Chick-fil-A will test a cauliflower sandwich in its first plant-based pilot

Posted

Chick-fil-A will test its first plant-based entree: a cauliflower sandwich. KEY POINTS Chick-fil-A will test a cauliflower sandwich in three markets, starting Monday. The new sandwich closely resembles its famous chicken sandwich but uses breaded and pressure-cooked cauliflower in place of meat. The fast-food chain said it’s been working on a plant-based sandwich for nearly… read more

Value offerings positioning Yum! Brands for growth

Posted

Value offerings lured consumers to Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut restaurants in the recent quarter, according to executives at parent company Yum! Brands, Inc. Lower-price items including burritos and wraps position the company well in the current environment, said David W. Gibbs, chief executive officer. “We feel great that all of our brands are… read more

QSR and FSR to Launch New In-Person Events

Posted

QSR and FSR to Launch New In-Person Events in 2023 WTWH Media, LLC, has announced the launch of two in-person events for the restaurant industry in 2023, the QSR Evolution Conference and the NextGen Restaurant Summit. The events, which will be co-located at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta, will take place September 6-7, 2023…. read more

Global Foodservice News – February 1, 2023 Edition

Posted

Chipotle seeks to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of busy spring months . . . . Chipotle Mexican Grill is Seeking to Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of its busiest time of the year, which runs from March to May In recent months, restaurants have found it easier to… read more

10 Tips for Foodservice Providers Creating a Sustainability Strategy

Posted

THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT TO REMEMBER IS TO TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY. In today’s world, a company’s success is increasingly defined by its ability to meet the “triple bottom line”— concurrently serving the needs of people, planet, and profit. This is no small task, especially for food service providers that must ensure food… read more

Genghis Grill Enters 2023 with Momentum, Sights Set on Growth

Posted

Genghis Grill enters 2023 with a healthy serving of momentum behind it . . . . Stocked with the 24 signed agreements it inked in 2022 and 23 locations already in various stages of franchise development, the brand is positioned for milestone growth. “There has never been a more exciting time to be a part… read more

Rethink the Rebrand: How On The Border Got its Mojo Back

Posted

THE CLASSIC CHAIN TAPPED INTO THE DIFFERENTIATORS THAT MADE IT GREAT IN THE PAST . Rebrand. It’s a word that can create both fear and excitement, especially for those in the restaurant industry. There are so many things that will run through your head when you think about tackling an initiative this big. Where do… read more