Pie Five introduces lower-calorie Skinny Pie

January 7, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has kicked off New Year's by introducing the Skinny Pie at all locations nationwide.

Fast casuals targeting New Year's resolutioners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Will skinny-seeking consumers fatten up your profits?

Tropical Smoothie Café debuts new wrap, salad

January 6, 2014

To help consumers meet resolutions about eating healthy, Tropical Smoothie Café has introduced a couple new menu items that are available until Feb. 23…

McAlister's pushing low-calorie options

January 6, 2014

McAlister's Deli has created more than 200 "Lite Choose Two" menu options to help guests kick off their New Year's resolution to eat healthy now and throughout…

Panera challenges customers to get healthy

January 3, 2014

Panera is hoping to drive sales with a new weight loss challenge to celebrate the new year. The "Panera Lose It! Challenge" includes menu items that had…

MOOYAH promoting 'Iceburgers'

January 3, 2014

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is starting off the New Year by putting a fresh spin on the ubiquitous resolution, according to a company press release.

Einstein Bros. embraces new year with healthy menu options

January 2, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is kicking off 2014 with a revitalized Smart Choices menu now available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels…

Restaurant Trend Mashup: What to expect in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Experts discuss how restaurants should embrace this year's food, marketing and technology trends.

Pita Pit on mission to provide healthy choices

December 31, 2013

Pita Pit has partnered with HEALTHY DINING, a company that has analyzed thousands of menu items for nutrient content, to provide consumers with simpler…

Zoes Kitchen designs cookbook

December 19, 2013

Zoes Kitchen, a Mediterranean fast casual concept, has created a recipe book — Fresh Takes — with 10 quick and easy recipes compiled by a taskforce of…

GRILLiT acquires stake in grass-fed beef supplier

December 19, 2013

GRILLiT Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 10-percent equity stake in Natura Foods LLC, the exclusive distributor of "Gaucho Ranch" branded South…

Bowl of Heaven adds dragon fruit, prickly pear

December 19, 2013

Bowl of Heaven is bringing on two super fruits, pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, from Nicaragua and prickly pear — both made from cacti — for the…

GRILLiT menu 90 percent gluten-free

December 13, 2013

GRILLiT Inc. today announced that more than 90 percent of its menu options are gluten-free. Offering so many gluten-free options is part of the Latin-Caribbean…

LYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program

December 5, 2013

The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…

Is Asian cuisine the new darling of fast casual?

Asian food is perfect for a fast casual setting because it's easily customizable, has healthy options and is portable.

Healthy Dining launches mobile site

November 21, 2013

Just in time for the holiday season, Healthy Dining has launched a new mobile site that features more than 4,000 menu items served at more than 60,00…

Kosher certification program focuses on food safety

November 20, 2013

A Canadian Rabbi has launched a Kosher food certification program designed to inform consumers whether certain products meet the strict standards of Kosher…

Uncle Maddio's creates gluten-free dessert

November 19, 2013

In celebration of National Celiac Awareness Month, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is adding a gluten-free dessert to its menu, an oat bar infused with caramel.

Salata adds juicing and yogurt offerings

November 18, 2013

Salata, which specializes in tossed-to-order salads and salad wraps, is now offering franchisees and customers new options with the introduction of a juicing…

Jamba Juice begins million smoothie giveaway

November 15, 2013

Jamba Juice Company announced the launch of the Million Free Smoothie or Juice Giveaway.