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…

Breakfast: The most innovative meal of the day

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

You’ve heard it from your mother a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  But did you know that as of late, it’s also been the most…

MAD Greens opts for full disclosure

March 14, 2011

Denver-based MAD Greens has added nutritional information to both its printed menus and menu boards, in addition to its online nutritional calculator.   “Our…

UFood Restaurant Group latest Healthy Dining Finder addition

March 13, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that the restaurant will now be featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com. The site, dedicated to listing healthy menu…

Planet Smoothie launches meal replacement line

March 8, 2011

Planet Smoothie, a Petrus Brands company, has launched Planet Pro, a protein meal replacement powder offered in light and regular formulas, both of which can…

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes touts healthy family meals

March 8, 2011

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes restaurants nationwide are making healthy eating a family effort this month. Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company of 11…

UFood awarded military contract

March 6, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has awarded the company a contract to build and operate two…

Parents Magazine rates Jason’s Deli No. 1

March 6, 2011

Jason’s Deli has won the Best Restaurant Chain survey by Parents Magazine. The survey measures where families can get the most nutritious foods for the best…

Jamba Juice to host ‘Ambassador of Wow’ contest

March 2, 2011

Jamba Juice Company has launched its Jamba Juice ‘Ambassadors of Wow’ campaign – a year-long contest to find a group of 100 local ambassadors, eight of which…

A trend is more than one

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For the last few months I have read over and over that menu labeling does not have an effect on ordering or calorie reduction. These articles have all been…

NPD: Restaurant visits up in second half of 2010

March 1, 2011

Although visits to U.S. restaurants are still below the level registered six years ago, there were signs of improvement in the second half of 2010, according…

Commentary: Coffee wars shift to oatmeal

Foodservice giants have upped the ante on menu competition, and McDonald's recent introduction of oatmeal is the perfect example.

Garbanzo uses Facebook to launch customer-diet initiative

February 23, 2011

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill introduced its Mediterranean Middle Meltdown (MMM) Diet initiative in early February on the company’s Facebook page.

UFood Grill creates health and nutrition advisory panel

February 22, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has formed a Health & Nutrition Advisory Panel, comprised of current and retired military members, to advise the company as it…