Many of the objectives and challenges faced by today's restaurant leaders take me back to my experience as a franchisee and as President/COO at Zoup! Here are some wishlist items I had and needs I now hear from restaurant leaders who are prioritizing menu innovation....(Teaser: They are now a pleasant reality)
Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help employees level up.
Uno Pizzeria & Grill has introduced a limited-time-only menu featuring New Orleans and Mardi Gras-inspired flavors, according to a press release. The new dishes include: Big Easy Gumbo: A bowl of chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage gumbo with rice, vegetables…
Subway will debut its Sidekicks menu, three footlong snacks available nationwide Jan. 22, according to a press release. Subway partnered with Cinnabon and Auntie Anne's, and the press release said the brand took a year to perfect its Sidekicks offerings,…
Chuck E. Cheese has launched its first-ever "Grown-Up Menu," according to a press release. The menu includes four large pizzas: Signature Meatball; Homestyle BBQ Chicken; Spicy Hawaiian and Spicy BBG Piggy (which features ham, bacon and sausage among other toppings).…
The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria is headed for its next act.
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream had added pizza burgers to its menu, according to a press release. The brand is offering variety of burgers, from a Taco Burger and Sloppy Joe Burger, to a BLT Burger and a Mac…
Popeyes has added wings to its permanent menu, according to a press release. The brand is offering five flavors: Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Signature Hot, Ghost Pepper and Sweet 'N Spicy. "At Popeyes, we like to challenge the status…
Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director for marketing and franchise sales for Cousins Main Lobster, discuss menu optimization to speed up service.