Newk's adds Lenten-friendly menu

February 28, 2014

Newk's Eatery's spring menu is featuring seafood dishes suited for the Lenten season, according to a company press release.

Social Blends launches low-calorie, on-tap cocktails

February 27, 2014

While craft beer is becoming more popular in fast casual restaurants, it's often marketed to men, leaving out many female customers who may prefer other…

Muscle Maker launches new protein shake

February 27, 2014

Muscle Maker Grill has partnered with Inergetics, a developer of nutritional supplements, to launch a high- performance, private-label protein shake to be…

Caribou launches 'fresh food' platform

February 26, 2014

Caribou Coffee has launched a new fresh food platform designed to provide customers with a top-quality assortment of food options with premium ingredients…

GRILLiT changes name as part of acquisition strategy

February 24, 2014

GRILLiT Inc. announced today that it is broadening its corporate vision to include a strategy of acquisition of interests in health-conscious, premium foods…

The New Avocado “Mother Sauce”

Simply pureeing fresh Avocados from Mexico creates a luscious and smooth new “Mother Sauce” that can be used on a variety of menu hits. Learn how to use this…

Boston Market cutting salt

February 18, 2014

Consumers often have to take restaurants' health claims with a grain of salt; however, that may prove difficult at Boston Market, according to a company press…

Kids' Menus: Evolution or Revolution?

The restaurant industry is taking baby steps in the right direction, but more can be done to help kids make better choices.

Who will be left standing when fro-yo battle is over?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fro-yo's segment's growth and appeal are sustainable in the longterm but will lead to maturation in larger markets.

Garbanzo rolls out whole-wheat, gluten-free options

February 6, 2014

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has introduced a whole-wheat laffa wrap and a gluten-free pita to its nationwide menu offerings. Guests now have the option of…

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

Woody's Bar-B-Q unveils healthy menu

January 30, 2014

Authentic Southern barbecue may not be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of dieting, but  Woody's Bar-B-Q hopes to change that impression. The…

The “A”-List: Cutting-Edge Cool with Avocados from Mexico

Welcome to The “A”-List, your chef-led guide to menu inspiration featuring every season’s all-star ingredient, fresh Avocados from Mexico. Executive Chef and…

Butterball Foodservice introduces turkey breast filets

January 29, 2014

Butterball Foodservice is addressing an increased demand for healthful menu options by launching new 4-ounce turkey breast filets. According to a news release…

Pollo Tropical launches '21-day better you' menu

January 29, 2014

Pollo Tropical, a Caribbean-inspired fast casual restaurant, hopes it can help guests succeed with healthy eating New Year's resolutions with its new "21 Days…

Canada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains

January 27, 2014

Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…

MenuTrinfo adds Amtrak to portfolio

January 24, 2014

MenuTrinfo has been named the nutritional partner for Amtrak, and will conduct menu nutritional services for the railway's food and beverage service.

Veggie Grill debuts Mindful Living Menu

January 21, 2014

Veggie Grill, the West Coast concept dedicated to vegetarian food, is redefining calorie smart craveability with its new Mindful Living menu, now available at…

Cowboy Chicken's intros low-cal menu

January 16, 2014

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has created a new Low Cal Corral Menu to help customers wanting to eat healthy. The menu offers five meals under 500 calories…

Trend watch: Potatoes are a center-plate food

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Just as the salad once moved from the sidelines to become a star entree, the potato is coming off the bench.