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Fast 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.
read nowMaui Wowi offering smoothies for $2.14 on Valentine's Day
February 9, 2015
Maui Wowi is positioning the promotion as a healthier way to celebrate the holiday.
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How to lead your brand into menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Now that menu labeling has passed and everyone knows the rules and expectations, it is important to address the best way restaurant leadership should handle…
read nowJamba Juice raising money, awareness for cardiovascular health
February 5, 2015
Jamba Juice announced a host of fundraising, awareness-raising and educational initiatives aimed at supporting cardiovascular health.
read nowTech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA
February 3, 2015
It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…
read nowMake every year count
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
At the start of 2014, I was heavily anticipating the final FDA menu labeling regulations and its subsequent impact on the restaurant industry. While it took…
read nowA rundown of Southern California's fast casual pizza landscape
January 30, 2015
The fast casual pizza competition is heating up in Los Angeles.
read nowSuper Bowl viewers say they want healthier food options
January 27, 2015
More than half of survey respondents said they wanted healthier food served at their Super Bowl party.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla has a new burrito that tastes a lot like college
January 22, 2015
California Tortilla's new Ramen Burrito is on trend. Other menu updates across the fast casual industry: bd's Mongolian Grill adds local, seasonal produce to…
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Juice It Up! gears up for aggressive expansion under new VP
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The California-based juice bar and smoothie concept hired its first-ever VP of Business Development in November, and Laina Sullivan is ready to take it…
read nowTaziki’s earns REAL certification
January 15, 2015
The Mediterranean concept is the first national franchise to earn the certification for nutrition and sustainability.
read nowMenus aimed at helping diners keep New Year's Resolutions
January 15, 2015
January means resolutions, and fast casual restaurants are highlighting lighter, healthier options for diners.
read nowNRA expands Healthy Dining partnership
January 12, 2015
Healthy Dining provides nutritional knowledge to NRA members and their customers.
read nowTechnomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers
January 8, 2015
Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…
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