Food & Beverage News & Media

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…

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Nathan’s Famous launches bacon cheddar cheesy burger

September 16, 2021

In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day, which will take place on Sept. 18, Nathan's Famous is launching a bacon cheddar cheesy burger for a limited time.

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Jollibee introduces Chickenwich

September 15, 2021

Jollibee is joining the chicken sandwich war with a Jollibee Chickenwich, in two versions, according to a press release.

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Could the next chicken war be vegan?

September 14, 2021

Diners have more choices than ever before, and that include vegans. Impossible Foods launched its plant-based chicken product for restaurants this week, while…

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Jack in the Box launches chicken sandwiches

September 14, 2021

Jack in the Box Inc. is rolling out a Cluck Chicken sandwich and BBQ Cluck Sandwich, accompanied by a tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign meant to poke fun at…

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Yum China launches balanced diet campaign

September 13, 2021

Yum China is launching a campaign to promote balanced diets by offering customers more fruit and vegetable options. The campaign will affect 6,000 KFC, Pizza…

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Burger King bans 120 ingredients from U.S. menu

September 9, 2021

Burger King has banned 120 artificial ingredients from its menu. The company began to remove artificial ingredients years ago as a long-term commitment to…

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Yum Brands to transition to cage-free egg products by 2026

September 9, 2021

Yum! Brands, parent company to KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, has released a global policy to transition to 100% cage-free eggs…

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Cinnaholic brings back fall favorites for limited time

September 9, 2021

Cinnaholic has debuted its line of limited time fall offerings. The bakery will bring back iconic sweets for the fall season, while staying on brand with…

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Pumpkin spice boosting sales at Dunkin', Starbucks

September 3, 2021

It's officially September and that means pumpkin spice everything is back at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants. Both Starbucks and Dunkin' are enjoying an…

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Krispy Kreme debuts fall doughnut lineup

September 3, 2021

Krispy Kreme has added three doughnuts to its fall menu, which includes the Pumpkin Spice Doughnut and Apple Cider Glaze which will make launch on Sept…

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McDonald's ice cream machines reportedly under FTC scrutiny

September 3, 2021

The Federal Trade Commission wants to know why McDonald's ice cream machines are reportedly always broken — a topic that is now late-night-talk-show fodder and…

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Wendy's introduces Big Bacon Cheddar Burger

August 31, 2021

Wendy's has launched a Big Bacon Cheddar Burger, the third addition to its "Made to Crave" line-up this year.

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Sonic Drive-In combines 2 menu items for LTO burger

August 31, 2021

Sonic Drive-In is combining two of its classic menu items to create a limited time burger called the Sonic Grilled Cheese Burger.

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Wendy's rolling out a crispier fry

August 30, 2021

In the post COVID-era, when food is traveling farther than ever, Wendy's is revamping its french fries to feature a crispier finish, according to a CNN…

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Del Taco reimagines the taco

August 27, 2021

Del Taco is debuting stuffed quesadilla tacos. The item combines tacos and quesadillas. A grilled chicken stuffed quesadilla taco is $1.99, a crispy chicken…

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Krispy Kreme offers 2 free doughnuts to vaccinated customers

August 26, 2021

Krispy Kreme is upping its vaccine promotion by offering two free doughnuts to every U.S. customers that has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot…

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Dunkin' pairs with Harpoon Brewery for fall beer offerings

August 26, 2021

For the fourth year in a row, Harpoon Brewery is teaming up with Dunkin' to create a line of beers that will hit stores this September. All are made with…

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Pizza Pizza adds plant-based chicken to menu

August 26, 2021

Canadian pizza company Pizza Pizza is partnering with Greenleaf Foods SPC to add plant-based chicken to menus at more than 400 locations across the country.

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Taco Bell sparks debate with menu item

August 26, 2021

Is it a taco or a chicken sandwich? That's the debate behind Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco making its debut September 2.

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