Top Menu Innovations News

Mintel’s recent research shows that sales in menu items that include such descriptions as “snackable” or “snacker” have increased by 170 percent since 2007.

Dunkin’ Brands looks to Huntsville, Alabama, to expand its Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins chains.

The Big Fat Crispy Chicken Taco includes a crispy, golden chicken strip, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, grated cheddar cheese, and a zesty ancho chile sauce on warm flatbread.

While the United Egg Producers claim low sales in supermarkets mean low popularity for cage-free eggs, the Humane Society of the United States thinks other metrics support the movement.

Pizza company goes national with a reminder that customers can request their own pizza if it’s not on the buffet.

Lisa Smith of Greenfield, Indiana, wins the 2010 Hardee’s Biscuit Baker Challenge, beating out over 1,900 bakers.

Company launches Cafitesse Academy, teaching the sales team and consumers of its Douwe Egberts Cafitesse product all about the benefits of its coffee.

Pretzelmaker/Pretzel Time unveils its Mini Pretzel Dogs after the success of Pretzel Dogs and Pretzel Bites.

New brand identity, including a new logo, will help coffee company as it goes from 3,000 points of distribution to 30,000 by end of fiscal year.

Mama Pita, a new fast-casual concept featuring authentic Mediterranean cuisine, will open May 22 in Plano, Texas.

McAlister’s Deli will be expanding its presence throughout North Carolina with the help of H&H Restaurant Properties and Caerus Holdings, LLC.

According to The NPD Group, yogurt, potato chips, and fresh fruit were the top three snack foods among American kids in 2009.

Red Mango is set to open its first set of Alabama locations this fall.

Larry’s Beans of Raleigh, North Carolina, won the Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award this year for its commitment to being socially, economically, and environmentally green.

Independent marketing and communications firm Bernstein-Rein won the Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Integrated Media Plan for its McDonald’s Honor Angus campaign.

The premium ice cream brand invites consumers to help celebrate its 50th anniversary.

FDA and CDC officials confirm E. coli 0145 in shredded romaine lettuce shipped to restaurants.

Consumers suffering from gluten-intolerance don’t have to avoid the ballpark anymore.

After a complete menu revamp in 2009, Pat & Oscar’s in San Diego has been remodeled to match the change.

Numerous chapters of the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity raised money with Yoplait this year by participating in the annual Save Lids to Save Lives College Challenge.

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The burrito chain opened its first European location in London, England, today, and it’s currently looking for more international location opportunities in France and Germany.

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q announced the return of free coffee for in-store diners, an old tradition the restaurant had left behind and is now bringing back to its customers.

STEVI B’S pizza announced plans to open six new locations in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

Pizza Patrón, the nation’s No. 1 Latin pizza brand, opened its first of 16 new stores in Atlanta in April.

The Einstein Noah Restaurant Group announced that starting this summer, it plans to use only cage-free eggs.

Great American Cookies gets ready to sell springtime cookie cakes for graduation parties and Mother’s day Celebrations.

The bagel chain’s summer menu items include the “4 Under $4” breakfast promotion and new iced coffee coolers.