Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

Jack in the Box's eclectic menu not hindering operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jack in the Box offers consumers five dayparts and a large menu boasting burgers, tacos and snacks. Ryan Ostrom, chief marketing officer, explains how and why…

NRA expects health, sustainability on menus in 2022

November 10, 2021

Restaurant customers can expect to see health taking center stage on menus and sustainability continue to be a priority in 2022.

What Today’s Pandemic Trends Mean For The Future Of Multi-Unit Restaurants –– And Beyond

Many of today's rapidly accelerating industry trends were already gathering steam before the pandemic hit. What changes are here to stay, and how do restaurant…

How franchisees can benefit from limited-item menus

by Nick Binnings — AC, Franchise Elevator PR

A limited menu allows a brand to create signature items that makes it stand out in a crowded field. Nick Binnings, director of brand development for Southern…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries get a boost from hot sauce

August 18, 2021

Taco Bell is testing a version of its Nacho Fries in conjunction with Southern California company Truff, a hot sauce brand.

Women in Marketing: A Fireside Chat with &Pizza & Gimbal

In this fireside chat, Gimbal's VP of Marketing, Liz Weinsten and &Pizza's Head of Marketing, Charae Carter Jenkins discuss everything from the meaning behind…

Chick-fil-A expands Spicy Chick-n-Strips test to more cities

April 29, 2021

Chick-fil-A's Chick-n-Strips are now being tested in three more cities along with the Spicy Chickn-n-Strips Biscuit menu item.

Taco Bell testing plant-based Cravetarian taco

April 22, 2021

Taco Bell is advancing its plant-based food strategy with a pilot test of a plant-based protein made from a pea/chickpea blend.

Advance Your Network Connectivity with Ventus Managed Network-as-a-Service

When a business's network encounters issues with downtime, it risks losing hundres of dollars each second it is down. To mitigate this risk, invest in a better…

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Chef Chatter: Menu Trends Revealed

A discussion about next year’s most popular foods from the people designing menus for some of the hottest up and coming fast casuals: Ichor Restaurant Group…

Dream Dinners expands menu, home delivery

September 22, 2020

Meal kit company, Dream Dinners, has expanded its menu to 20 dinner options, including four new entrees, available for pickup or delivery from 70 locations in…

Hot chicken + hot deals: 2 ways QSRs are igniting 2020 sales

In this edition of the QSRweb podcast, Dave's Hot Chicken CEO Bill Phelps talks about building a brand on simple, but sizzling chicken sandwiches, while a…

McDonald's spicy chicken is 1st new McNugget flavor in 37 years

August 25, 2020

Hot and spicy chicken continues to blaze through the quick-service category, even sweeping up McDonald's, which is launching Spicy Chicken McNuggets Sept. 16 …

In a World of Uncertainty, You Can Count on a Summer BBQ

While the world seems shifting between “Ground Hog Day” and constant change, one thing you can count on is that Summertime means BBQ.

Meatless Farm Survey Says Over a Quarter of Americans Will Opt for Plant-Based Meat Alternatives When Restaurants Reopen

With Americans champing at the bit to get back to daily routines and neighborhood restaurants, this survey's findings are a telling sign of what restaurant…

61% of US McDonald's customers OK with limited menu

June 9, 2020

When news first broke in an article in Inc.com that some McDonald's franchisees were leaning toward pushing for the brand to retain the limited menu it…

Top online COVID-19 coverage for QSRs: From borrowing options to menu must-haves

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Need guidance on how to get a loan without the help of a traditional bank? Wondering about your QSR's coffee sales in a pandemic-wary world? This review of…