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 — Editor, 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…

Long John Silver's transitions commodities, payment systems, hires new COO

May 27, 2015

Long John Silver's announced the company has outsourced its complete supply chain operation to SpenDifference.

Taco Bell cutting artificial ingredients in 2015

May 26, 2015

Taco Bell announced the chain is cutting artificial flavors from most menu items.

McDonald's instructs workers to both ask and tell

May 26, 2015

In an effort to curb order mistakes, McDonald's has launched a new campaign called "Ask, Ask, Tell" that calls for drive-thru employees to repeatedly verify…

Sonic Candy Slush line to appeal to millennials

May 22, 2015

After a year of success from mixing bits of candy into its Slushes, Sonic will expand it Candy Slush line to include drinks with popping candy and crushed…

L.A. raises minimum wage to $15

May 21, 2015

The city of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the U.S., voted Tuesday to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020, from the current $9.

Little Caesars ranked No. 1 in value, affordable QSRs

May 19, 2015

Sandelman & Associates ranked Little Caesars No. 1 for value and affordability of 148 fast food and pizza restaurant chains in its Quick-Track 2014 Study…

NRA: Is marijuana the next menu trend?

Will marijuana soon be on your menu? Steve Fox, director of VS Strategies, counsel at Vicente Sederberg LLC, and panelist for the 2015 National Restaurant…