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Gluten-free requests reach new high
In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage making this claim since The NPD Group …3 comments -
Study: Lower-calorie menu items increase traffic and sales
Restaurants that serve more lower-calorie options perform better financially, according to a new study by Hudson Institute. Throughout the past five years, chains that increased the amount of lower … -
Burger King expands Positive Steps menu in Latin America
Burger King's menu in the Latin America/Caribbean has expanded significantly. The brand announced multiple new products, many of which were created in line with its BK Positive Steps program … -
Carl's Jr., Hardee's debut charbroiled fish sandwich
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's today announced the addition of the charbroiled Atlantic cod fish sandwich to their menus. The sister brands are the first national quick-service chains to offer a charbroiled … -
McDonald's adds QR codes to packaging for access to nutritional info
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Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions
Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.1 comment -
TCBY rolls out trio of sweet, guilt-free flavors
TCBY kicks off 2013 by offering three sweet, limited-time flavors, including the nonfat frosted sugar cookie, nonfat double fudge brownie and 97-percent fat-free wedding cake soft-serve frozen yogurt … -
Consumers redefining 'healthy eating' at restaurants
As consumers become more health conscious, their perceptions of what is considered "healthy eating" at restaurants are changing. According to new research from Technomic, updated definitions of …1 comment -
Dunkin' Donuts motivates customers through Runner's World partnership
To help runners of all skill sets get motivated in 2013, Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with Runner's World magazine to develop 5K and 10K training programs exclusively for the brand. The programs are … -
Baskin-Robbins plans to unload Los Angeles units to franchisees
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified franchisees to own and operate existing Baskin-Robbins restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles area. Currently, Baskin-Robbins has more than 450 restaurants across … -
7-Eleven adds fresh food, aims at QSR segment
C-stores have been stepping up their foodservice offerings in recent years, increasing the competitive pressure on the quick-service segment in particular. And now 7-Eleven may be adding even more … -
Research group names food waste consciousness as top 2013 trend
The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research group, has released its second annual forecast of health-related trends that consumers are expected to embrace in the New Year. They include: 1 …2 comments -
Subway to launch 6th annual kids' fitness campaign in January
Subway is now promoting its "Random Acts of Fitness for Kids" program, set to kick off in January. The national program is in its sixth year and is designed to motivate students in grades K-6 to stay … -
Experts weigh in on emerging restaurant trends
Look for visual marketing plans, mobile engagement and daypart expansion in the New Year.- Alicia Kelso -
NRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity
National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice industry's nutrition initiatives … -
National Restaurant Association predicts 2013 menu trends
Locally-sourced meats and produce and children's nutrition continue to be big focuses for restaurants.- Alicia Kelso -
Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free Meatball. Operators who cater to gluten-free … -
Study finds high customer support for nutritional disclosure at restaurants
Many chains, including Starbucks, Panera and McDonald's, have already begun posting nutritional information on their menus, well ahead of the Affordable Care Act's mandate to do so next year … -
2013 food trend predictions begin trickling in
Look for fast casual rebranding, bread experimentation and more snacking.- Alicia Kelso -
TCBY adds three holiday Super Fro-Yo flavors
TCBY is adding three limited-time holiday flavors to the menu, including Pumpkin Spice, Apple Spice and Eggnog Super Fro-Yo. The flavors are new to the Super Fro-Yo line-up, and include three grams …
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