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Emerging Brands

Why Salad and Go will fail, according to its founders

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 20, 2026

Tony and Roushan Christofellis sold the drive-thru salad concept to private equity in 2021 and then watched things go wrong. Now they are growing a new brand they believe will prove healthy food can be affordable.

Emerging Brands

Parent company of Chopt and Dos Toros acquires Protein Bar & Kitchen

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 15, 2026

Founders Table Restaurant Group will expand its fast-casual portfolio with the addition of the 19-unit health-focused concept.

Food

Get ready for a protein-palooza on restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 07, 2026

With the start of the new year, dozens of protein-packed bowls, beverages, plates and even pizzas launched on menus, as operators follow consumers’ lead and embrace the nutrient as today’s key to healthy eating.

Food

Bellagreen leans into anti-inflammatory foods to promote wellness this winter

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 06, 2026

Behind the Menu: The fast casual’s Golden Glow menu is designed around nutrient-rich seasonal ingredients that “make you shine from the inside out.”

Food

Cooper's Hawk elevates its Life Balance menu by amping up flavor and craveability

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2025

Behind the Menu: Chef Matt McMillin tweaked four entrees with ingredients that boost taste and richness without changing their healthy profiles. Plus low-alcohol, lower-calorie wines are now available for pairing.

Food

How healthy eating has evolved—and how it hasn't

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2025

Social media buzz has made it more confusing than ever to figure out what’s healthy and what’s not, but a panel of nutritionists, farmers, doctors, chefs and educators try to set the record straight.

Food

Smoothie King launches a food menu nationwide, a first for the brand

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 26, 2025

The “Power Eats” menu offers customers something to chew on as they sip one of the chain’s nutrient-packed smoothies.

Food

Protein is in high demand, but consumer confusion is just as high

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 15, 2025

Restaurants are promoting protein-rich breakfasts, bowls, salads, shakes, beverages and more, but a new survey reveals that most consumers don’t know much about the nutrient.

Food

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.

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