Company also reports 22-percent increase in first-quarter profit

VP of product innovation Jason Henderson discusses grilled menu items meant to appeal to Millennials

The new salads and wrap are a departure from the chain's signature fried chicken sandwiches

Visits by parties with kids remained flat in 2012, The NPD Group says

The high-protein, gluten-free grain is becoming a popular ingredient used by a wide variety of restaurants.

Nutrient-dense ingredients such as avocado, olive oil and blueberries are proliferating on menus, Datassential finds

Smashburger, Shake Shack and Chipotle are among chains championing local breweries

The trending veggie appears in salads, flatbreads, condiments and even cocktails