Menu Development: Page 15

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    Smoothie King expands menu with bowls

    The fast casual smoothie chain is rolling out six bowls this week across 1,100 locations nationwide as it plots expansion. 

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Rutter’s launches rotating foodservice menu

    Starting with three items, including a peanut butter burger, the c-store chain’s new options will change out regularly throughout the year.

    By Jessica Loder • April 3, 2023
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    Loyalty & Rewards Strategy

    Capturing — and keeping — loyal customers is more crucial than ever as diner price sensitivity puts pressure on restaurants.

    By Restaurant Dive staff
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    IHOP to serve biggest menu revision to date

    The new items, which will be added on Monday, span across breakfast, lunch and dinner and are part of the company’s ongoing menu innovation strategy. 

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Uber Eats adds virtual restaurant program to offer turnkey delivery-only concepts

    The aggregator also revised its virtual restaurant policies to prevent duplicate menus, which reduce the variety and quality of options on its platform. 

    By • March 28, 2023
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    How 7 fast casual, full-service chains are hiking prices

    Applebee’s, Chipotle and Shake Shack have raised prices between 7.5% and 10%, and Noodles & Company will test dynamic pricing as chains contend with inflation. 

    By Restaurant Dive Team • March 24, 2023
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    Fogo de Chão says plant-based fare, cocktail lounges attract young diners

    By offering a richer menu than just fire-roasted meats, the Brazilian restaurant has gained strong awareness among younger consumers, which has helped it open new restaurants.

    By • March 24, 2023
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    How 5 QSR giants are tackling menu pricing, strategy

    McDonald’s, Starbucks and Wendy’s took price between 6% and 10% in 2022, and experts expect prices to rise further as chains face economic headwinds. 

    By Restaurant Dive Team • March 23, 2023
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    How breakfast brands are reinventing morning menus

    Restaurants like First Watch, Snooze and Another Broken Egg Cafe have been adding twists to classic menu items as the segment emphasizes affordable brunch options.

    By • March 23, 2023
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    Subway brings back Footlong Pass subscription

    The chain, which sold out 10,000 subscriptions in August in under six hours, is now offering 250,000 passes to rewards members for April redemption. 

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Denny’s serves up AR experience with new menu overhaul

    Guests can take a virtual tour of Denny’s new menu and get exclusive deals, as part of a brand update that includes new kitchen equipment and food offerings. 

    By • March 15, 2023
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    How Applebee’s new president plans to revive franchisee development

    With high costs hurting potential ROI on new builds, Tony Moralejo wants to save with a new kitchen prototype and franchisee incentives.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    Sweetgreen launches catering as workers return to offices

    The fast casual chain slowly grew the channel through a pilot program last year as it expanded into new markets. 

    By • March 7, 2023
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    How Wetzel’s Pretzels built a pipeline to reach 400 units this year

    CEO Jennifer Schuler discusses the chain’s strategy of opening units inside c-stores and large retailers like Walmart and Macy’s.

    By • March 1, 2023
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    McDonald’s scales Krispy Kreme pilot to 160 Kentucky units

    Months after launching at nine stores, the chain will begin selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts from units in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, on March 21.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Chipotle adding TikTok viral fajita quesadilla to digital menu

    The menu item, which began as a menu hack video on the social media platform, will be available starting Thursday.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Shake Shack serves up fine dining experience with White Truffle Menu

    Ten Shake Shack restaurants are taking reservations for a prix fixe tasting menu that costs $20 per person.

    By • Feb. 22, 2023
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    McDonald’s readies first-ever duo meal with Cardi B and Offset

    Timed to Valentine's Day, the effort includes tie-ups with dating apps and a kiss cam billboard in Times Square.

    By Chris Kelly , • Feb. 13, 2023
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    Chick-fil-A pilots first chicken-free sandwich

    The cauliflower sandwich, which is marinated, breaded and pressure cooked simiarly to its chicken sandwich, will be available in Denver; Charleston, South Carolina; and in the Greensboro-Triad region in North Carolina.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Yum sales boosted by Pizza Hut Melts, Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

    Value-heavy menu items were key to driving visits among lower-income diners, Yum CEO David Gibbs said on the company’s Q4 earnings call.

    By • Feb. 8, 2023
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    Domino’s adds loaded tater tots to menu

    The menu item, which comes in three varieties as part of the chain’s $6.99 Mix & Match Deal, marks Domino’s first potato product on its national menu.

    By • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Red Robin hires CPK vet as VP of culinary

    Brian Sullivan, who spent 34 years at California Pizza Kitchen, will help Red Robin invest in higher food quality and a menu refresh. 

    By • Feb. 2, 2023
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    Dunkin’ doubles down on loyalty with exclusive latte

    Months after retooling its rewards program, the chain has added the Brownie Batter Signature Latte, its first beverage available only to loyalty members.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    McDonald’s will lean into chicken, coffee to grow diner frequency

    The core menu categories pose significant growth opportunity, McDonald’s executives said Tuesday, as the chain aims to better compete with chicken-only chains and leverage coffee’s high margins. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
  • Chick-fil-A piloted a virtual restaurant brand via Little Blue Menu in fall 2021.
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    Chick-fil-A to open second Little Blue Menu location

    The chain’s original Nashville, Tennessee, prototype offers items from virtual concepts Outfox Wings and Because, Burger in addition to Chick-fil-A’s menu. 

    By • Updated Jan. 30, 2023
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    Mod tries expanding beyond pizza with wings test

    If the pilot is successful, Mod could add wings to its permanent menu, revising its offerings alongside brands like Pizza Hut, Papa Johns and Pie Five.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023