Chuy’s Holdings Inc. expects to raise menu prices 3% or 3%-plus with the introduction of a new menu in February, executives said Tuesday. Steve Hislop, CEO, and president of the Austin, Texas-based casual-dining Mexican brand, said inflation in commodities and labor would lead the company to evaluate menu prices later in the year. “I’m pretty… read more
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Limited-Services Menu Prices Soared 8% in December
Fast-food menu prices soared 8% in December, according to new federal data released Wednesday, as the industry continues to pass on higher costs for food and labor onto customers. Prices for full-service menu items were not far behind, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, rising 6.6% annually. Overall, food-away-from-home inflation rose 0.6% monthly… read more
How Will Americans Eat in 2022? The Food Forecasters Speak
Trend forecasters say that laksa, a slurpable noodle soup served across parts of Southeast Asia, may rise in prominence in the United States in 2022. Last year at this time, optimistic trend forecasters predicted that the cork would burst from the bottle by summer. With vaccines in arms, food culture would vibrate in a robust economy. American… read more
GLOBAL FOODSERVICE NEWS – JANUARY 3, 2022 EDITION
Why More than Half of Taco Bell Workers are Unvaccinated In June, Taco Bell locations in California offered “a free seasoned beef Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos” to anyone who provided proof of vaccination. The company said it was offering the promotion because there are “still plenty of young people who need to get vaccinated.”… read more
How Will Americans Eat in 2022? The Food Forecasters Speak
They see a new interest in mushrooms, a rethinking of chicken and coffee, a resurgence of 1980s cocktails — and, believe it or not, a return to civility. Trend forecasters say that laksa, a slurpable noodle soup served across parts of Southeast Asia, may rise in prominence in the United States in 2022. Last year… read more
6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant
Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? When trusting someone else to protect your restaurant, it is important to find the right firm for the job. There are a lot of choices… read more
Taco Bell is Adding Chicken Wings to its Menu for One Week in January
The fast-food chain said in a press release that was shared with multiple news organizations that the dish will be available from 6 January for one week after 2 p.m. local time at all its US restaurants. The $5.99 dish includes five bone-in crispy chicken wings, which are coated in Mexican Queso seasoning, and are served… read more
Breakfast-Lunch Restaurant Visits Increased in Fall, NPD Reports
Breakfast and lunch restaurant visits showed signs of improvement in the September-November period after suffering from restrictions on schools, workplaces, and other activities during the COVID pandemic, according to new U.S. data from the NPD Group. NPD said Wednesday that In the three months ending November, online and physical visits to restaurants for breakfast increased… read more
Food and Restaurant Trends for 2022 Include Robots, Sustainability
As 2021 draws to a close, food and restaurant experts are making their predictions for the trends that will shape the way we eat in the coming year. This past year was another difficult one for restaurants as the pandemic continues to stir up uncertainty around everything from safety protocols to supply chains. Some of… read more
Jan-San Year in Review: Legislative Hurdles
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced two months ago that it was launching a stronger effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses associated with poultry products. “We’re doing this because for 20 years there has been a decrease in production contamination, without a corresponding decrease in illnesses,” said Sandra Eskin,… read more