Torchy’s Tacos, the popular taco shop, is known for their chef-inspired creations that elevate the standard taco. This December, customers can step out of their chicken and beef habits and try a lamb taco. Between December 1 and 31, customers can visit any one of Torchy’s Tacos’ 34 locations and enjoy the South Pole (braised […]
Coming off the success of its first location in Tribeca, Eyal Hen, part owner and founder of Nish Nush announced the opening of the second location of this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. Offering a completely kosher and vegetarian menu, multiple flavors of hummus and falafel are made fresh daily in the restaurant. Eyal Hen along with his […]
As QSR recently reported, a name change can be a game changer for brands. In the case of Modern Market, formerly known as Modmarket, the tweaked name paves the way for growth. “When this opportunity came up, we looked far and wide and said is there anything else that better represents what we do and […]
Rubio’s Restaurants has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ruby Tuesday to acquire eight restaurant locations in Florida currently operated as Lime Fresh Mexican Grills. Following closing of the transaction, Rubio’s will convert these to new Rubio’s Coastal Grill restaurants, marking the California-based company’s first expansion to the East Coast. Ranked as […]
Outside the Southeast, “turducken” is more likely to raise eyebrows than whet appetites. But Chef Adam Gertler thinks that Southern California might be ready for a sausage version of the infamous dish. Through the end of November, Pasadena, California–based fast casual Dog Haus will once again serve up a turducken sausage special. “My brother and […]
Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles is proud to partner with its second celebrity chef, Chef Josiah Citrin and his Dave’s Doghouse concept. Citrin’s commitment of making high-quality food more accessible continues with the opening of Dave’s Doghouse, a fast-casual hot dog stand located at the new DraftKings Fantasy Sports Bar & Grill inside Staples […]
Chipotle, the leading Mexican fast-casual chain that is the 14th largest limited-service restaurant concept in the U.S., might have a perception problem in the wake of its E. coli scare earlier this month in the Pacific Northwest. According to the brand consumer perception service YouGov BrandIndex, 19 percent of adults 18 and over had a […]
As Washington, D.C.–based Taylor Gourmet approached its seventh anniversary, founder and co-owner Casey Patten knew he wanted to do something special for the customers, but he also had a desire to take it to the next level. “We were thinking: What can we do that is actually better than just creating a hoagie for the […]
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) annually explores the top menu trends for the coming year. For this year’s What’s Hot culinary forecast, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,600 professional chefs—members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)—to find which foods, beverages and culinary themes will be hot on restaurant menus in 2016. Top 20 food trends for […]
Qdoba, the fast-casual brand known for its 3-Cheese Queso and free guacamole on entrées, is putting the smack-down on bland tacos with the launch of its Knockout Tacos. Featuring warm corn or flour tortillas and savory slow-cooked and flame-grilled meats, Knockout Tacos introduce a mashup of bold and unexpected flavor combinations that awaken the taste […]
Since 2009, pizza has been taking the fast casual world by storm, and the brands that have ridden the crest of this storm are continuing to experience segment growth far outpacing that of traditional fast food. In a webinar on October 20 hosted by QSR Magazine and Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, presenters explained pizza’s meteoric […]
Cava Grill will open its first of two locations outside its home market of the Washington, D.C., metro area at Westfield’s the Village at Topanga in Woodland Hills, California. A second location at 1073 Broxton Avenue in the Westwood neighborhood will follow in the coming months, along with a production kitchen to produce Cava’s beloved […]
Modmarket introduced its new fall menu today across both Colorado and Texas markets. Along with brand-new maple dijon pulled chicken thighs, seasonal fare such as butternut squash, spiced pecans, and fire-roasted corn add autumnal flair to core offerings. “The new menu is a celebration of rich fall flavors,” says Chef Nate Weir, director of culinary […]
McAlister’s Deli introduced three new menu items to its dinner lineup, including the Chicago Style Sausage Sandwich, Chicago Style Sausage Pasta, and Baked Ham & Swiss, available through December 30. The new menu items include:Chicago Style Sausage Sandwich, which is a Spicy Italian Sausage with melted Provolone cheese, herbed marinara sauce, and roasted multi-colored bell […]
On November 5, Glendale, Colorado, residents will have the first-ever Carve Barbecue location to call their very own. Carve selected 1000 S. Colorado Boulevard, at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and E. Tennessee Avenue, as the perfect place for its debut. To celebrate the opening and give back to the local community, Carve will donate […]
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza announced that it signed a multi-year endorsement deal with global icon and NBA All-Star LeBron James. As one of the company’s founding investors along with Maria Shriver, Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner, film producer John Davis, and leading investor Paul Wachter, this agreement with James builds on the contributions he has […]
Noodles & Company, serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from its globally inspired world kitchen, unveiled a new brand positioning and food platform—“Made. Different. REAL Food. REAL Cooking. REAL Flavors.”—and announced the removal of all artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and sweeteners from its core menu, including noodles, sauces, soups, condiments, bread and dressings, but excluding […]
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