chicken

Leadership

Maria Rivera named CEO of Starbird

Founder Aaron Noveshen is transitioning fully to chair of the "super-premium fast food" brand's board as it prepares for national expansion.

Food

Crispy chicken and signature sauces are in the most lasting long-term relationship

Celebrity couples come and go, but when it comes to food pairings, chicken and sauce are lifelong partners. Popeyes and KFC are the latest to put a new spin on the duo.

The fast-food chicken chain is kicking off what it calls a “Kentucky fried comeback” with the help of Matty Matheson and by bringing back Colonel Sanders. “The Colonel would not be happy about our market share.”

Behind the Menu: After 40 rounds of testing, the quick-service chain perfected the flavor, texture and appearance of its crispy, grilled and spicy chicken sandwiches.

McDonald’s and Taco Bell launched their versions of tenders very recently, joining the thousands of restaurants that serve them. But it looks like there’s still room for more.

Snack Wraps will return to the fast-food giant’s restaurants on July 10. They will return to a market that is very different than it was when the product was removed nine years ago. But McDonald’s needs are the same.

The fast-food chicken chain believes better-run restaurants are key to improving sales. So the chain has acquired more locations to show franchisees the way it’s done.

The fast-food giant started selling its McCrispy Strips nationwide on Monday, five years after it discontinued its chicken tenders. But the market is vastly different today.

Uncertainty in the macro environment slowed sales for the fast-casual chicken brand. But CEO Michael Skipworth said the brand is in a good position to navigate what he feels will be short-term pain.

The fast-food giant will debut McCrispy Strips on May 5, its first new permanent menu item in four years and another push into the chicken business. It also plans a new Creamy Chili Dip.

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