Menu Innovations

May 20, 2013

Menu Innovations

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Living the LYFE in Quick Service Is a healthy fast-casual concept dreamed up by a couple of former McDonald’s executives the future of quick service?	How to Heat Up Fro Yo Warm treats boost sales during cold months.
Time to Get REAL A new healthy-eating program aims to incentivize restaurants to provide healthier options.	Time to Jump on the Bandwagon? It’s smart to follow industry trends, but don’t forget to add your own touch.
Carry On Thin is in for various bread items at sandwich restaurants.	Fair Fowl Operators build multiple sandwich flavors atop turkey.
Winging It Chicken wings are showing up on more quick-serve menus, and not just during football season.	One to Watch: Smiling Moose Deli Midwest sandwich chain plans to track its way across the country with slow and steady expansion.
How to Be a Sandwich Artist Why not give guests even more latitude for lunch?	Addition by Subtraction Sometimes the best menu strategy is the simplest.

industry headlines

Qdoba's Mango Salad LTO is Back

2013-05-07

Qdoba Mexican Grill kicks off summer early with the return of its popular, limited-time Mango Salad. The Mango Salad will be available in all...

Dunkin’ Intros New Coolatta Frozen Beverage Flavors

2013-05-02

As temperatures start to heat up, Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is helping people chill...

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.

Gold Star Chili Partners Up with Local Fire Department

2013-04-29

In a new series of television commercials, Gold Star Chili, The Flavor of Cincinnati, enlisted the aid of neighborhood firefighters to introduce...

WOW Café Expands its 'Wings' and Rebrands as American Grill

2013-04-29

New Orleans’ favorite wing joint WOW Café has gotten a facelift and will roll out a new trade dress among locations across New Orleans and...

Wixon Taps Into Its Southern Side for New Coating System

2013-04-26

Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors, and technologies for the food and beverage industry, now offers a proprietary Southern-Style Coating...

Tropical Smoothie Café Rides Waves of Growth

2013-04-26

After opening 40 franchise locations and signing 41 new franchise agreements in 2012, Tropical Smoothie Café is accelerating expansion in 2013...

New Menus, Ads Usher In Del Taco's Next Growth Phase

2013-04-25

Having been in refresh mode for more than year, Del Taco is ready to enter the final phase of a major brand upgrade that has so far included new...

Edible Arrangements Debuts New Mother’s Day Collection

2013-04-22

Edible Arrangements has something new for moms this year and if history is any indication, a record number of mothers nationwide will celebrate...

Penn Station East Coast Subs Offers Free Fresh-Cut Fries

2013-04-22

As a special thank you to its loyal customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to...

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