Menu Development

June 19, 2013

Menu Development

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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

3 Sustainable Seafood LTOs Join Rubio's Menu

2013-05-09

As part of its continued efforts to offer guests high-quality coastal cuisine, Rubio’s Restaurants is introducing three new chef-crafted...

With Growth on the Brain, TCBY Refuses to Stand Still

2013-05-08

Frozen-yogurt chain TCBY may be the category leader—ahead of brands like Pinkberry, Red Mango, and Menchie’s with nearly 18 percent...

Mars Foodservice Turns Classic Candies Into New Desserts

2013-05-07

MARS Foodservices helps operators take dessert sales to the next level with candy brands customers know and love.

According to Mintel,...

Mama Fu's Lets the Secret Menu Out of the Bag

2013-05-06

Mama Fu’s Asian House recently re-released a new Black Market Menu across all locations.

Following the overwhelming success of last...

McCormick Fires Up the Grill with Barbecue Flavor Forecast

2013-05-06

McCormick has released its McCormick Grill Mates & Lawry’s Flavor Forecast 2013: Grilling Edition. From a global leader in flavor, this...

Krispy Kreme Cashes In on Salted Caramel Craze

2013-05-06

Krispy Kreme is getting in on the salted caramel trend with a unique sweet and savory, soft and crunchy doughnut treat.

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Rita's Italian Ice and Strawberry Starburst Unite

2013-05-03

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 625 outlets in 20 states, announced tit has partnered with...

Offering Value Isn't Enough; Taco Bell Wants to Redefine It

2013-05-03

It may seem like a lofty goal, but Taco Bell is dead set on not only redefining value at the quick-service level, but also delivering it to...

Freshii Launches New ‘Green Wrap’

2013-05-02

Freshii is celebrating the launch of its newest menu item, the Green Wrap, as the next addition to its super food line up. Made from a collard...

Wendy's Celebrates National Salad Month

2013-05-02

May is National Salad Month and no other quick service chain has more reason to celebrate salads than Wendy’s.

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