Menu Innovations

May 24, 2013

Menu Innovations

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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.	Golden Chick After five decades, chicken chain is still flying high with fried chicken in Texas and Oklahoma, and soon in China.
Ranch One Kahala concept hopes its grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, and wraps will drive it to the top of the chicken-segment heap.	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.
These Spuds Aren’t Duds Restaurants use different varieties, seasonings, and dips to spice up potato sales.	Will Beer, Wine Work at SBUX? Starbucks’ strategy to rock the coffee world with the addition of alcohol leaves some doubtful of its potential success.
Doc Popcorn The popcorn chain already has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Texas, and the owner would like to see at least 100 locations open in 2011.	Didoughs Twisted Pretzel Company The best seller is a traditional butter-and-salt pretzel, which outsells the other flavors eight to one. Other seasonings include sour cream and onion, cinnamon sugar, and garlic.

industry headlines

Orchard Peach Smoothies Return to Maui Wowi Hawaiian

2013-04-08

Maui Wowi Hawaiian welcomes the return of the Orchard Peach Smoothie, an all-natural treat, for a limited time only (LTO) beginning May 1st at...

KFC Debuts New Original Recipe Boneless

2013-04-05

When nearly four in five servings of fried chicken in the U.S. are served “off the bone” – strips, bites, and filets –...

Seattle's Best Taps Into $4.3B Blended Beverage Industry

2013-04-05

Seattle’s Best Coffee, a division of Starbucks Corporation, partnered with food manufacturer Inventure Foods Inc. to launch a first for the...

Barberitos Brings Back Mango Salsa

2013-04-05

Barberitos rolls out its warm-weather menu item: mango salsa. The sweet salsa made its debut last year and was a hit. It is commonly paired with...

Manhattan Bagel Intros New Eggstrami Sandwich, Brownie

2013-04-05

Manhattan Bagel is pleased to announce the addition of even more menu options for guests at restaurants this spring. Available at all Manhattan...

Tropical Smoothie Café Debuts New Jamaican Jerk Bowl

2013-04-05

Tropical Smoothie Café, known for its healthy food with a tropical twist at 332 locations worldwide, announces the introduction of the Jamaican...

Rita’s Serves Up New Sundaes, Cookie Dough Cream Ice

2013-04-04

Rita’s Italian Ice, the nation’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets in 20 states, announces their newest Cool Treat,...

Hungry Howie’s Pizza Launches New Deep Dish Option

2013-04-04

Hungry Howie’s Pizza is launching a new menu item this year – deep dish pizza. Made in the classic Hungry Howie’s style with a...

Panda Express Rolls Out Samurai Surf & Turf

2013-04-04

Panda Express introduces its newest premium entrée, Samurai Surf & Turf. Samurai Surf & Turf features premium marinated shrimp combined...

Villa Fresh Dishes Out 'Pasta…Ahh' Promotion

2013-04-03

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen launched an in-store food promotion, Pasta…Ahh, celebrating classic Italian pastas and the debut of Lasagna...

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