The Melting Pot will introduce its spring menu next month featuring dishes inspired by the Pacific Islands.

Stevi B's adds breakfast pizza
ATLANTA (Feb. 4, 2010) — Stevi B’s Pizza, a 35-unit pizza buffet chain, has responded to growing consumer interest in breakfast and brunch by launching a Western omelet breakfast pizza. more...

Noodles & Company adds sandwiches
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (Feb. 2, 2010) —

Noodles & Company has added variety to its traditionally pasta-laden menu with three new sandwiches.

Carl's Jr. rolls out Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2010) — Carl's Jr. is the latest restaurant chain to tap into consumers' love of comfort food with its new Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger. more...

Pei Wei adds Vietnamese Caramel Chicken
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 27, 2010) —

Pei Wei Asian Diner, the 167-unit fast-casual division of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc., is introducing its new Vietnamese Caramel Chicken entree on Friday by giving diners a voucher to try the dish free Feb. 1-7.

Hardee’s debuts double sausage breakfast sandwich
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2010) —

Hardee’s has added another meaty item to its menu with the debut of the Double Sausage Egg 'n' Cheese Biscuit.

Ruby’s Diner to offer gourmet burgers
IRVINE, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2010) —

The 42-unit Ruby’s Diner chain will begin introducing a line of Ultimate Kobe Burgers on Feb. 2, parent company Ruby Restaurant Group said Monday.

Cracker Barrel adds comfort food LTOs
LEBANON, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2010) —

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has rolled out a winter menu promotion focusing on comfort foods.

Red Mango adds cocoa flavor
DALLAS (Jan. 19, 2010) — The Red Mango frozen yogurt chain introduced Tuesday a new limited-time cocoa flavor. more...

Capital Grille offers ‘comfort food’ LTO
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2010) —

The Capital Grille is offering a four-course, prix fixe dinner featuring a series of “comfort foods with a gourmet twist,” the upscale steakhouse chain said last week.

TacoTime offers 50th anniversary items
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 15, 2010) —

To mark its 50^th anniversary, the near-400-unit TacoTime chain will feature a number of limited-time offers this year, including the $1.99 Crisp Burrito Bites special available through May 11, the company said.

El Pollo Loco to debut steak dishes
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2010) —

El Pollo Loco, the grilled chicken chain, is giving other proteins another try with the introduction this weekend of several sirloin steak dishes, the chain said Thursday.

Dunkin' offers more egg-white sandwiches
CANTON, Mass. (Jan. 6, 2010) — Dunkin’ Donuts has expanded its better-for-you menu by offering egg whites as a substitute option in all of its breakfast sandwiches and Wake-up Wraps. more...

McCormick & Schmick's highlights New Zealand in new menu
PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan. 5, 2010) —

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants are tapping the flavors of New Zealand in a promotional menu available until Feb. 27.

Chick-fil-A adds yogurt parfait
ATLANTA (Jan. 5, 2010) — Chick-fil-A said Monday it began offering a low-fat yogurt parfait at all 1,490 of its locations. more...

KFC, Wendy's offer spicy chicken
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 5, 2010) —

Two quick-service giants are promoting bite-size spicy chicken offerings in the run-up to Super Bowl Sunday, which is often touted as the biggest day of the year for wing sales.

Hardee’s brings back blueberry biscuits
CARPINTERIA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2009) — Hardee’s parent CKE Restaurants Inc. announced on Monday the return of Blueberry Biscuits, a limited time offer available through the winter season. more...

Friday's serves up Mistletoe Martini
CARROLLTON, Texas (Dec. 15, 2009) — T.G.I. Friday’s is featuring a special cocktail for the holidays, the Mistletoe Martini. more...

Burger King debuts Funnel Cake Sticks
MIAMI (Dec. 14, 2009) — Burger King introduced Funnel Cake Sticks, a new dessert-snack product, at its restaurants nationwide on Monday. more...

Quaker Steak introduces Triple Atomic sauce
SHARON, Pa. (Dec. 8, 2009) — Quaker Steak & Lube, the 30-unit automotive-theme chain known for its 21 chicken wing sauce varieties, recently debuted its hottest sauce, the Triple Atomic, and will be promoting it with a YouTube video contest. more...