Pollo Tropical names new chef, marketing leader

June 14, 2016

Pollo Tropical has announced a new chef and a new marketing leader.

Garbanzo Mediterranean fresh falafel giveaway kicking off

June 13, 2016

In celebration of International Falafel Day, Garbanzo is giving away complimentary falafel to guests starting June 12. They are serving cream cheese, jalapeno…

Webinar: How restaurants can meet consumers' demands for clean eating

June 9, 2016

Customers are seeking out restaurants that offer natural ingredients and minimally processed food, according to the NRA's annual foodservice forecast, which…

Why 'locally sourced,' 'organic' aren't just buzzwords

QSRs need to pay heed to the increasing movement of consumers toward all things healthy and natural, and they need to be authentic about it.

Grubhub's new platform enhances management options

May 23, 2016

Online and mobile food ordering and delivery provider, Grubhub, launched a new in-restaurant platform called GrubCentral. It's accessible from any device and…

Gone fishing: Why LSRs are angling for seafood

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Consumers are more familiar with seafood, which means LSRs can now be creative when it comes to adding fish to the menu.

Captain D's put new LTO items on the hook

March 31, 2016

One of Nashville's most known seafood restaurants is spicing up its menu with some new LTOs.

Custom crepes latest addition to la Madeleine Country French Café menu

March 30, 2016

la Madeleine Country French Café is introducing custom crepes to its breakfast menu.

Pie Five offering dairy-free cheese

March 2, 2016

Pie Five Pizza has debuted its Daiya Classic Blend Shreds.

Brixx puts butternut squash on a pizza

February 16, 2016

Squash on a pizza? This topping is a new winter menu item at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza.

Pie Five Pizza introduces new Breadstix

February 10, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co announced that beginning this week in some markets, guests can complement their pizza, salad or dessert with its new Breadstix.

Lent: Boom or bust?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

So what's a restaurant owner to do when a significant portion of the eating public will be abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and Lenten Fridays? Prepare.

Uncle Maddio's Foldwich sandwich becomes permanent menu item

January 22, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza announced that the Foldwich, which started as a limited-time offer, has become a permanent menu item due to its success.

Cousins Subs launches new grilled chicken line

January 13, 2016

As part of a larger menu initiative, Cousins Subs announced it has expanded its menu offerings with a new grilled chicken line.

PizzaRev introduces LTO Pesto Primavera pizza

January 8, 2016

PizzaRev has announced the addition of its new Pesto Primavera pizza to its menu now through March 31.

Pieology Pizzeria introduces custom salad program

January 7, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has announced that its new custom salad program is now offered at the majority of its 80 locations.

Russo’s brands launch new menu items

December 1, 2015

Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen announced the launch of a new menu.

Navigating the crossover: Fast casualization of the restaurant industry

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Switching into fast casual dining requires more than getting food to the table quicker. It demands new strategies from menu decisions to customer experience…

Captain D's reports 16th consecutive quarter same-store growth

November 5, 2015

Captain D's achieved its 16th consecutive quarter of positive growth.

PizzaRev debuts prosciutto with fig balsamic pizza

November 4, 2015

PizzaRev has introduced its Prosciutto with Fig Balsamic pizza, combining thinly sliced, slowly cured prosciutto with a fig balsamic finish.