Whole Grain Sampling Day attendees include McDonald's

January 10, 2014

The third Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day is set for April 2, and a number of restaurants, foodservice organizations, supermarkets and more have already signed…

Subway recognized by consumers for healthy options

January 9, 2014

Technomic has announced the winners of the 2014 Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards, which are based on consumer responses to the research and consulting…

Rita's adds sugar-free Dragonfruit Ice

January 8, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has added Sugar-Free Dragonfruit Ice, which is now available for a limited time at all participating outlets. The new flavor joins Rita's…

Dunkin' Donuts adds whole wheat bagel, multigrain flatbread

January 6, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has kicked off the New Year by expanding its DDSMART menu to include the sliced turkey breakfast sandwich and a new whole wheat bagel.

El Pollo Loco marks New Year's with 5 Meals Under 500 Calories Menu

December 31, 2013

El Pollo Loco has unveiled a new lineup of entrées, called the 5 Meals Under 500 Calories Menu. According to a news release, each entrée features under 50…

Del Taco rolls out lower-fat turkey tacos

December 31, 2013

Del Taco will launch turkey tacos on Jan. 2. According to a company news release, the introduction will mark the first time a Mexican QSR has offered ground…

LYFE Kitchen certified for wellness as part of pilot program

December 5, 2013

The world's first WELL certified restaurants were unveiled today by Delos and LYFE Kitchen Restaurant. The new LYFE Kitchen Restaurants in Tarzana, Calif., and…

Chick-fil-A dropping high-fructose corn syrup, dyes from menu

December 4, 2013

Chick-fil-A has committed to removing high-fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes from its menu. According to ABC News, the company's white buns contain HFCS…

Survey: Millennials want to eat healthier

November 22, 2013

A new joint survey conducted by Subway Restaurants and MTV explored the eating habits of Millennials. According to the results, 80 percent of consumers in…

Healthy Dining launches mobile site

November 21, 2013

Just in time for the holiday season, Healthy Dining has launched a new mobile site that features more than 4,000 menu items served at more than 60,00…

Kosher certification program focuses on food safety

November 20, 2013

A Canadian Rabbi has launched a Kosher food certification program designed to inform consumers whether certain products meet the strict standards of Kosher…

FDA aims to put transfat on the chopping block

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

November 7, 2013

The FDA today proposed guidelines to eliminate the use of transfats in the U.S. food supply.

Report: Americans consuming more fruit, yogurt

November 1, 2013

Americans are shifting to healthier diets, which has helped to stabilize obesity levels, according to global information company, The NPD Group. NPD's 28th…

McDonald's Canada introduces e-books through Happy Meal app

October 31, 2013

McDonald's Canada announced that it will offer books in its Happy Meals at participating restaurants for a two-week promotion starting Nov. 1, while supplies…

Subway Canada launches Disney World Marathon campaign

October 29, 2013

Subway Restaurants of Canada has issued a new challenge to its Commit to Fit Ambassador, Carl Savard, to run the Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna…

NRA launches second Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge

October 17, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting submissions for its second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative aimed at showcasing…

Consumers want more vegetables on their menus

October 9, 2013

According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…

Restaurant Association highlights industry's nutritional progress

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Eighty-six percent of consumers reported that restaurants offer more healthful options than they did two years ago.

Tim Hortons, Subway commit to Canadian nutrition program

October 1, 2013

Tim Hortons and Subway Canada have announced their participation in Manitoba's nutrition information program, Informed Dining.

Foodservice certification set for national expansion

September 30, 2013

Committed to winning America's fight against diabetes, obesity and other diet-related diseases, the United States Healthful Food Council (USHFC) has announced…