Smart companies know: It pays to join the vegan revolution

Tracy Reiman, executive vice president, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, says restaurants should ask themselves this question: Will they join the…

Pei Wei requests FDA require ingredient disclosure

October 9, 2018

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require that restaurants disclose ingredients used in their menu items.

Canadian veggie-centric fast casual coming to US

September 13, 2018

Copper Branch, a Canadian-based plant-based fast casual eatery with more than 30 locations, is coming to the United States this November. The first US location…

Achieving chain transparency, farm-to-table in fast casual

by Katy Jones — VP of Marketing, FoodLogiQ

Not only are consumers thrilled to have same-day harvests on their plates, they are increasingly drawn to brands that demonstrate sustainability and supply…

I Love Juice Bar to open 50th location

September 10, 2018

I Love Juice Bar will open its fiftieth location Sept. 28 in McKinney, Texas. It will be the brand's first location to offer drive-thru service and a digital…

The school cafeteria: Latest hangout for fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Two fast casual concepts are helping students trade their usual lunches of chicken nuggets, mushy veggies and pizza for bowls, wraps and salads.

Luna Grill adds executive chef

August 27, 2018

Luna Grill has hired Ron Oliver, a cookbook author and former chef at Marine Room in La Jolla, California, as executive chef, according to a press release. 

Smoothie King celebrates 1000th store

August 24, 2018

Smoothie King opened its 1,000th store  Thursday, in Richardson, Texas, according to a press release.

JFK Terminal 4 offers only green-certified restaurants

August 7, 2018

The 21 million annual passengers passing through Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (a.k.a. JFK) in New York can now boast they are part of…

Healthy Dining launches 'virtual menu concierge'

August 3, 2018

Healthy Dining, a nutrition service provider for the restaurant industry,  has created a virtual menu concierge," called MyMenu, according to a company press…

Newk's Eatery rolls out summer LTOs

August 2, 2018

Newk's Eatery is welcoming a summer line up of dishes based on its Newk's "Q" dishes, featuring house-made White BBQ Sauce, for a limited time through…

Chipotle brings vegan protein to UK

July 30, 2018

Chipotle has introduced its vegan protein item to its six UK locations, according to Catering Today. 

Freebirds World Burrito spices up menu with Beyond Meat's protein

July 17, 2018

Freebirds World Burrito, a fast casual known for customizable burritos, is introducing Beyond Meat's plant-based meat at the brand's 73 locations, according to…

Chef JJ Johnson signs lease for fast casual concept

July 13, 2018

Chef JJ Johnson previewed a fast casual grain concept at the Chef's Club Counter and has since signed a lease on a Harlem location, according to New York…

Nekter Juice Bar releases six flavors for summer

July 12, 2018

Nekter Juice Bars, known for Skoop — a vegan frozen treat — is getting one flavor released each week between July 16 and Aug. 20, according to a company press…

Gen Z revealed highest spenders in survey

A study reveals three ways for restaurant brands to increase sales.

Main Squeeze Juice Co. rolling out food truck

June 20, 2018

Main Squeeze Juice Company, a New Orleans-based juice franchisor, will open its first food truck along with two additional stores in the Katy, Texas, area…

Menu-labeling expert's book a life-tested lesson in persistence

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

June 18, 2018

Betsy Craig, author, Unstoppable

Meatless: It's not just for vegans anymore

June 14, 2018

NPD Group said data shows a clearly higher demand for plant-based proteins today, evidenced by 19 percent growth in cases of such proteins shipped from…

Orange Leaf cools down summer with smoothies, shakes

June 13, 2018

Orange Leaf, a self-serve frozen yogurt brand based in Oklahoma, is adding smoothies and shakes to its menu for the summer, according to a company press…