KANSAS CITY — Restaurant operators are partnering with consumer packaged goods companies to offer more plant-based options on menus. Sandwich chain Blimpie is offering a meatless twist on its meatball ...

In the ever-evolving culinary landscape, diners demand more than just taste—they want it all. The surge in health consciousness has prompted a quest for flavorful yet healthy menu options. With “plant ...

Pokeworks, the fast-casual poke eatery that rose to prominence after its 2016 sushi burrito video gained traction online, introduced plant-based tuna to its menu exclusively at the company’s Irvine ...

If founders, chefs and other creatives are the beating heart of the restaurant industry, then franchisees are the veins delivering their ideas to all corners of the globe. Franchising is critical to ...

"Our success comes from putting our guests at the center of everything we do," said Ha Ly, Head of Marketing at Pokeworks. "In 2025, we turned that focus into innovation, launching new menu items, ...