Menu Innovations

May 18, 2013

Menu Innovations

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Pub-Style Protein Snacks Take a hint from across the pond and tap into America’s growing love for pub foods.	The State of Snacks Quick serves are in position to satisfy nibbling consumers.
A Pizza the Action Diners are demanding gourmet, health-conscious pizzas and are willing to pay a premium. Are you ready?	New NRA, Food News Media Podcast Episode Industry expert Joan Rector McGlockton explains the industry’s stance on a variety of nutritional topics.
The Case for Cheap Eats Why restaurants play in the affordable menu game.	Pizza Pie A La Mode A nod to modern culinary fashions can enliven tired traditional pizzas.
Menus Get Some Summer Love Quick serves roll out summer-themed menu items to capture customers escaping from the heat.	Food for the Road The growing number of mobile units provides a variety of flavors for brands looking for menu inspirations.
Bell on the Ball Greg Creed, CEO of Taco Bell, talks about the company’s secret salt reductions, why he’s not afraid of Chipotle, and oh yeah, that pesky beef lawsuit.	The Case for Humane Humanely raised foods are in higher demand than even local and organic ingredients. Quick serves have a big opportunity to answer the cry from consumers.

industry headlines

Whataburger Kicks Up Menu with New 'Monterey Melt' Burger

2013-04-03

Whataburger’s new Monterey Melt burger, available for a limited time includes two 100 percent beef patties topped with Monterey Jack and...

DQ Debuts Choco Covered Pretzel Blizzard

2013-04-03

Sweet and salty is one of the trending flavor profiles that the Dairy Queen system has turned into a new Blizzard Treat flavor.

Orange Leaf Celebrates 3rd Birthday with New Cake Flavors

2013-04-03

This month, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt celebrates three years of growth by sharing two new cake flavors with customers: Chocolate Cake, the...

Popeyes Brings Back Rip'n Chick'n for LTO

2013-04-03

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, offers Rip'n Chick'n – tenders cut into pull-apart strips that are easy to rip and dip – from April...

Erbert & Gerbert’s Launches the Luna

2013-04-03

Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop rolls out a new creation for April at a restaurant near you – the Luna. Composed of tangy-sweet...

HMSHost Gets Nominated for Operator Innovation Awards

2013-04-02

Global restaurateur HMSHosthas been selected as a finalist for the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) 2013 Operator Innovations Awards...

Krystal Rolls Out New Pork Chop Options

2013-03-29

Krystal is offering a new item that’s sure to please Krystal Lovers with the introduction of the Pork Chop Krystal. Made from a Thick...

Mintel: Americans Open to Low-Sodium Life

2013-03-29

While almost six in 10 Americans (58 percent) say they watch their sodium intake, new research from Mintel on consumer attitudes toward sodium...

NRA's Operator Innovations Award Finalists Revealed

2013-03-28

An independent panel of foodservice operators from the across the industry has selected the finalists for the 2013 Operator Innovations Awards....

KFC's Li'l New Menu Idea: Bucket Kids Meals

2013-03-28

This March, KFC introduces a meal that is sized just for its Li’ttlest fans: KFC’s Li’l Bucket Kids Meals. Packaged in a kid-...

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