Commentary: Why fast casual is not the future of restaurant business

An industry expert describes how fast casual is evolving into fresh casual.

CEO of Muscle Maker Grill pumped about growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A focus on healthy food and customer service has fueled the chain's growth.

Healthy menu innovations trump diet fads

Dietary preferences, like gluten-free and vegan, and diet programs, like Paleo and Weight Watchers, have inspired restaurants to offer healthier options.

Why 'health casual' is gaining traction overseas

The demand for a tasty, health-conscious concept is very high in the Middle East.

Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions

Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.

LYFE Kitchen transforming the way the world sees organic

New restaurant concept aims at sustainability, responsibly grown and sourced materials.

NYC approves soda ban; restaurant association responds

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Big-margin soft drinks are good for operators' bottom lines.

Feeding kids healthier foods

Restaurants and the foodservice industry are making healthy strides when it comes to serving nutritional meals to children.

Commentary: NYC soda ban proposal will require a tough fight from restaurants

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fifty-three percent of New Yorkers disagree with the proposal, while 42 percent praised the concept.

NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.

Clinton applauds NRA for kids nutrition initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During NRA Show keynote address, former president says collaboration is the key to the future.

2012 Top 10 food trends include “heirloom foods”

In addition to the Top 5 food trends for 2012 that I discussed in my previous post, here's my prediction for trend concepts No. 6 through 10.

Health and wellness: A fight against obesity

From offering lower calorie menus to baking side items, the restaurant industry needs to do its part in supporting healthy changes.

NRA: Fast casual operators optimistic about 2012 sales gains

Total restaurant industry sales will reach a record high of $632 billion in 2012, a 3.5 percent increase over 2011.

Restaurant industry's 2012 trends shaped by demographics, nutrition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

NPD Group's research also expects retail competition to increase and commodity prices to affect menu offerings.

Gluten free goes mainstream

Gluten-free menu claims have grown 114 percent over the last three years, proving that consumers beyond those diagnosed with celiac disease are eating…

2011: The five stories and trends that shaped the year

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As we look back on 2011, several stories and trends stand out among the rest. Here's a look at our top picks.

Paleo Diet inspires new restaurant concept

Dick's Kitchen models menu around the Paleo Diet.

EVOS co-founder discusses being healthy before it was trendy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger joint eyeing expansion through nontraditional units.

Truitt Bros. Northwest Sustainability Tour highlights menu

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The topic of sustainability has been an elusive one for restaurant operators, who have been inundated in recent years with foodservice buzzwords such as…