Top Health & Wellness News

UFood Opens New Store in Logan International Airport

UFood Grill, the award-winning fast casual franchise where “delicious meets nutritious,” has debuted a newly remodeled location in Terminal B at Logan International Airport in Boston. Borrowing from the new prototype that was introduced last year for traditional in-line locations, the Logan remodel translates the look and feel of the new design for the airport […]

Lent Specialties Evolve Beyond the Fish Stick

For a number of American consumers, fish is the word during the six-week period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Brands specializing in seafood see an uptick in sales while chains ranging from the burger and sandwich to chicken and ethnic categories add a special fish or shrimp item to the menu lineup. Some consumers […]

Togo’s Launches Sandwich Wraps Lineup

Togo’s Eateries LLC, a “West Coast Original” since 1971, introduced the all-new lineup of Sandwich Wraps featuring the Bacon Chicken Ranch and Spicy Asian Pork Wraps. These fresh and meaty specials are $5 each for a limited time only. Togo’s new Sandwich Wraps join the growing trend of on-the-go meals including its salad wraps. “Many […]

Captain D’s Emphasizes Seafood Expertise During Lent

Captain D's LLC has been serving freshly prepared seafood for more than four decades. From February 9 until March 27, the company will be emphasizing its seafood expertise by serving up three full meal deals for $4.99 each. Each dish is developed by Captain D's executive chef and vice president of product innovation, Jason Henderson, […]

Nekter Juice Bar Plans for 300 Units in Five Years

Nekter Juice Bar, a leading innovator of the modern juicing revolution with an appealing array of natural, fresh, and cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls, announced plans to grow the concept to as many as 300 franchise and corporate locations during the next five years. The growth plan will leverage new product offerings, a strengthened […]

Newk’s Serves Up Seafood Specials for Lent

Since Newk’s Eatery first introduced its flash-seared Ahi Tuna Salad last year, the move created a defining ‘Ahi! Moment’ both for guests who savor the Asian-inspired dish and for the second-generation fast-casual restaurant brand known for its freshness and bold flavor. Quickly earning a place among Newk's permanent bestsellers, the Ahi Tuna Salad will be […]

During Super Bowl, Papa John’s Launches ‘Quality Guarantee’

Last night as the Carolina Panthers faced off against the Denver Broncos, NFL and Super Bowl 50 official pizza sponsor Papa John’s introduced its new Quality Guarantee. Under this platform, customers who are dissatisfied with their purchase can tell the brand where it fell short and receive another pizza free. “Papa John’s has always set […]

Survey Finds ‘Health’ Affects Preference, Not Behavior

A recent survey from research company AYTM finds that attitudes to health are a vital factor in driving preferences in the quick-service restaurant market, even if behavior suggests otherwise. Additionally the study provides comprehensive customer profiles of eight fast food restaurants in the U.S. which were selected by respondents as their favorites: McDonalds, Subway, Taco […]

Church’s Serves Up Shrimp and Fish for Lent

The Lenten Season is fast approaching, and Church’s Chicken is pleased to offer a variety of Lent-friendly menu options starting on Monday, February 8. While supplies last, guests can enjoy Church’s new Lemon-Seasoned Butterfly Shrimp and Crispy Fish, choosing from tender, marinated shrimp or flaky white fish filets, fried up to a golden brown and […]

Del Taco Serves New Seafood LTOs for Lent

Del Taco Restaurants Inc. is making waves with the launch of Beer Battered Shrimp available for a limited time during the Lent season. An even more flavorful version of the guest favorite crispy shrimp, Del Taco’s premium Beer Battered Shrimp is featured in the Crispy Shrimp Taco, Del Fuego Shrimp Taco, and Epic Surf & […]

Vegan Fast-Casual HipCityVeg Plans New Units in Philly, D.C.

This spring HipCityVeg is sprouting more than ever before. Philadelphia’s popular fast-casual, all-vegan restaurant is expanding with new location announcements: one in Center City Philadelphia, and one in Washington, D.C. The D.C. store marks the first location outside of Philadelphia for the fast casual. Located in the bustling historic Chinatown neighborhood, HipCityVeg will be just […]

Sharky’s Invites Guests to ‘Eat Wild, Go Red’

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill has taken its menu to heart in February—American Heart Month—and will donate $1 from every Wild Alaska Salmon “Lite” Burrito purchased during the month to the American Heart Association’s “Go Red For Women Rock the Red LA” fundraising campaign. With heart disease and stroke a leading health threat for all Americans, […]

El Pollo Loco Spotlights Chile Lime Shrimp with Four LTOs

El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken chain, announced its new Chile Lime Shrimp offerings, available for a limited time only. The new line includes four different ways to enjoy the flavorful Chile Lime Shrimp—a bowl, tacos, burrito, and tostada. “At El Pollo Loco we love being able to bring our fans inventive and […]

Le Pain Quotidien Founder Creates ‘Botanical’ Concept

Le Botaniste, a botanical-based, apothecary-inspired restaurant, opens today in New York City. Created by Le Pain Quotidien’s founder and COO Alain Coumont, Le Botaniste is nestled in one of LPQ’s first locations on Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side. It is the counterpart to the Belgium-based restaurant of the same name and intends to […]

Luna Grill Stays Heart-Healthy with Wine and Chocolate

Chocolate and wine as a heart-healthy combination? It can be, if it's a small portion of rich dark chocolate and a glass of red wine. February is Heart Month and to help San Diego 'Go Red for Women,' Luna Grill is offering a unique chocolate-wine pairing to benefit the American Heart Association. All San Diego […]

Muscle Maker Launches Meal Plan Starter Kits

Muscle Maker Grill, the rapidly growing fast-casual brand, promoting a healthy lifestyle by offering nutritious alternatives to traditional dishes, announced the launch of its Meal Plan Starter Kits—an easy way for guests to try the already established Meal Plans—now available at all of its nearly 60 locations. To help those on their journey to healthy […]

New Austin Concept Serves ‘Feel-Good Fast Food’

Flyrite Chicken announced that the restaurant’s first location will officially open on Sunday, February 7 at 10 a.m. with a grand opening celebration slated for the following Sunday, February 14. The new restaurant is located in East Austin at 2129 East 7th Street, and will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to […]

Modern Lifestyles Hinder Health for Nearly Half of Americans

The conveniences of modern life in the U.S. may be getting in the way of 2016 New Year’s resolutions, as new research from Mintel reveals that 43 percent of Americans agree that living a modern lifestyle makes it very difficult to be healthy. Further, 80 percent agree that being healthy requires sacrifices. Some of the […]

McDonald’s Is Bringing Cuties Back

McDonald’s is betting on a continued winning streak with the return of Cutie brand clementines to both its Happy Meals and a la carte menu. Last week the fast-food leader brought back the seasonal fruit, which will be available nationwide through early May. This reintroduction comes just a few months after McDonald’s launched its highly […]

Modern Market Opens First Colorado Springs Location

Modern Market opened its very first Colorado Springs location at The Promenade Shops at Briargate. The newest restaurant joins nine others along the Front Range, two in Denver International Airport, and four in Texas. The next Modern Market opening is scheduled for mid to late February in Richardson, Texas, followed by Broomfield, Colorado, in the […]

Taco John’s Pledges to Switch to Cage-Free Eggs

Taco John’s, working with the Humane Society of the United States, announced that it will switch to 100 percent cage-free eggs for its almost 400 locations in 27 states by 2025. The company uses roughly eight million eggs a year.  “Doing the right thing is a core part of who we are as a company,” […]