Menu Innovations

June 20, 2013

Menu Innovations

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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.
The 30-Day Challenge Sharon Olson, president of Olson Communications, tests her will and waistline in a month-long experiment in which she only eats food from the top quick serves in the nation.	Blazing Onion All three Blazing Onion locations serve local beers and wines from the Northwest to give customers a local flavor.
The Power of Two In an effort to encourage consumers to experiment with their menu, more quick serves have added a Choose Two menu option.	Tap into Beer, Wine What could your brand do with beer and wine? Consumers may finally be ready to answer that question for you.
The Ultimate Food Fight Are you losing business to the grocery store down the street? Don’t worry. You’re not alone.	Brewed to Perfection Craft beers help national restaurants give their menus a local feel.

industry headlines

Garden Fresh LTOs Hit the Menu at Einstein Bros., Noah's

2013-06-06

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group announced several new limited-time offers at its Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York Bagels locations...

La Madeleine Debuts New Summer Selections

2013-06-06

As the warm summer months quickly approach, la Madeleine Country French Café invites guests to unwind and cool down with its new French-inspired...

Sonic Makes Mornings Sweeter

2013-06-05

Not a morning person? You may not be alone. According to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive, nearly half (46 percent) of Millennials are...

KFC Launches Contest for Playground Makeovers

2013-06-05

In late March, KFC launched the Li’l Playground Makeover Facebook Contest and invited fans to enter to win makeovers for their local...

Pei Wei Brings Tastes of Summer to Menu

2013-06-04

To celebrate the fresh, lighter tastes of summer, Pei Wei Asian Diner is introducing two new lettuce wraps: Thai Chicken and Korean Steak. These...

Newk's Eatery Adding Summer Options to Menu

2013-06-03

Newk’s Eatery will be launching two new limited time offers: a buffalo chicken sandwich and an arugula salmon salad. These options will be...

Get Your Kicks with Schlotzsky’s Route 66 Promo

2013-06-03

Route 66, also known as the Main Street of America, is the inspiration behind Schlotzsky’s latest menu additions. Running from Chicago to...

El Pollo Loco Cooks Up New Carnitas Entrees

2013-05-31

El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken restaurant, introduced three new Pork Carnitas entrees which are available for a limited time only. Slowly...

DQ Stirs Up New Blizzard Creation

2013-05-31

Excitement continues at Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants in the U.S. nation-wide, as the Dairy Queen system kicks off the summer...

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Brews 3 Specialties for Hilton

2013-05-31

Guests staying in more than 740 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Embassy Suites Hotels...

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