10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

Muscle Maker Grill expands East Bay development plan

April 26, 2011

Muscle Maker Grill is doubling the number of restaurants being developed in California’s East Bay area. The decision to increase the number of franchises from…

Nutritional calculators: The diner's guide to healthy eating

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are embracing consumers' demand to know more.

Freshii opens first of two Baltimore restaurants

April 19, 2011

Freshii has announced the expected opening of two new units in Baltimore, in the area’s downtown and Charles Village locations.

Why Parents Love Menu Labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Why Parents Love Menu Labeling

Red Mango to launch raspberry cheesecake frozen yogurt

April 18, 2011

In celebration of spring, Red Mango has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor, Raspberry Cheesecake, at stores nationwide for a limited time.

Follow the leader: Menu development for kids

By Cari Price

Freshii celebrates spring with seasonal menu

April 12, 2011

In tune with the warming breeze, Freshii has introduced new items to its menu.

Caribou Coffee brews up low cal beverages

April 11, 2011

Caribou Coffee is offering guests a newly expanded line of beverages with 40 percent fewer calories under the Northern Lite moniker that includes mochas…

Muscle Maker Grill opens first California restaurant

April 10, 2011

Muscle Maker Grill has opened the doors to its first restaurant in California, located in Antioch. The new restaurant is part of a multi-unit franchise deal to…

Raw explained: Tips and tricks for offering raw dishes on your menu

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

So what do you feed diners who request a raw meal?

Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

FATZ names new VP of marketing

March 30, 2011

Café Enterprises Inc., parent company of FATZ, has named Stephen Loftis as vice president of marketing for the chain.

Tossed rolls out spring-inspired wrap

March 30, 2011

Tossed is celebrating the commencement of spring with the launch of its Spicy Shrimp & Strawberry Salsa Crepe Wrap, a limited time lunch and dinner special.

Planet Smoothie launches light options

March 29, 2011

Petrus Brands' Planet Smoothie has launched Planet Light, a line of more than 20 smoothies all containing fewer than 300 calories.

Saladworks marking down Sophie's Salad in April

March 29, 2011

Throughout April, the popular Sophie's Salad at Saladworks will be priced at $6.99.

Commentary: Restaurants and the new calorie police

It is too early to completely reformulate consumer favorites into healthier items, but not too early for some menu evolution.

UFood Restaurant Group partners With Mindshare Technologies

March 27, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has retained Mindshare Technologies to implement a comprehensive customer satisfaction program.

Stonefire Grill rolls out ‘Healthy Alternatives’ line

March 22, 2011

Southern California-based Stonefire Grill has launched a “Healthy Alternatives” menu that features entrée salads, pizzas, salmon and chicken dishes with fewer…

NPD: Calorie counts on menus unlikely to change ordering patterns

March 21, 2011

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) readies to submit its proposed regulations for the federal menu labeling law by the March 23, 2011 deadline, the…