IN TODAY’S BATTLE TO COURT DINERS, HOW YOU “DEFINE” VALUE MATTERS MORE THAN THE PRICE ITSELF . . . . Why is Restaurant Traffic Declining? It All Comes Down to Value Consumer expectations have changed. Foodservice has begun to experience a new pain that is requiring current and detailed analytics, and then a team… read more
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Woody’s Bar-B-Q Releases Fried Chicken and Fried Pork Chops for Limited Time
Woody’s Bar-B-Q announced the introduction of two new menu items for a limited time under the fitting campaign name, “Southern Fried Happiness.” Listed among its signature menu items that consist primarily of the classic Southern BBQ chain’s slow-smoked meats, comfort food sides, and decadent desserts, the pair of promotional dishes is hand-battered and deep-fried to… read more
5 Ways to Increase Productivity in the Kitchen . .
IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE ON THE SAME PAGE FOR A SMOOTH SERVICE, COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE KEY COMPONENTS OF A PRODUCTIVE KITCHEN To combat slim margins, restaurant kitchens should prioritize efficient and productive kitchen operations. With over 15 years of experience as a chef, and thanks to some of the… read more
Not all of the investment community is excited about Darden’s recent $715 million acquisition of Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
ANALYSTS HAVE QUESTIONED THE COMPANY’S ACQUISITION OF THE STEAKHOUSE, SAYING THERE’S TOO MANY SIMILARITIES WITH OTHER BRANDS IT OWNS . . . . BTIG analyst Peter Saleh said in a report that his company has a mixed opinion. They all understand the financial rationale (Darden’s fine-dining category grew from $830 million to almost $1.4 billion),… read more
Texas has gained more residents in the past two years than any other state in the nation
Texas has gained more residents in the past two years than any other state in the nation, which is driving some optimism among restaurant operators . . . . The big Takeaway from the Texas Restaurant Association Show: Optimism I just returned from my very first Texas Restaurant Association Show, this year in Houston,… read more
Former Papa John’s executive to lead brand’s marketing and digital strategies
Wingstop Names Anne Fischer as Chief Growth Officer . . . . Wingstop Inc. has named Anne Fischer as chief growth officer and a senior vice president, the company announced Tuesday. The Dallas-based quick-service brand said Fischer most recently served as chief marketing and digital officer at Atlanta-based Papa John’s International Inc. Fischer has more… read more
Taco Bell has Digitized its Iconic Coin Drop Game
The restaurant is bringing back its Coin Drop game for loyalty members and incentivizing round up orders for scholarships . . . . Following its campaign launch with Paris Hilton, Taco Bell is once again tapping into nostalgia by introducing a digitized version of its popular Coin Drop game. The countertop game was wildly popular… read more
KCL Speaks Your Language
Leading Foodservice Design Software Now Available in Spanish, French, and Italian, as well as English . . . KCL, the industry leader in foodservice design technologies, announces that their BIM/CAD Designer software can now be used in English, Spanish, French, and Italian. KCL helps manufacturers distribute their CAD, Revit, and other product content while… read more
Chick-fil-A Launches Little Blue Menu Food Truck
Chick-fil-A’s Little Blue Menu virtual brand is hitting the road. The chain’s delivery-led concept, which first opened in Nashville in late 2021, has a new food truck that will initially visit Louisville, Ky., for a three-month stint in the Oxmoor Mall parking lot. The opening date has not yet been announced, but the food truck’s… read more
Global Foodservice News – July 1, 2023 Edition
KFC’s new sandwich comes as several brands add variations to the high-demand offering, indicating we may be in a second phase of the so-called chicken sandwich wars . . . . KFC is Rolling Out its BBQ Chicken Sandwich Nationally KFC’s Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich test, launched in Tampa, Florida, in February, must… read more