Menu Development

May 16, 2012

Menu Development

featured articles

Oil, Reconsidered Turning a fresh eye to the role of fats in the modern menu.	Fresh & Familiar Citrus fruit varieties are just recently available all year long and are ripe for menu exploration.
Keeping Up with the Consumers New US Foods products highlight need for on-trend, innovative dishes.	Fulfilling Generation Next Diversity and authenticity are key when trying to attract complex Millennials.
Love is in the Air Quick serves attract value-minded customers with Valentine’s promotions.	Season Your Menu Like a Pro How a pinch of this and a dash of that can make routine menu items “all that.”
Creating New Menu Classics Sauce and spice flourishes give a new spin to comfort foods.	Comfort Conversions for Your Menu How putting a slight spin on satisfying comfort-food favorites can yield intriguing menu additions.
A Dog Eat Dog World Like better-burger concepts before them, gourmet hot dog joints are booming.	Pub-Style Protein Snacks Take a hint from across the pond and tap into America’s growing love for pub foods.

industry headlines

Fazoli’s Continues Sales Streak in April

2012-05-16

April was another month of double-digit same-store sales increases at Fazoli’s, thanks to new marketing and hospitality programs launched in...

Milio’s Sandwiches Brings Back Mediterranean Trio

2012-05-16

A privileged few of us are lucky enough to jet off to Greece or Malta for the summer, but for those left behind, Milio’s Sandwiches is...

Gold Star Chili Launches New Catering Group

2012-05-15

Gold Star Chili of Cincinnati announces the launch of a new catering division, offering three ways to add local flavor to any kind of event.

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Does Asparagus Stand a Chance Against Fries?

2012-05-14

Mark Bucher, founder of BGR The Burger Joint, is fighting for asparagus’ permanent existence at BGR’s 19 locations.

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Honey Dew Donuts Debuts Smoothies with Red Bull

2012-05-14

Honey Dew Donuts, New England’s local flavor, is excited to announce the collaboration with energy drink pioneer, Red Bull, with new...

Jack in the Box Adds Four Items to Value Menu

2012-05-10

Looking for a fast-food fix that’s light on the wallet? Check out the new Value Menu items at Jack in the Box restaurants. Beginning today,...

Smashburger Wedges Club Burger onto Menu as LTO

2012-05-09

Smashburger introduces the refreshingly tasty Wedge Club Burger, available in restaurants for a limited...

Chick-fil-A Joins Kids LiveWell; Participation Quadruples

2012-05-08

The National Restaurant Association today is announcing that the number of restaurant companies participating in its groundbreaking Kids...

USA Rice Offers Recipes for Summer Menus

2012-05-08

Salads are gaining popularity on menus as diners look for healthy options that are flavorful and diverse. U.S.-grown rice, a versatile and...

From the Floor: Food Products Get Premium

2012-05-08

The National Restaurant Association Show is wrapping today, but the show floor is still buzzing. While technology, healthy eating initiatives...

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