Health

February 22, 2012

Health

featured articles

Top 7 Quick Serve Trends for 2012 Experts predict what consumers will want most in the New Year.	Salt Shakers Restaurants are working to cut back sodium without spooking customers.
Is Healthy Food Really Profitable? Customers are demanding healthier menu options, but operators are still struggling to figure out the effect it will have on their bottom line.	Are Smaller Portions Answer to Health Debate? Smaller portion sizes at quick serves might seem like a good way to accommodate guests’ health consciousness, but experts say there are better ways.
Are You Just Listening to the Vocal Minority? The noise made by the vocal majority sometimes drowns out what your customers are telling you they really want.	CEOs Turn Eye to Employees' Health As quick-serve operators address the demand for healthier food choices, their CEOs are turning the health spotlight on their own employees.
Arby’s Revamps Kids’ Meals Healthier kids’ options and charity work highlight chain’s new kid strategy.	Fruit Blooms on Menus Consumers are demanding fresh fruits in quick-serve meals, and brands are answering with apples, berries, and much more.
A (Red) Hot Ingredient Tart cherries give operators an easy access to super-fruit foods.	In the Crosshairs: Kids’ Marketing The demand for regulating quick serves' marketing to kids is growing.

industry headlines

National Turkey Federation Awards Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s

2012-02-17

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) named Carl's Jr. and Hardee's recipients of its 10^th Annual "Turkey on the Menu...

Lion’s Choice Upholds Healthy Legacy With New Kids’ Menu

2012-02-16

Lion’s Choiceis introducing a new Healthy Kids’ meal menu that showcases its 45-year legacy for offering health-conscious St. Louisans...

Russo’s NY Pizzeria Bites Into Gluten-Free Pizza Line

2012-02-16

For nearly 20 years, Texans have flocked to Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen for an authentic Italian...

Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Join "Kids LiveWell"

2012-02-13

Citing its commitment to offering healthful menu options to its youngest customers, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp, parent company to more than 122...

Chipotle Debuts First National Ad (Watch it!)

2012-02-13

During last night's Grammy award show, the biggest news occured during a commercial break.

Fast-casual burrito concept Chipotle debuted...

Food Trucks Face Off in Health Challenge in Buffalo, NY

2012-02-10

While Buffalo, New York, is better known for its chicken wings and snow than its healthy food, four local food trucks will compete to put “...

Participation Triples for NRA’s 'Kids LiveWell'

2012-02-10

The National Restaurant Association today announced that the number of restaurant companies participating in its “Kids LiveWell”...

Egg Farmers, Humane Society Hatch Ad Campaign for Egg Bill

2012-02-09

The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers launched a new ad campaign today in support of federal legislation providing...

Barberitos Marketing to Feature Customer Who Lost 70 Pounds

2012-02-07

Barberitos launched its 2012 Healthy Campaign this January systemwide to promote weight loss and wellness. The campaign kicked off with an...

Daily Kitchen Dishes Up Eco-Conscious Fare in Vegas

2012-02-07

Delicious is officially in season at Daily Kitchen & Wellness Bar, the newest fast-casual concept from The LEV Restaurant Group in Las Vegas...

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