A look into the menu crystal ball: Top 3 trends of 2014

Why eggs, tea and local produce will grab the spotlight.

Pei Wei 'reFRESHES' menu, look

January 14, 2014

As individuals across the country make New Year's resolutions, Pei Wei Asian Diner has resolved to "reFRESH" nationwide with a new year full of new options.

Whole Grain Sampling Day attendees include McDonald's

January 10, 2014

The third Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day is set for April 2, and a number of restaurants, foodservice organizations, supermarkets and more have already signed…

Pinkberry debuts new flavors for new year

January 10, 2014

Pinkberry has created two nonfat frozen yogurt flavors in honor of the New Year. The new flavors, Tangerine Pinkberry and Vanilla Bean Pinkberry, launched Jan.

Panera celebrates 10 years of serving antibiotic-free meat

January 9, 2014

Panera Bread is marking its 10-year milestone of serving meat raised without antibiotics, according to a company press release. All of the chicken, roasted…

Boston Market offering 100 meals under 550 calories

January 8, 2014

It's only been 2014 for a week, but many people resolving to eat healthier this year may already be starting to cave. Boston Market is hoping it can help with…

'Firming and Burning' on the menu at Smoothie King

January 8, 2014

Firm and Burn, a new smoothie from Smoothie King Franchises, is addressing two of the most popular resolutions Americans make every year: Lose Weight and Get…

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 — Publisher, 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 — Publisher, 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…