Menu upgrades discussed at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

Shannon McClellan, key account manager for Kraft, attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit and talked with site editor Cherryh Butler about simple ways to…

Fresh Brothers thinks outside the pizza box for innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fresh Brothers chose King's Hawaiian bread for its sliders to put a bigger focus on the brand's signature meatballs.

Barfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets

October 23, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…

Papa Murphy's taps into busy Halloween with Jack-o-Lantern LTO

October 22, 2013

Papa Murphy's has brought back its Jack-o-Lantern Pizza for Halloween, typically one of the busiest days of the year for the company.

Mellow Mushroom unveils bacon-themed menu

October 18, 2013

Mellow Mushroom has introduced a Bootleg Bacon Fest menu across the U.S. and available now through Nov. 23.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen adds to Stromboli lineup

October 18, 2013

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen has added two new limited time offers — the Jalapeño Ranch Chicken Stromboli and stuffed cheesy bread — at stores nationwide.

Pie Five debuts Pumpkin Patch pie

October 18, 2013

Pie Five Pizza's chef Andy Wittman has created the Pumpkin Patch Pie to celebrate the season.

Mazzio's targets families with new Trio Box

October 17, 2013

Tulsa, Okla.-based Mazzio's Italian Eatery has introduced a new Trio Box featuring an appetizer, pizza and dessert for $16. The offering will be available…

How to add the right beverages and desserts to the menu mix

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Don't be bullied into doing something just because a competitor is doing it well.

Pizza Hut adds first permanent pizza offering in nearly 20 years

October 7, 2013

Pizza Hut's new 3-Cheese Stuff Crust Pizza has been added as a permanent menu offering – the first new pizza to be added full-time to the brand's menu since…

Hungry Howie's rolls out garlic sesame crust

October 4, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza has unveiled its crust flavor for the month of October, Garlic Sesame. The original flavored crust is only available through the end of…

Kronos Foods adds Italian beef to product line

October 3, 2013

Chicago-based Kronos Foods Inc., a manufacturer of Mediterranean food products, has announced the introduction of an Italian beef product line.

California pizzeria named Zagat's best in the U.S.

October 1, 2013

Michael's Pizzeria in Long Beach, Calif., has been named the "Best Pizzeria" in the U.S., according to Zagat. Michael's was also named Los Angeles' "Best…

Pizza Hut unveils whole-wheat pizza for school lunch program

October 1, 2013

In time for National School Lunch Week, Oct. 14-18, Pizza Hut has introduced a new, 51-percent whole-wheat pizza as part of its school lunch program. The new…

Pizza Ranch explores new flavors

October 1, 2013

Starting Oct. 7, Pizza Ranch's menu will feature the Bold & Beefy Steak and Onion Pizza and Mediterranean Salad for a limited time only.

Papa John's adds family-sized cookie to menu

October 1, 2013

To celebrate National Cookie Month, Papa John's has introduced a new family-sized chocolate chip cookie. The cookies are cut into eight slices and served warm.

Food and Beverage Innovation submissions now being accepted

September 26, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2014 FABI Awards.

Shakey's adds specialty beverage line to the menu

September 20, 2013

Shakey's USA has added a ready-to-blend beverage line to its 24 corporate locations in Southern California. The pizza chain signed a deal with Barfresh Food…

Burnt ends BBQ: A potential QSR mega hit

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Some products have originated out of necessity and/or value-added qualities; BBQ burnt ends meets both.

Beverage, dessert innovation to open Fast Casual Executive Summit

Attendees will learn how to create, launch and market dessert and beverages.