chicken

Chicken prices are causing big headaches for Noodles & Company

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 28, 2022

The pasta chain, where half of all customers order a dish with chicken, is adding a temporary $1 surcharge to those items because of soaring protein costs.

Operations

Wingstop doubles its expansion plans in Indonesia

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2022

The chicken wing chain is steadily growing its international footprint.

Emerging Brands

Top 500: The pandemic-fueled chicken craving still has legs

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 18, 2022

Fast-casual chicken chains grew their sales by more than 24% over 2019—more than any other segment tracked by the Top 500.

Leadership

Industry vet Sharlene Smith named Zaxby’s COO

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 14, 2022

Smith most recently served as VP of operations excellence for Papa John’s and has also held leadership posts at McDonald’s.

Consumer Trends

Your teen probably wants to go to Chick-fil-A

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2022

The chicken QSR once again topped the semi-annual survey of young peoples’ spending from Piper Sandler. It was followed by Chipotle, Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ on the list of teens’ favorite restaurant chains.

Food

Southern flavors drive menu R&D at Big Chicken, Shaquille O'Neal's fast casual

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2022

Two top Las Vegas chefs transform the NBA legend's family favorites into brand signatures and add menu stars of their own.

Operations

Dos Toros is sued over the treatment of pigs and chicken

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 29, 2022

The fast casual claims its proteins are “naturally and humanely” raised, but the suit says the animals face inhumane treatment. Dos Toros said it’s investigating the allegations.

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