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For fast-casual Rooted, healthy eating lies in streamlining both the menu and packaging

 By Patricia Cobe on May 29, 2025

Behind the Menu: Culinary entrepreneur Lily Rivkin keeps her ingredient list below 50 to curate simple, build-your-own meal boxes with unique flavor profiles.

Food

Protein Bar & Kitchen rolled out 10 items, adding just 2 new ingredients to its pantry

 By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2025

Behind the Menu: Smart cross-utilization of products allowed the fast casual to expand its permanent menu without complicating sourcing and operations.

Food

Are seed oils a chef's worst nightmare? It depends who you ask

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 30, 2025

There’s been a lot of buzz about the evils of seed oils, and some restaurants are listening and making a switch. But the scientific community isn’t all in. Here's a rundown of the slippery issue.

Emerging Brands

Currito finds its groove, 20 years in

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 22, 2025

The healthful, fast-casual concept has struck a chord as a franchise brand that plays in the same space as non-franchised Cava, Sweetgreen and Chipotle.

Financing

How former Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson plans to do it again with Fast Fresh Brands

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 31, 2025

Hudson and several other restaurant veterans developed Do It Again Equity Partners after a SPAC didn't pan out. Now the group aims to develop the fast-casual brands Nature's Table and Bee Healthy Cafe.

Operations

Clean Restrooms Make a Positive Impression

Sponsored content from our partner Cintas on Mar. 28, 2025

Customers judge a restaurant by the conditions they encounter throughout the facility.

Food

Pei Wei expands its pantry to launch lighter, protein-focused dishes

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 19, 2025

Behind the Menu: The new items target healthy lifestyles, providing balance to the fast casual’s more indulgent Asian classics.

Food

Protein is now the 'darling' of restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 13, 2025

Protein is king for those taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, but all sorts of consumers now link increased protein with wellness. Chains like Panda Express, Smoothie King and more are sneaking more of the muscle-building nutrient onto their menus.

Food

Steak 'n Shake is now cooking its fries in beef tallow

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2025

Taste and authenticity are reasons the burger chain gives for the change from vegetable oil, but there’s also growing backlash against the use of seed oils in frying.

Workforce

Delivery is literally proving a pain for restaurant workers

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2024

Workers' comp claims for back injuries are on the rise, according to major insurer AmTrust Financial Services. It blames "the delivery economy."

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