Menu Innovations

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The Menu Strategy Spurring Del Taco's Success The second largest Mexican-American chain is bucking trends with its impressive sales. Here's why.	The Limitless Possibilities of Fried Chicken When it comes to comfort, indulgence, and creative culinary license, fried chicken delivers.
Appetizers: The Secret to Keeping Your Menu Fresh Appetizers are a great way to test out new flavors with customers without the full investment of adding a new entrée.	How Flyrite Chicken’s The Superfly Came to Be Flyrite Chicken’s famed menu item give guests "the sandwich of their dreams."
Insects, Elk, and the Rise of Alternative Proteins Brands look to alternative proteins for healthier and more sustainable meat options.	Tips to Take Your Poultry Beyond the Fryer Chicken and turkey aren’t just fit to be fried. Just ask these operators who are grilling, roasting, and barbecuing the birds with delicious results.
Why Fried Chicken is Cool Again Operators are wowing customers with elevated fried chicken dishes.	8 Questions with Starbird CEO Aaron Noveshen Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of The Culinary Edge and Starbird, explains how innovation is giving fried chicken a new lease with customers.
For Restaurants, Quinoa is Just the Beginning Quinoa’s breakout leads operators to seek other grain options.	Why Grains are Taking Off in Quick Service Chef Michael Holleman shares his thoughts on where the grain trend goes from here.

industry headlines

Freddy’s Launches Fall Menu, Pumpkin Pie Concrete

2017-09-21 Fast casual restaurant concept, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, announced the launch of its fall menu, which features a product lineup of ...

Wetzel's Launches Pumpkin Spice Bitz Flavor

2017-09-14 Fall has never tasted so sweet thanks to Wetzel’s Pretzel’s newest limited time offering, Pumpkin Spice Bitz, available at Wetzel’s Pretzels across th...

Villa Italian Kitchen Launches First Pumpkin Spice Pizza

2017-09-14 Every year, when fall begins, food establishments nationwide brace themselves for the hit they'll take when all of their customers flock to coffee sho...

Bruegger’s Bagels Launches Fall Menu

2017-09-13 Bruegger’s Bagels, known for its authentic New York-style bagels and signature egg sandwiches, has launched its new seasonal menu featuring the rich f...

Gigi’s Cupcakes Unveils New Flavors for Fall

2017-09-13 Gigi’s Cupcakes, the largest cupcake franchise in the country, is ushering in fall with a host of sweet new seasonal flavors.

Cicis Adds New Pizzas Inspired by Wings

2017-09-07 Just in time for football season, Cicis introduces all-new, fan-friendly pizzas inspired by wings in three craveable flavors: Sweet Honey BBQ, Zesty G...

La Brea Bakery Introducing Sweet Pecan Loaf

2017-09-07 For the upcoming holiday season, La Brea Bakery plans to introduce a new Sweet Pecan Loaf made with rich maple and gently roasted pecans, available fo...

Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nuggets Return to Auntie Anne’s

2017-09-06 Back by popular demand, Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is rolling out the dough for Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Nugg...

Dairy Queen Launches New Best Chocolate Cake Blizzard

2017-09-06 To celebrate chocolate as the most popular cake flavor, the Dairy Queen system, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is calling all chocolate cake lovers for...

Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Coming for One Day Only

2017-09-06 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is ushering in autumn with the return of its popular Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnut for one day only—Friday.

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