Menu Development: Page 23
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Courtesy of Bloomin' Brands
Bloomin’ plans to keep menu price hikes below inflation
The company said during its second quarter earnings call it expects to keep price increases around 6.5% in the latter half of the year.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Wingstop
Wingstop expects its food costs to shrink this year
The chain is experiencing a 19% drop in chicken wing costs, allowing it to lean more heavily on value offerings as other restaurants hike menu prices.
By Julie Littman • July 29, 2022 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
McDonald’s US plant-based burger test is over
The company said the test “concluded as planned,” but the news comes amid analyst speculation of low product sales.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Chipotle
Chipotle plans 4% menu increase in August
The price hike will help offset rising operating costs due to increased wages and inflation, especially around dairy, tortillas and packaging.
By Julie Littman • July 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of Piestro/Matt Lucido
Piestro and Capriotti’s pilot automated pizzeria in Las Vegas
The sandwich chain plans to buy up to 100 Piestro Pods in the five years following the pilot, and to incorporate the pods in future store layouts.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 21, 2022 -
Permission granted by Chipotle
Report: Chipotle remains cheaper than rivals despite menu price hikes
The chain is about 10% less expensive than Qdoba and Moe’s Southwest Grill, a survey from BTIG indicates.
By Alicia Kelso • July 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of Starbucks
Starbucks chicken sandwich recall dents food strategy
The coffee chain issued a stop-sale order on its Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich on June 26. Some employees say the menu item made them sick.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 7, 2022 -
Permission granted by Subway
Subway launches biggest menu update in its history
A year after its Eat Fresh Refresh menu debut, the chain unveiled 12 signature subs that customers can order by name or number instead of customizing.
By Julie Littman • July 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme adds soft serve ice cream to menu
The new frozen treats, which launched Tuesday, will appear initially in 10 U.S. markets with additional locations to come later in the summer.
By Julie Littman • June 21, 2022 -
How Wingstop is taking control of its poultry supply chain
The company is considering joint ventures with suppliers, acquiring a poultry complex or building its own plant to secure more predictable food costs.
By Julie Littman • May 18, 2022 -
Retrieved from McDonald's on January 06, 2019
McDonald’s hikes menu prices 8% as visits fall 1%
CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors the chain is closely monitoring lower income consumers, who he predicts will have "increased value sensitivity" as gas costs and rent rates surge.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 29, 2022 -
Retrieved from McDonald's via Twitter on March 21, 2022
Why McDonald’s leveraged buzzy Szechuan sauce to boost its app
Promotions like the recent mobile-only offer for Szechuan sauce can onboard more app users and deliver insights into consumer spending habits.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of IHOP
IHOP opens International Bank of Pancakes with sunny influencer push
The brand's first loyalty program — which doles out crypto-inspired PanCoins — is supported by creators known for their sense of joy.
By Peter Adams • April 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
BTIG: Nationwide McPlant rollout highly unlikely this year
A recent check-in with franchisees revealed sales of McDonald’s plant-based burger in its California and Texas test markets are coming in at or below low-end sales projections.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated June 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of Chipotle
Chipotle’s menu prices are about 10% higher than last year, and still climbing
The menu price hikes contributed to strong quarterly sales, with same-store sales rising 15% over Q4 2020 and total sales hitting $2 billion, exceeding analyst predictions.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 9, 2022 -
Courtesy of Taco Bell
Taco Bell crowdsources fan ideas for time-loop Nacho Fries ad
The latest promotion for the limited-run menu item takes a unique approach in tapping Twitter to steer the spot's creative direction.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Jan. 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of Chipotle
Chipotle, KFC and Donatos ring in 2022 with plant-based launches
Two out of the three products are only limited-time offerings, but come as the plant-based meat market is expected to grow more than 20% per year through 2028.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of McDonald's
McDonald’s expands test of McPlant burger to 600 units
Following strong performances at eight testing locations, McDonald's is expanding its plant-based offerings in California and Texas.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated Jan. 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of Restaurant Brands International
Burger King to simplify menu to boost drive-thru times
The chain is planning to remove complicated sandwich builds and improve menu design to help customers make quicker decisions at the drive-thru.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 2, 2021
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