Menu Development: Page 3
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Retrieved from Ritz-Carlton on January 16, 2024
3 trends that will shape hotel restaurants in 2024
Gone are the days of “Cheesecake Factory”-size menus as hotels prioritize a la carte and plant-forward food and beverage options, according to Marriott International’s senior director of culinary for the U.S. and Canada.
By Jenna Walters • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Subway leans into snack category with latest menu update
The new items include 12-inch Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Cinnabon churros, and mark the chain’s first menu update this year.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds bowls to menu
An initial test of the item “exceeded expectations from both a sales and guest sentiment standpoint,” CMO Deborah von Kutzleben said.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Maizano on November 27, 2023
Deep Dive7 restaurant industry trends to watch in 2024
Development costs will remain high and service fees could frustrate diners, but personalized offers and labor-saving tech may give brands an edge.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Aneurin Canham-Clyne , Julie Littman • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Denny’s, Franklin Junction strike 250-unit virtual brand deal
The diner chain has been deepening its virtual brand investments over the past few years, expanding its Banda Burrito test ninefold in November.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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The Brass Tap revs up ‘food truck’ menu
The craft beer bar, which has over 50 units, will provide both value-based and premium offerings inspired by popular food truck items.
By Julie Littman • Updated Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Back to Basics: How to build a successful delivery program
Delivery customers tend to have larger baskets and give retailers several chances to upsell, but it’s important to curate the menu, experts say.
By Amanda Baltazar • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Taco Bell expands value menu
In a bid to boost value and increase digital engagement, Taco Bell is adding six value items and a veggie combo.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz partners with Taco Bell on kits bringing restaurant chain’s offerings to the home
The offerings — the first of several Taco Bell at Home innovations planned for this year by the long-time collaborators — will be sold at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Arko collaborates with Tyson on discounted chicken sandwich
As part of the company’s efforts to reach price sensitive customers, the new sandwich costs $2.99 for fas Rewards members and is available at more than 300 locations.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Q&APinstripes could reach 150 units as a public company
Going public was in the plan for about five years and will raise fresh capital to support the 14-unit brand’s growth, CEO and founder Dale Schwartz said.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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How c-stores are using food, merch and more to boost holiday traffic
Whether it’s festive coffees, ugly sweaters or even a seasonally themed pic from Wally’s photo booth, c-stores are taking a variety of approaches to engaging customers.
By Christine Blank • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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Chuck E. Cheese extends menu with items for adults
The Grown-Up Menu includes four pizza flavors, wings and spicy meatballs and is part of the company’s strategy to improve its offerings for parents.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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CosMc’s service model, pricing unlikely to hurt Starbucks, analysts say
The concept’s drinks and snacks are similar to Starbucks and Dutch Bros’ offerings, but CosMc’s comparative discount may not make up for a “lack of human interaction,” per a William Blair report.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Dec. 12, 2023 -
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McDonald’s CosMc’s chain is coming for Starbucks customers
The beverage-forward concept is targeting the “3 p.m. slump” — a daypart Starbucks is also working to improve — with highly customizable caffeinated beverages and select food items, CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors Wednesday.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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How 6 casual chains revamped their menus in 2023
IHOP, Denny’s, Red Robin and TGI Fridays emphasized menu updates this year in a bid to boost traffic and sales.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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ColumnFueling Up: People hate Wawa’s pizza. Here’s what the company can do about it.
Critics and consumers have harshly judged the retailer’s pies since they debuted this summer. If sales are also poor, it may need to pull pizza from its menus, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2023 -
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Subway will bring footlong cookie to permanent menu
When the sandwich chain debuted the oblong dessert at a Miami “Cookieway” pop-up last year, supply ran out in less than two hours.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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3 ways restaurants can drive traffic in 2024
Operators are reaching a price hike ceiling as diners worry about their spending, but deep discounts can hurt margins, making it tricky to offer meaningful value, Deutsche Bank analyst Lauren Silberman said at RFDC.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Can c-stores become dinner destinations?
While the industry is better known for beverages and snacks, a growing emphasis on meals can open big opportunities for retailers with the right offers.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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Starbucks adds 4 holiday cold foam flavors
Starbucks’ new holiday cold foam could help drive year-round consumption of cold coffee, even as customization strains store-level labor.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated Nov. 29, 2023 -
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Popeyes adds wings lineup to core menu
The menu expansion follows the chain's successful Ghost Pepper Wings LTO, which contributed to a 5.6% increase in same-store sales during Q3.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Courtesy of Pizza Hut
Beyond Meat makes another push into restaurants with Pizza Hut pepperoni in the UK
The LTO topping will be available starting in January. The plant-based pioneer has struggled to gain traction with similar partnerships in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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IHOP, Applebee’s lean into menu development to drive sales
IHOP rolled out its biggest menu update in its history this year, which led to an uptick in sales, and Applebee’s is testing 200 items as part of its own update.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 16, 2023 -
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Report: 64% of diners to order holiday items from restaurants
Thirty-seven percent of consumers say they would rather order their entire holiday meal from a restaurant, according to a HungerRush survey.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 14, 2023
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