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.

Garbanzo testing gluten-free pita

November 13, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is testing MyBread gluten-free, pre-baked pita in its Aurora, Lone Tree and Glendale, Colo., locations now through April 2014. If…

FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 7, 2013

The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.

Report: Americans consuming more fruit, yogurt

November 1, 2013

Americans are shifting to healthier diets, which has helped to stabilize obesity levels, according to global information company, The NPD Group. NPD's 28th…

Chipotle adds sponsored content on Huffington Post

October 28, 2013

Chipotle today launched a sponsored content area on The Huffington Post titled "Food for Thought." According to Media Post, the move is part of the brand's…

Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation promotes 'healthier' Halloween

October 28, 2013

Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants are promoting a "healthier" Halloween with a "kids eat free" promotion. From today through Oct. 31, kids 12 and…

NRA launches second Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge

October 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting submissions for its second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative aimed at showcasing…

Salata earns gluten-free certification

October 11, 2013

Houston-based Salata, the "Next Generation Salad Bar" specializing in fresh, tossed-to-order salads and salad wraps, has announced that its 20 Texas locations…

Consumers want more vegetables on their menus

October 9, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…

Paciugo Gelato Caffè intros Apple Caramel, Spiced Pumpkin LTOs

October 8, 2013

Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato Caffè is warming up its fall menu with two new limited-time flavors: Apple Caramel and Spiced Pumpkin. Both are available through…

Robeks adds seasonal juices

October 8, 2013

Premium smoothie and juice franchise Robeks is taking its cues from the harvest schedule as it rolls out four fresh seasonal menu items for fall, according to…

Garbanzo opens 1st airport unit

October 7, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens today on Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Owned and operated by Delaware North Companies…

Foodservice certification set for national expansion

September 30, 2013

Committed to winning America's fight against diabetes, obesity and other diet-related diseases, the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) has announced…

Robeks posts 21 months of sales increases

September 25, 2013

Robeks has reported 21 consecutive months of same-store sales increases. Through August, average store revenue is up 9 percent compared to 2012, according to…