Food Transparency: Why your customers care

by Katy Jones — VP of Marketing, FoodLogiQ

FoodLogiq's Katy Jones gives explains why restaurant patrons care about their food and how brands can appease them.

Webinar: How restaurants can meet consumers' demands for clean eating

June 9, 2016

Customers are seeking out restaurants that offer natural ingredients and minimally processed food, according to the NRA's annual foodservice forecast, which…

Dig Inn CEO takes 'disruption' to a new level

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

For Adam Eskin, CEO of Dig Inn, being disruptive meant severing ties with standard supply chains and developing relationships with local farmers in order to…

Menchie's to Freshii: Fro-yo market is thriving

Frozen yogurt chains aren't melting, said Menchies' CEO Amit Kleinberger in response to Freshii Founder and CEO Matthew Corrin's recent offer to help fro-yo…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens 500th unit

June 3, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its 500th location on June 13 in Westland, Michigan, according to a company press release. Located at 35599 Warren Road, the…

Software hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines

May 26, 2016

Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

Smiling Moose unveils low-calorie options

May 18, 2016

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli has launched a healthy menu featuring more than 20 menu options under 600 calories, according to a company press release.

Grabbagreen expands footprint in Midwest

May 17, 2016

Grabbagreen, a Scottsdale-based fast casual concept, has announced a two-store development deal in Minnesota with franchise partner Rocky Osborn of Zoom…

Study: Americans' view of healthful food is changing

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

About 55 percent of those surveyed said they trusted locally operated and owned restaurants more than national chains, which just 49 percent said they trusted.

Gone fishing: Why LSRs are angling for seafood

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Consumers are more familiar with seafood, which means LSRs can now be creative when it comes to adding fish to the menu.

Why restaurants should ignore government’s delay on menu labeling

The real opportunity is to be a leader and put your nutritional information — all 11 of those pesky items, including consumer hot buttons like calories, fat…

California Vegan bakery rolling into Arizona, Colorado

April 14, 2016

Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on the ABC show, “Shark Tank." It began franchising in 2014 and currently has 40 units in…

Giardino Gourmet Salads hooks up with MenuTrinfo to add nutritional information to menu

April 14, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads has partnered with MenuTrinfo to update its website with nutritional information, allergen charts and info about its certified…

HuHot vegging out

April 1, 2016

As one of this year's biggest menu trends is fresh food, HuHot Mongolian Grill has added several veggie options to the menu.

Juice It Up! customers receiving Açaí freebies

April 1, 2016

Throughout the month of April, guests may participate in an Instagram photo contest for a chance to win free Açaí Bowls.

Starbucks to donate 50M meals by 2021

March 22, 2016

In the first year alone, Starbucks FoodShare will provide nearly 5 million meals to those in need of nourishing food.

Boudin Bakery celebrates Spring with new salads

March 21, 2016

The salads offer a variety of ingredients, including crunchy apples, goat cheese and vibrant flavors inspired by peak seasonal produce.

Infographic: March Madness fans go mad for gluten-free options

To see how gluten-free options are taking over at arenas, check out this infographic designed by Maui Wowi.

Chipotle's 2016 Cultivate festivals set for Phoenix, Kansas City, Miami

March 9, 2016

In addition to live music and on-site chef demonstrations, each Cultivate event will include five interactive experiences focused on sustainable food.