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Muscle Maker Grill gives menu a boost
May 19, 2015
Muscle Maker Grill and Inergetics, a developer of nutritional and consumer health products, are launching a new product line of booster supplements for the…
read nowNPD: Bird flu outbreaks concerning consumers
May 19, 2015
More than half of U.S. consumers are concerned about bird flu outbreaks and the dangers they pose to their food safety.
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FastCasual.com's tenth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, marketing campaigns, menu trends and…
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Freshii CEO: Why I called out McDonald’s
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin explains why he thinks McDonald's would find success by partnering with his brand.
read nowVirginian drops 86 pounds to win Genghis Grill’s weight loss contest
May 12, 2015
Gary Silverman of Alexandria, Virginia, won Genghis Grill’s annual Health Kwest, a nationwide campaign that challenges competitors to adopt a healthier…
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Bugging out: Is cricket flour on your menu?
by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting
Many in the foodservice industry are touting cricket flour as the next "super protein."
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The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.
read nowPanera cutting artificial flavors
May 5, 2015
Artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and sweeteners will soon be 86’d from Panera Bread’s menu.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill rolls out meal plan
May 1, 2015
Muscle Maker Grill has launched a dietician-approved meal plan program to give consumers the chain’s nutritious menu from the comfort of their own homes…
read nowFreebirds intros vegan option
April 28, 2015
Freebirds World Burrito recently introduced a meatless protein option to the menu with its Tempeh Calabacitas
read nowChipotle: No to GMO
April 27, 2015
Chipotle is officially done serving food made with genetically engineered ingredients.
read nowPret A Manger 'bowling' for healthy options
April 23, 2015
Pret A Manger has added healthy bowls to the menu.
read nowRobeks debuts sustainable maple water smoothies for hydration and health
April 20, 2015
L.A.-based Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies debuted three new Fitness Smoothies made with maple water, specialty water extracted from the raw sap of maple…
read nowFast casual success attributed to speed, cost, nutrition
April 17, 2015
The fast casual sector has grown by more than 550 percent since 1999, and Americans spent more than $21 billion at fast casual stores in 2014.
read nowbd's Mongolian Grill listed in HealthyDiningFinder.com
February 26, 2015
bd's Mongolian Grill has landed a spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com.
read nowGenghis Grill picks contestants for weight loss challenge
February 19, 2015
The 69 'Khantestants' will get a free meal at a Genghis Grill every day, and a shot at winning $10,000.
read nowSeveral fast casual brands land a spot on Parents' healthy kids menu list
February 17, 2015
Fast casual chains snagged nine of 20 spots on Parents' Best Kids-Menu Dishes list.
read nowSub and sandwich franchise revenue expected to grow, study says
February 12, 2015
IBISWorld has released a market report, the Sandwich and Sub Store Franchises, which according to a company announcement, shows that the industry has…
read nowJuice It Up! posts 16% sales increase for 2014
February 9, 2015
California-based Juice It Up! reported a same-store sales increase of 16 percent in Q4, and annual sales and annual unit volume have increased by 16 and 1…
read nowMenu board tests push chicken to the fore for Jersey Mike's
February 9, 2015
Jersey Mike's is adding a new menu board focused exclusively on its chicken offerings.
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