Menu Innovations

February 22, 2012

Menu Innovations

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American as Fresh Stir Fry Asian cuisine offers various cultural choices and twists on familiar flavors.	A Time to Innovate Lenten season offers quick serves opportunity to test new dishes with customers.
Drive Incremental Sales with Drinks Experts say beverage menus will become a key driver of incremental sales.	The Foreign Exchange Operators must know how to ensure the safety of their imported foods.
Popular Menu Proteins Operators look to natural meat and meat alternatives to stand out from competitors.	Wendy’s, Subway Slash Prices Recent efforts by the two brands show quick serves are trying to fill a pricing void.
Salt Shakers Restaurants are working to cut back sodium without spooking customers.	Pizza Patrón Rebrands, Jumps Sales Dallas-based company cut menu items and changed its pricing strategy to fight slipping sales.
Reading the Tea Leaves Restaurants increasingly see profits brewing in both cold and hot teas.	Food Costs Cramp Menus Quick-service operators are trying to adapt as commodity costs continue to rise.

industry headlines

Sonic Launches Website for Hispanic Consumers

2012-02-15

Got a craving for Sonic?

Hispanic customers can now stop in 24/7 by visiting the company’s new bicultural...

Taco Time NW Adds Mexican Flair to Sweet Potato Fries

2012-02-14

Taco Time Northwest, a Northwest U.S.-based, family owned, Mexican quick-service restaurant celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, puts a new...

Daphne's Grills Up Some Shrimp for New Entrees

2012-02-14

Daphne’s California Greek, where fresh California and Mediterranean flavors fuse for a healthful and refreshingly new dining experience,...

Flippers Pizzeria Releases New Menu Items

2012-02-13

Flippers Pizzeria is expanding its menu offerings and increasing the...

Barberitos Marketing to Feature Customer Who Lost 70 Pounds

2012-02-07

Barberitos launched its 2012 Healthy Campaign this January systemwide to promote weight loss and wellness. The campaign kicked off with an...

Domino's Pizza Debuts Parmesan Bread Bites

2012-02-06

Domino's Pizza announces the launch of their new Parmesan Bread Bites, debuting at $1 for a limited time...

2011 Beef Backer Award Winners Announced

2012-02-06

The 2011 National Foodservice Beef Backer Award winners were unveiled today at the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show in...

Dunkin' Donuts Introduces New Bakery Sandwiches

2012-02-06

Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its all-day menu options by serving up four new bakery...

Whataburger Debuts Chicken Fajita Taco

2012-02-06

Today, Whataburger is launching the Chicken Fajita Taco, the newest permanent addition...

Boloco Gets “Garam” with Indian Flavors

2012-02-02

The globally inspired menu at Boloco hit a few more points on the globe this week with the unveiling of a new Indian trio: The Simple Curry and...

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