Younger Consumers Become a Target for Pizza Hut Offering convenient and portable products and competing in different eating occasions are two ways executives of Pizza Hut expect to attract more younger consumers. “It’s not a secret that Pizza Hut historically has been more popular with older people than with younger people,” said Aaron M. Powell,… read more
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Brinker Names Supply Chain Exec
James Butler has joined Brinker International, Inc. as chief supply chain officer and senior vice president . . . . Mr. Butler will oversee the company’s procurement efforts, food safety and quality assurance, distribution and logistics, brand program management, and all other supply chain functions. “James is a visionary leader who builds collaborative, integrated teams… read more
Subway Officially on the Block
What began as speculation in a Wall Street Journal article has now been verified — The Subway quick-service chain is for sale. Doctor’s Associates, Inc., the owner of the business, did not establish a timeline for when a sale may happen, saying only that it will conduct a “sales exploration process.” The disclosure the chain… read more
Fast-casual Indian concept RASA names Trey Moats chief operating officer
The former Potbelly and Rōti Executive is the Latest Senior Fast-casual Indian restaurant RASA has expanded its executive team with the addition of Trey Moats as its chief operating officer. Moats most recently was COO of fast-casual Mediterranean chain Rōti, a chain where he worked in various positions for more than eight years. Prior to… read more
Subscriptions: the latest trend in the food industry, and it’s not slowing down
More Restaurants Embrace Subscription Model to Drive Revenue and Retain Customers Restaurants are turning to subscription models to ensure steady revenue and customer visits. The move is industry-wide, too, with large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang’s and local eateries experimenting with different subscription perks and benefits. As the Associated Press reports, subscriptions work as… read more
Whataburger Features Black Creators in its ‘Museum of Art’
.Whataburger Inc. this month is highlighting Black artists and displaying commissioned works at its Whataburger Museum of Art Instagram account, the company said. The San Antonio, Texas-based burger brand is making the works available on the platform throughout Black History Month. They can be viewed at the @thewmoa Instagram throughout February and beyond. The account,… read more
McDonald’s and KFC encourage order-ahead business
McDonald’s and KFC just updated their apps to encourage order-ahead business and offer digital exclusive deals, respectively. Several companies are hinting at more updates to come . . . . Restaurant brands update their apps to attract value-and-convenience-seeking consumers McDonald’s has upgraded its app to encourage mobile order-ahead business. The company sent an update this… read more
How Papa Johns Used Menu Innovation to Fight Against Inflationary Pressures
From Papa Bites to crispy parm pizza, Papa Johns keeps coming out with new menu items to keep customers engaged despite inflationary pressures . . . Although during the pandemic, Papa Johns was one of the highest performing “pizza darlings” of the industry — taking advantage of consumers’ need for cheaper, easier to order for… read more
Kerry Innovation Center Explores Latest Culinary Trends
Often it takes a deep dive to plunge into an unknown ocean of new product opportunities. For bakers and snack producers, exploring the endless possibilities for innovation beneath the surface may also require them to navigate a sea of changes to their standard product development processes. For Kerry, engagement and discovery form the foundation for… read more
Starbucks’ Latest Innovation – Coffee and Olive Oil?
Starbucks Corp. is introducing Oleato, a line of beverages that combine arabica coffee with extra virgin olive oil. Oleato launched in Italy on Feb. 22 as a platform featuring such varieties as latte, expresso, cold brew, and iced cortado. The company plans to introduce the new platform in Southern California this spring and to Japan,… read more