plant_based

Restaurants jump on the protein trend by putting plant sources front and center

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 29, 2026

Two menus show how protein grams can add up without eating a big steak or three-egg omelet. And they have the numbers to prove it.

Food

Vegetarian and Vegan Meals Made Easy with Pre-Cooked, Plant Proteins

Sponsored content from our partner Furmano Foods on Nov. 21, 2025

Vegetarian and vegan dishes, including alternative proteins and plant-based options, are widely perceived as being healthier than animal proteins, and for operators, it’s no longer a plus to offer these items on the menu—it’s a must-have.

Leadership

Playa Bowls' new leadership team is ready to conquer the West Coast

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 25, 2025

This New Jersey-based quick-service acai-bowl and smoothie concept overhauled its management this year in preparation for what it hopes will be coast-to-coast expansion.

Food

Price tops protein content when choosing plant-forward menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2025

The 2025 Plant-Forward Opportunity Report reveals consumers’ current preferences around animal and plant proteins, vegetable-centric dishes, combo meals and more.

Financing

Plant-based restaurant chain Planta files for bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2025

The upscale vegan chain is the latest full-service restaurant concept to seek debt protection, as demand for plant-based meat wanes.

Premium

Food

Chicken Parm gets a vegan makeover

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 28, 2025

Behind the Menu: Vegan restaurant Spirit Elephant has an Italian director of operators who really wanted Chicken Parm on the menu, so Executive Chef Israel Serrano made it happen.

Financing