Global Foodservice News
The Melting Pot has 94 restaurants in 30 states.
Despite Inflation, Tradition Drives Diners to The Melting Pot THE CHAIN WANTS TO OPEN 15 STORES BY 2025. Consumers may be tightening their wallets, but tradition and experience are still driving them toward The Melting Pot, according to franchise strategist Collin Benyo. From what he’s seen, guests are pulling back on spending for smaller events.…
Read MoreChipotle to Begin Test of Automated Makeline
The race to roll out an automated makeline is on. Chipotle said Tuesday it will begin testing a new automated digital makeline in its Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, Calif. Described as a “cobot,” because it involves some human interaction, the new makeline system was designed by the robotics company Hyphen, which Chipotle invested in…
Read MoreAmy’s Kitchen adds family-size entrees
Amy’s Kitchen is adding a new mealtime solution to the freezer aisle with the launch of six family-size entrees. Featuring a new packaging design, the entrees are ideal for three to four people and come in six varieties, including: Cheese enchiladas — Organic corn tortillas filled with a blend of cheeses, topped with olives and…
Read MorePopeyes puts a spin on its chicken sandwich with Truff
Popeyes’ new chicken sandwich features Truff’s Spicy Mayo and is now available at restaurants nationwide. Popeyes has launched a new variation of its wildly successful chicken sandwich through a partnership with Truff, a Southern California-based hot sauce brand. The new Spicy Truff Chicken Sandwich is now available in restaurants nationwide and for delivery for $5.99.…
Read MoreHormel Accelerates Strategy into Commercial Foodservice
The Hormel Food Corp.’s stable of brands, most notably Hormel, Jennie-O, Planters, Skippy and SPAM are synonymous with retail. But during the past 30 years, the company has developed new brands, been making inroads into foodservice, and is accelerating its push into the category with Foodservice 3.0, its latest go-to-market strategy. The foundation of Hormel’s…
Read MoreLegal Sea Foods Undergoes Next Evolution
THE CLASSIC CHAIN IS SET TO OPEN A NEW INNOVATION CENTER AND DRIVE AN UPGRADED E-COMMERCE PLATFORM FOR GUESTS NATIONWIDE. When PPX Hospitality Brands purchased Legal Sea Foods almost three years ago, it wasn’t just getting a collection of cult-favorite restaurants in the Northeast. It also took on a 75,000-square-foot Quality Control Center featuring a seafood…
Read MoreSouth American frozen food brand snags ‘Shark Tank’ deal
Arepas, a daily staple of many South American diets, are, as Marina Corina “Coco” Viete Cabezas described it, “basically what would happen if a bagel and a tortilla had a baby” that taps into several mainstream trends in the United States. “Arepas are amazing, not only because they taste really delicious, but also they are…
Read MoreWendy’s expanding in Central Asia
The Kusto Group, an industrial holding company and Wendy’s franchise in Central Asia plans to open and operate 55 outlets across Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan by 2030. Singapore-based Kusto also will introduce a “next generation” restaurant layout and a drive-thru based on artificial intelligence (AI) in Kazakhstan by the second quarter of next year. As of…
Read MoreWhich Fine-Dining restaurant brands score highest for customer satisfaction?
Merchant Centric analyzes content from millions of rewards reviews to identify insights for over 100 key themes, such as food, cleanliness and value. After examining the fast-casual and casual-dining restaurant segments, the Happy Customer Index is now turning its attention to fine dining, an interesting category at this moment as we continue to stave off a recession and as…
Read MoreFood Health and Safety Compliance is not as Vigilant in a Post-Pandemic World
Hazel Analytics data unveiled at the 2023 Food Safety Symposium reveals that handwashing and temperature control are areas in need of improvement. During the peak years of COVID-19, hygiene was king, and everyone—from restaurant workers to people bringing in packages from outside—was meticulously washing their hands for 30 seconds many times a day. But pandemic…
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