Menu Development

June 19, 2013

Menu Development

featured articles

Foodservice: The Next Movie Star Cinemas are enhancing the movie experience by offering more than soda and popcorn.	Time to Move Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign is one year old, but the quick-service industry’s role is still largely undefined. That’s set to change.
Fine-Dining Trends that Are Headed Your Way How to tell which high-end trends will find their way to tomorrow’s quick-serve menus.	How to Make a Kids’ Menu Why the old strategy just isn’t going to cut it with today’s youngest diners.
The 7 Trends of 2011 You can’t afford to miss these expert predictions.	Pei Wei’s R&D: Exposed The Asian concept will invite one blogger to tag along on the executive chef’s research trip to five Asian nations, documenting in stories, photos, and video along the way.
Why Chicken Really Belongs on a Stick A healthy, portable, multiethnic alternative to fried chicken is simple.	Wake Up Breakfast Proteins Brands across the country see success in adding chicken and turkey to breakfast menus.
Snacks That Last If quick serves offer customized snacks at the counter that consumers can take home, the grocery brands may be in for big competition.	Consumers Pick KFC for Healthy Meals … Wait. What? A new study by CFI Group uncovers the reasons why diners choose quick serves.

industry headlines

Green Leaf's Wraps Up Signature Salads

2013-06-18

Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads is putting a new spin on one of its customer favorites with...

Salsarita's Whips Up Summer Salad, Beverage

2013-06-15

Salsarita’s, the national franchisor of Fresh Mexican Cantinas, will be launching two new menu items in June: the Mexican Chop Salad and...

Chefs, Executives Unite For Menus Of Change Conference

2013-06-15

Attendees at the first annual Menus of Change leadership summit, which took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, examined the future of food and the...

Veggie Grill Serving Up New Summer Menu Items

2013-06-14

Veggie Grill, the popular West Coast fast-casual restaurant concept known for its plant-based food, announced that...

Pizza Hut Canada Taps Into Roots With Poutine Pizza

2013-06-12

In a Canadian first, Pizza Hut Canada is giving Canadians the chance to try their favorite foods in a new and unexpected way.

For a...

Baskin-Robbins Celebrates Dads In A Cool Way

2013-06-10

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering two ice cream cakes to honor dad this Father’s Day...

Pizza Ranch Delivers Pacific Tastes To The Midwest

2013-06-10

This summer, Pizza Ranch is bringing the taste of the Pacific to the Midwest with the launch of two new Hawaiian-inspired menu items: the Meaty...

Bistro Collection Expands With Five New Gourmet Cakes

2013-06-09

The Bistro Gourmet Bakery, a premium foodservice dessert portfolio of The Hillshire Brands Company, has launched an expanded Bistro Collection...

GrillMaster Champion Creates Charleys Newest LTO

2013-06-07

Charleys, known for its Charley’s Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks concepts, has recently rolled out its newest limited-time offer,...

Wendy's Serves Up Summer Fun with $1.99 Kids' Meals

2013-06-07

This summer, both kids and parents alike are finding new menu items and interactive games in Wendy's Kids' Meals.

In addition, all...

OPERATOR RESOURCES

Smart Chain Reports

Smart Chain Reports

Articles by Issue