The restaurant chain builds demand by teasing the return of popular items and putting a time limit on current best-sellers. Two brand-new LTOs are also in test . . . . The cheesy quesadilla-burrito hybrid known as the Quesarito has an expiration date of April 19, but starting in a week, three other popular items… read more
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In-N-Out’s newest catering truck creating mini versions of the brand’s most popular items
In-N-Out’s Catering Channel Introduces Fries for the First Time For In-N-Out, catering isn’t new. The California-based quick-service restaurant brand has had 10 catering trucks — called Cookout Trucks — since 1974. But now, for the first time ever, one is serving up fries. This month, the chain will debut its newest truck named after co-founder… read more
The Women of King Street–Christina Guidera
How Christina Guidera built a forward-thinking business that marries baking and entrepreneurship . . . . As the founder and CEO of King Street Baking Co., Pastry Chef Christina Guidera is proud to have structured a baking company around women. Growing up in New Jersey, Guidera spent countless hours baking with her grandma, a “traditional… read more
Special promotions/$5 bowls among platforms considered at El Pollo
El Pollo Loco Works to Hold Onto Younger, Budget-Pinched Customers El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. is working to hold onto a growing base of younger customers and economically pinched lower-income patrons, executives said Thursday. The Costa Mesa, Calif.-based fire-grilled chicken brand would continue to drive differentiation, said Larry Roberts, the brand CEO, on a fourth-quarter… read more
U.S. Foods Tries Weekend Deliveries
Deliveries have been added on Saturdays and Sundays to provide more scheduling flexibility to employees, but customers have discovered a labor benefit as well Foodservice distributor US Foods is adding Saturday and Sunday deliveries in a handful of test markets as a potential plus for employees and customers. The three-market trial is intended to provide… read more
Food services/drinking places added 70,000 jobs. Now 100,000 short of pre-pandemic levels
Food services and drinking places added nearly 70,000 jobs in February, according to new federal data. They are now 100,000 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels . . . . Restaurants and Bars Near a Full Job Recovery Restaurants and bars continued to add a healthy dose of workers last month as the industry gets near… read more
4,325-square-foot space an elegant Parisian feel with Tiffany Blue accents
La Parisienne French Bistro to Open in Frisco, Texas La Parisienne French Bistro, the Parisian-inspired Bistro featuring French fare for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, high tea service, housemade desserts, and chic cocktails will open to the public on Monday, March 13 at The Star at Frisco at 6740 Winning Way, Suite 1000, Frisco, TX 75034…. read more
Bain Capital, Goldman Sachs Among Subway’s Potential Bidders
Subway announces potential sale of the company . . . . A report from UK-based Sky News says Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bain Capital are among those interested in acquiring the sandwich chain. Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bain Capital are among those interested in acquiring the Subway sandwich chain, according to a new… read more
Branded merchandise a staple of modern marketing playbook for food brands and restaurant chains
‘We always aim to get people talking: Kitschy merch continues to drive buzz for food brands Case in point: When Panera wanted to promote its new toasted baguette sandwich line, it chose to launch a Fendi Baguette-inspired handbag, tied to New York Fashion Week. Called “the BAGuette,” the bright green spoof bag is embossed with… read more
USDA Proposes new rule for ‘Product of USA’ label
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a new rule for “Product of USA” label claims on March 6. The rule would require that animals be born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States in order for meat, poultry, and egg products to bear the “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label… read more