Restaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day

March 19, 2014

Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…

Gold Star Chili campaign focuses on vegetarian offerings

March 19, 2014

Gold Star Chili has shifted its marketing focus to its veggie chili variation of its signature Cincinnati-style 3-Way, as well as its full line of veggie chili…

Consumers craving more protein sources

March 18, 2014

The majority of U.S. consumers (78 percent) believe that protein contributes to a healthy diet and more than half of adults say they want more of it in their…

Long John Silver's menu plan includes soups, salads

March 18, 2014

In May, Long John Silver's menu will include new sandwiches, soups and salads. Supermarketnews.com said the chain's chief food innovation officer Marie Zhang…

Report: 52% of restaurant chains plan to add gluten-free options this year

March 10, 2014

More than half of U.S. chain restaurants plan to increase their light- or low-calorie menu items this year, with 52 percent adding offerings to their…

Kids LiveWell program adds 1,000 restaurants in 7 months

March 7, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced that its Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to 42,000 restaurant locations nationwide. The program has added…

Burger King's Satisfries now standard for kid's meals

March 4, 2014

Burger King announced today that it is making Satisfries French fries the standard fry in its kid's meal.

Seafood opportunities abound in the QSR space

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

There are a few reasons behind the seafood surge — sustainability, value and health and wellness trends.

Subway teams up with Muppets for new campaign

February 17, 2014

Subway has added the Muppets to its roster of "Famous Fans" with a new "Muppisode" that debuted exclusively online Feb. 14.

Subway 'in the process' of removing chemical from bread

February 6, 2014

Vani Hari, an activist blogger, is commending Subway this week after the sandwich giant announced it is in the process of removing azodiacarbonamide, a…

How the recession changed Americans' eating-out habits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

When the national menu-labeling rules are implemented, there will be more improvements in the quality of restaurant food.

Butterball Foodservice introduces turkey breast filets

January 29, 2014

Butterball Foodservice is addressing an increased demand for healthful menu options by launching new 4-ounce turkey breast filets. According to a news release…

Canada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains

January 27, 2014

Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…

UNC study exonerates QSR consumption as main obesity culprit

January 27, 2014

A newly released study from the University of North Carolina finds that poor dietary habits learned in the home environment is the main cause of the rapid…

Author petitions McDonald's to offer meatless option

January 24, 2014

Kathy Freston, author of "Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness," has created a petition on Change.org asking McDonald's…

MenuTrinfo adds Amtrak to portfolio

January 24, 2014

MenuTrinfo has been named the nutritional partner for Amtrak, and will conduct menu nutritional services for the railway's food and beverage service.

Subway teams up with Michelle Obama to push healthier kids' meals

January 24, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama announced Thursday that Subway restaurants have joined the Partnership for a Healthier America in a three-year commitment to promote…

Long John Silver's menu now fully trans fat free

January 22, 2014

Long John Silver's has announced its entire menu of fish, chicken, sides and desserts now boasts zero grams of trans fat. Today's announcement follows the…

NRA: Embracing technology, menu trends key in 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The industry will employ 13.5 million in 990,000 units, and restaurant job growth will outpace the overall job growth rate.

Putting more plants on plates

Organization creates new vegetarian and vegan diet pyramid to offer guidelines.