Blog: Nostalgia, classic American fare, value trending on summer menus

Taking inspiration from the desserts your mother packed into your lunch and the graham cracker crust baked into your grandmother's pies, QSRs are twisting…

Foodservice industry has 3 years to cut the fat

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

A FDA decision gives the industry until 2018 to remove trans fats from all foods, which the federal agency estimates causes 20,000 heart attacks and 7,00…

'Starbucks of Cannabis' competition lighting up

June 17, 2015

The AmeriCanna Café is a destination beverage company designed for consumers to access information about the benefits of cannabis.

'Consumer counter-revolution' driven by misleading food labeling

June 17, 2015

Packaged Facts: "The mainstream food industry has paid a price for foot-dragging and sleight-of-hand on nutritional and labeling issues, leading to consumer…

NRA calls IRS requirements 'confusing, burdensome'

June 12, 2015

Under the current requirements, restaurants will face exorbitant new HR and IT costs to obtain, maintain and protect their employees' personal information…

Sodexo nominates MenuTrinfo for vendor award

June 12, 2015

MenuTrinfo received a nomination for the "Vendor Partner Award," from Sodexo.

White Castle VP concerned over proposed overtime changes

June 11, 2015

White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson testified in a hearing by the House Education and Workforce Committee's Subcommittee of Workforce Protection about…

Independent restaurants supported with 'gifts of gratitude'

June 9, 2015

Restaurant.com, a dining deals site, is offering savings at more than 20,000 restaurants and giving free gifts of gratitude to independently owned restaurants…

Taco Bell testing alcohol, redesign: Is it rebranding as fast casual?

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

Taco Bell is testing test beer, wine, and “mixed alcohol freezes” this summer in a redesigned store format.

Restaurants hitting home runs in baseball stadiums

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Peanuts and Crackerjacks have always been staples at baseball stadiums around the country, but restaurants are trying to add other cuisines to baseball fans…

Subway partners with Pixar for Inside Out movie

June 8, 2015

Subway Restaurants announced the premiere of its latest spot tied to the upcoming Disney Pixar blockbuster Inside Out, which airs in theaters June 19.

Study: Tea offerings growing; coffee still most popular

June 8, 2015

Hot brewed coffee is the most consumed beverage in America after tap water, according to Datassential's latest report, the MenuTrends Keynote on Non-Alcoholic…

Wienerschnitzel adds bacon, hot sauce to chili dogs

June 5, 2015

Wienerschnitzel has created five new versions of the Chili Cheese Dog.

Restaurant chains pledge reduction in antibiotics to Obama admin

June 4, 2015

Critics argue that antibiotics are still a problem in agriculture.

NRA gifted restaurant memorabilia collection

June 3, 2015

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation received a collection of iconic restaurant memorabilia on April 29, during a celebration of "The…

Apex Supply Chain Technologies rolls out self-serve restaurant kiosk

June 3, 2015

Apex has rolled out a new self-serve restaurant kiosk to allow on-the-go consumers to order from any device and pick up and pay for their food at the kiosk.

Carvel launches Reese's ice cream promo

June 2, 2015

Carvel ice cream has teamed up with Reese’s Peanut Butter for a limited time to launch Reese's Peanut Butter soft ice cream and an array of other Reese's ice…

Zapper unveils dine-and-dash app

June 1, 2015

Zapper announced the launch of its mobile payments app and marketing service at local establishments this month in Richmond, Virginia.

Creamery rolls out Father's Day cake, new line of products

May 29, 2015

Creamery announced the return of its Tall, Dark & Delicious cake for Father's Day.

Dunkins', Smuckers, Keurig roll out K-Cups nationwide

May 29, 2015

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., The J.M. Smucker Company and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. announced that Dunkin' K-Cup pods are now available for sale at retailers…