menu trends

Operations

Benefits of Adding Convenient, Fresh Options to a Franchisee Portfolio

As consumers focus more on eating healthier foods, operators who offer those foods stand to succeed.

Marketing

Here's why restaurant chains are selling one another's products

Restaurant Rewind: The lines between segments aren't the only traditional boundaries that are being smudged in today's competitive environment. Contrary to the old rules, concepts are tapping the drawing power of competitors for share of stomach.

How does VP of Culinary and Supply Chain Becca McIntyre handle research and development for 14 diverse concepts? By varying menu strategies to fit each brand's goals and customers.

Behind the Menu: Bite-size Apple Pie Poppers, created to target customers' sweet spot, lend themselves to line extensions to expand the chain’s snack selections.

Menu Talk: Plus, breaking bread myths with Modernist Cuisine author Nathan Myhrvold.

The annual event is the place to showcase new ingredients, flavors and formats, and this year’s array didn’t disappoint.

Technomic’s latest Global Menu Trend Study pinpoints evolving dishes and drinks that can influence restaurant menus in the States.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about Coqodaq’s fried chicken-and-champagne deal, Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s fan girls and how Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes sets itself apart in a crowded segment.

Adding bold flavor with condiments such as barbecue sauce can be a game-changer.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and restaurant news.

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