10 reasons Fast Casual's Top 100 will be 'the virtual event of the year'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The 2020 Fast Casual Top 100 winners will be revealed during a live, virtual gala May 15.

Power Up with Power Bowls

Hot Head Burritos has introduced Power Bowls to Power Up your lunch and dinner options. Power Bowls are available in Chicken, Steak, or Veggie versions and…

Fish Tacos Are Not Just for Lent

Lent has put the spotlight on Hot Head Burritos’ new Fish Tacos. Hot Head Fish Tacos start with a healthy serving of Cod topped with Pico, Hot Head Sauce…

Rapid Fired Pizza Launches ‘No Doh No Regrets’ Contest

Rapid Fired Pizza is in the midst of the first contest allowing customers to submit their favorite No Doh pizza recipes for a chance to win free pizza for a…

C-Speak: Nestlé Professional president preps restaurant pros for year ahead

Restaurant brands often look to culinary & beverage product providers, like Nestlé Professional, when planning LTOs and trying to determine trends for…

'Lifestyle' is the fast casual buzzword of 2020

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

It wouldn't be the new year without restaurants around the world pushing "better-for-you" menu items in an effort to appeal to "lifestyle diners," consumers…

Spice up your Holiday Table with Hot Head Burritos Catering

Stop the stress and let Hot Head Burritos handle your holiday event needs with Hot Head Catering. Tacos, bowls and nachos with fresh, flavorful choices…

Sweeten up the Season with Treats

Rapid Fired Pizza wants to sweeten your holiday hustle and bustle with some desserts that the family is sure to love! Try our delectable Cini Sticks, a…

The Pizza Diet

As the 20’s get ready to come Roaring In, Rapid Fired Pizza is ready to help everyone trying to eat healthier, drop a couple of pounds, and still enjoy really…

4 menu trends fast casual operators should master

These four trends are continuing to grow in popularity, and here’s how and why you should play with them on your menu.

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Togo's 2020 transformation: 'It's not just new paint'

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

Ask anyone who's made a deli sandwich, they'll tell you, making these mouthwatering monstrosities is both time and labor-intensive. But 48-year-old Togo's has…

Dog Haus, Ike's, Zoup leaders say being trendy is definitely not 'where it's at'

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

The name of the game now in limited-service menu innovation has less to do with following the waves of trends that regularly sweep through food service and…

Voodoo Doughnut debuts the Cannolo

October 7, 2019

Voodoo Doughnut is launching the Cannolo, a raised yeast doughnut featuring three cream cheese flavors.

Chipotle debuting Carne Asada steak option this week

September 17, 2019

The newest item coming to the menu at Chipotle Mexican Grill is Carne Asada and the brand is celebrating with early VIP tasting events in New York and Los…

Unified Menu Management: Serving Up New Efficiencies

Time for a quick quiz: How many different versions of your menu are floating around online at this very minute? Was your answer a definitive “one?” If not…

Toppers takes on the daring diner

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

Toppers pizza is on a mission to live up to its name, by taking pizza 'over the top' and targeting the adventurous pie guy or gal.

Panera expanding dinner menu pilot to 9 stores

June 19, 2019

After testing a dinner menu at a Jacksonville, Florida location, Panera Bread is expanding its dinner menu pilot to nine stores in Lexington, Kentucky in July.

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…

Chanticleer, Beyond Meat team up on plant-based burger patty

May 8, 2019

Chanticleer Holdings Inc. and Beyond Meat are partnering on a 100% vegan patty alternative.

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.