Menu Development

Barberitos Marketing to Feature Customer Who Lost 70 Pounds

QSR magazine — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:40:53 +0000

Barberitos launched its 2012 Healthy Campaign this January systemwide to promote weight loss and wellness. The campaign kicked off with an alternative healthy menu, updates, and more nutritional information on its website.

The “7 under 7” menu features seven original dishes that are modified to each include fewer than seven grams of fat. The items include the mini veggie burrito, the jerk fish taco, and several Barberitos sans shell; a small side salad is substituted for tortilla chips.

Domino's Pizza Debuts Parmesan Bread Bites

QSR magazine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:43:15 +0000

Domino's Pizza announces the launch of their new Parmesan Bread Bites, debuting at $1 for a limited time.

When ordering the popular, already-valuable two medium, two-topping pizzas deal for $5.99 each, consumers will be able to add 16 Parmesan Bread Bites for only $1 more. The bite (or two) size, brand new, permanent menu item is there for the sharing – which, based on the goodness of freshly baked bread topped with garlic and parmesan, may not be easy.

2011 Beef Backer Award Winners Announced

QSR magazine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:38 +0000

The 2011 National Foodservice Beef Backer Award winners were unveiled today at the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Nashville.

Each year, the Beef Checkoff Program recognizes three foodservice establishments for their efforts in menuing and marketing beef.

The 2011 national winners include the Little Apple Brewing Company in the Independent category, Zippy's Restaurants in the Chain category and Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort as the Innovator of the Year.

Dunkin' Donuts Introduces New Bakery Sandwiches

QSR magazine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:40:38 +0000

Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its all-day menu options by serving up four new bakery sandwiches.

Dunkin' Donuts' new Ham & Cheese Bakery Sandwich features Black Forest ham, white cheddar cheese, and Creamy Dijon sauce on a French roll, while the new Turkey, Cheddar & Bacon Bakery Sandwich features turkey, white cheddar cheese, bacon, and Ancho Chipotle sauce on a French roll.

Whataburger Debuts Chicken Fajita Taco

QSR magazine — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:51 +0000

Today, Whataburger is launching the Chicken Fajita Taco, the newest permanent addition to the Texas burger icon's menu.

This isn't your average taco. It's a chicken fajita done the Whataburger way - with a whole sliced grilled chicken breast, layered with roasted poblano and red bell peppers, and finished off with grilled onions. It's light, but loaded at the same time.

Boloco Gets “Garam” with Indian Flavors

QSR magazine — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:04:19 +0000

The globally inspired menu at Boloco hit a few more points on the globe this week with the unveiling of a new Indian trio: The Simple Curry and Tikka Masala burritos or bowls, and a Mango Lassi smoothie.

Boloco is a chain of fast casual burrito restaurants based in Boston known for delighting guests with bold and globally inspired flavors, and this new trifecta is their most ambitious effort to date.

Spread The Love With Krispy Kreme Valentines Doughnuts

QSR magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:33:51 +0000

Krispy Kreme Valentines Doughnuts: three tasty ways to say, "I care."

Celebrate the season of love with Krispy Kreme's iced, drizzled, and sprinkled heart-shaped treats, available for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada shops.

"Krispy Kreme has become a go-to Valentine's Day destination," explains Krispy Kreme Corporate Chef, Ron Rupocinski. "These fun-looking and great-tasting doughnuts are perfect for Valentine's gift giving and gatherings."

Baskin-Robbins Sweetens Valentine's Day

QSR magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:11:17 +0000

Baskin-Robbins is making Valentine’s Day even sweeter with the introduction of two new flavors to its line of Ice Cream Cake Bites. The new flavors, available for a limited time only through the end of February, are Love Potion #31 and Chocolate Dipped Strawberry.

Soft-Serve Gelato to Hit Frozen Yogurt Market in 2012

QSR magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:59:36 +0000

Yogurtiamo, the premier liquid frozen yogurt manufacturer, has announced its 2012 plans, which include an innovative line of soft-serve gelato and sorbet.

The company will be expanding their yogurt flavors to include new flavors such as Crème Brulee and Peach Cobbler, and will feature popular gelato flavors such as Tiramisu, Pistachio, and Panna Cotta; sorbet flavors include Lemonade, Blood Orange, and Mojito.

The new products, available in February, will be a first for the frozen yogurt industry, and provides a new option to customers.

Popeyes Gets Wicked With Garlic Pepper

QSR magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:35:27 +0000

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen brings back Wicked Chicken with a twist this February with all new Garlic Pepper Wicked Chicken.

For a limited time, consumers can experience the flavor spin of Garlic Pepper Wicked Chicken with Cajun fries, a buttermilk biscuit, Garlic Pepper Parmesan Dipping Sauce, and a mini bottle of Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce for only $3.99 now through Feb. 19.