DQ on all things frozen 'n' sweet + Pancheros' fresh 'bake' on Mexican heat

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

From frosty and American as apple pie, to fresh and prepared to order Mexican, the QSRweb podcast today features one-on-one talks with American Dairy Queen…

Flame Broiler puts no-antibiotic-ever chicken on the menu

May 31, 2019

Korean fast casual Flame Broiler is putting chicken, raised without antibiotics or hormones, on the menu as part of its quest to serve healthy food in a…

CPK 'plants' feet firmly in veggie-centric territory this summer

May 24, 2019

California Pizza Kitchen is jumping on the vegetable cart this summer with a bounty of summer offerings centered around fruits and vegetables. Menu items…

Crussh debuts CBD oil boosters for coffee lovers

May 7, 2019

Healthy food and juice brand Crussh, based in London, is now offering CBD oil boosters in its coffee.

Plant-based meat, egg, dairy investments hit $16B in 2018

May 6, 2019

More than $16 billion was invested in U.S. plant-based meat, egg, and dairy companies over the past 10 years, and $13 billion came in the past two years…

10 ways to upgrade your burger game

by Christine Potts — Senior Editor, WebstaurantStore

As customers become more health-conscious, foodservice establishments are choosing to offer both vegetable- and meat-based burger alternatives.

Just Salad unlimited salad bowl returns in May

April 16, 2019

Just Salad is bringing back its unlimited salad bowl for May.

Mixt arriving in Cali's East Bay this month

April 2, 2019

Mixt will launch two stores in California this month, one in Uptown, Oakland, this Saturday, April 6 and one on Saturday, April 27 at San Ramon's City Center…

Kentucky health officials say E coli outbreak linked to fast food

March 29, 2019

After a relatively sudden increase in the number of E. coli cases reported in children and teens linked to fast food, the Kentucky Department of Public Health…

Tahini brands recalled after multistate salmonella outbreak

February 28, 2019

A multi-state salmonella Concord outbreak has led federal food safety authorities to issue a warning and recall of Achdut Ltd. tahini. The FDA and U.S. Centers…

Uberrito debuts menu for special diet needs, healthy lifestyles

February 21, 2019

Uberrito now offers a FlexMex menu for customers on special diets and healthy lifestyles.

Health Care Services, BCBS Institute launch healthy meal delivery pilot

February 11, 2019

Health Care Services Corp. and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute are launching a six-month pilot program, called foodQ, for healthy meal delivery to food…

Coolgreens VP talks about brand's growth beyond its Central US borders in 2019

Oklahoma-based Coolgreen's occupies the "hot seat" as today's featured interview subject, via its VP of Operations Todd Madlener, while Networld Media Group VP…

Pieology pies 'veg out'

January 31, 2019

California-based, Pieology,  said it has become the first fast-casual pizza brand to offer customers three meatless toppings, including Spicy Italian Sausage…

Plant-based foodservice shipments skyrocketed in 2018

January 23, 2019

Need proof plant-based proteins are definitely a restaurant 'thing' these days? Here's some from NPD Group which said the cases of plant-based protein from…

Taking a chopped salad QSR on the road: Chop Stop CEO talks brand expansion

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Can a meat-and-potatoes guy’s chopped salad QSR survive outside of Southern California? Podcast spotlight interviewee Mark Kulkis is convinced of that fact as…

Pei Wei debuts cauliflower rice, bowl options

January 10, 2019

Diners at Pei Wei now have a choice of cauliflower rice or cauliflower fried rice as well as traditional rice. The menu additions, according to a press…

Nekter Juice Bar launches '6-Day Celery Detox Cleanse'

December 18, 2018

Santa Ana, California-based NekterJuice Bar has created a total body reset with a 6-Day Celery Detox Cleanse. As one of nature's most powerful healing juices…

UnBun Foods expands retail presence amid increased demand for healthful options

December 12, 2018

UnBun Foods is now offering its certified keto, paleo, grain-free and gluten-free buns in more than 300 locations throughout the United States and Canada.

Pei Wei goes transparent with ingredients

October 24, 2018

There's no guessing when it comes to what's in Pei Wei's Wei Better Orange Chicken as the fast casual brand is going transparent with regard to ingredients.