Healthy Menus

June 18, 2013

Healthy Menus

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EVOS The healthier fast-food option offers a guilt-free version of a burger, shake, and fries.	Abbott’s Frozen Custard New York–based frozen custard chain has been growing slowly since its founding in 1902, but the owners are now aiming for 5–10 store openings per year.
Red Mango Probiotic-rich frozen yogurt, smoothies, and parfaits have Red Mango poised to grow fast, but founder Dan Kim won't stop until it's the preeminent frozen yogurt brand.	Wendy’s to Launch New Salads It’s out with the old and in with a new, premium salad line at Wendy’s. And if test markets are any indication, the roll out will be a consumer hit.
Is Obesity Really Our Fault? Childhood obesity is skyrocketing, and quick serves are unfairly getting the blame.	Cheese Is a Game-Changer Consumers have long eaten cheesy, yet meatless, entrées. Why not leverage cheese’s appeal to draw vegetarian and health-minded customers?
Could a Salt Mandate Be Next? Restaurants are doing all they can to stop federal regulations of salt from becoming a reality. But is it working?	The Relationship Between Fast Food Prices and Health Barry Popkin talks to QSR in an exclusive interview about his research that found a correlation between fast food prices and customer health.
Fire Up the Grill The success of KFC’s Kentucky Grilled Chicken signals that grilled menu items could be taking over for fried food.	Fire in the Belly How to give guests the thrill of grilling without the open flame.

industry headlines

Tropical Smoothie Ditches the Meat for Latest Menu Addition

2013-05-29

The latest menu innovation at Tropical Smoothie Café is getting its share of attention from vegans, vegetarians, and “flexitarians”...

Wendy's Reintroduces a Summer Favorite

2013-05-29

Salad season really heats up starting today ... with the return of Wendy's most popular seasonal favorite: Berry Almond Chicken Salad.

Boneheads Selects PR Firm to Lead Brand Revitalization

2013-05-28

Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, an Atlanta-...

Sysco Teams with NRA as Kids LiveWell Partner

2013-05-27

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced that Sysco Corporation will serve as the distribution partner of the award-winning Kids...

Three Salads Join Larkburger's Menu

2013-05-25

Larkburger, a fast-casual burger restaurant headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, expands its menu this week with the launch of three new salads. The...

Garbanzo Hits the Town for First Orange County Unit

2013-05-23

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant concept featuring healthy Mediterranean cuisine, announced the grand opening...

FROM THE FLOOR: Gluten Free Picks Up Steam

2013-05-18

Gluten-free items seem to be everywhere at this year's National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, which kicked off...

Salata Takes Over SoCal with Five New Franchisees

2013-05-16

Salata, “The Next Generation Salad Bar” that specializes in fresh, tossed-to-order salads and salad wraps, announced five new...

LiveWall Creates Vertical Gardens for Restaurants

2013-05-15

Vertical gardens, or plants on walls, can offer a cost-effective opportunity for restaurants to improve nutrition, meal taste, and prestige....

NRA's Scott DeFife Named Top Lobbyist by "CEO Update"

2013-05-13

National Restaurant Association (NRA) executive vice president of policy and government affairs Scott DeFife has been named a “Top Lobbyist...