Menu Development

Unilever Launches Seductive Nutrition Approach to Menus

QSR magazine — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:43:19 +0000

Unilever Food Solutions’ latest World Menu Report titled "Seductive Nutrition" finds that U.S. restaurant guests want the choice of eating healthier when dining out, but those good intentions do not always translate into action.

While 52 percent of U.S. diners surveyed said they frequently look for healthy menu options when eating out, 70 percent prefer to treat themselves when they place their order. Nearly 40 percent of diners say the healthy option sounds less tasty or may not be as filling.

As Pink Slime Looms, Chicken Mentions Increase on Menus

QSR magazine — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:57:44 +0000

Beef may not be ‘what’s for dinner.’ After the recent report of mad cow disease in California, combined with the bad press that is already looming over the beef industry from pink slime, chicken might be making a resurgence on the foodservice scene, according to latest research from Mintel.

Krispy Kreme Gets Zesty with Summer Donuts, Drinks

QSR magazine — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:14:03 +0000

Krispy Kreme adds some zest to its Fruit Stand Flavor summer treats with a new lemon and lime duo of doughnuts, including new Key Lime Kreme pie, and three new fruity blended beverages.

The new Glazed Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Key Lime Kreme Pie doughnuts are available through July 8 at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada shops.

Barberitos Rolls Out Mango Salsa

QSR magazine — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:18 +0000

Barberitos has rolled out a new limited-time menu item, Mango Salsa. The Mango Salsa is available system-wide and rolled out for customers on May 11, 2012.

The Mango Salsa is a blend of ingredients that makes it perfect to eat alone or add to any menu item. The Mango Salsa is a healthy option and is available to be added to any low-calorie meal and give it an extra refreshing flavor.

Summer LTOs Heat Up Menus

QSR magazine — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Chains return to the basics with their summer promotions.

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Daphne's Chicken Strawberry Salad was a hit as an LTO last summer.

Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes this summer’s crop of seasonal limited-time offers from quick-serve and fast-casual chains. From retro ice cream flavors to salad-sandwich combinations, brands are looking to attract customers with innovation this summer while hearkening back to tried-and-true favorites.

Jamba Juice Establishes Healthy Living Council

QSR magazine — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:22:22 +0000

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle company, took an unprecedented step in the fight against obesity, announcing today the formation of the Jamba Healthy Living Council, established with the goal to provide consumers with useful, practical information to help them live a healthier lifestyle.

‘Inspired’ Operators Turn to Pork

QSR magazine — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Event showcases the innovative uses of pork on the menu.

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Pork belly sliders offer operators an innovative menu option.

Just one year into the National Pork Board’s “Be Inspired” campaign, chefs and operators have taken the challenge to heart and debuted innovative pork offerings throughout the foodservice industry.

The culinary ingenuity was showcased at this year’s Pork Summit, hosted by the National Pork Board at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in California’s Napa Valley. The second-annual, invitation-only event featured chefs showcasing all of the latest pork trends for operators and other culinary professionals.

DQ Rolls Out Blizzard, Burger Offerings for Summer

QSR magazine — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:09:11 +0000

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Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger

The Dairy Queen system is kicking off the summer season in June with the addition of cool treats and hot eats including the debut of the Sweet Apple BBQ GrillBurger, the new Turtle Brownie Blizzard Treat, and new flavors of the award winning Royal Shakes.

Does Asparagus Stand a Chance Against Fries?

QSR magazine — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:51:31 +0000

Mark Bucher, founder of BGR The Burger Joint, is fighting for asparagus’ permanent existence at BGR’s 19 locations.

Starting May 15, he has one month to successfully leverage in-store marketing and a Twitter campaign (#savetheasparagus) to keep asparagus on the menu, or come June 16, it will be a casualty of the french fry wars.

To boost his campaign, Bucher vowed to do something unheard of: remove french fries completely from kids’ meals and replace them with asparagus spears.

Domino’s Debuts Gluten-Free Crust

QSR magazine — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:44:28 +0000

Domino's Pizza is responding to the needs of choice consumers, today launching a gluten-free crust available in all of its nearly 5,000 U.S. stores and becoming the first national pizza delivery chain to offer such a product.

Domino’s Pizza consulted with the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) to ensure its products and team member training meet the standards of the foundation’s GREAT Kitchens Amber Designation.