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McDonald’s tests slimmed-down custom entree program

 May 01, 2015

“TasteCrafted” will cost franchisees less to install than earlier customization programs and can be implemented in drive-thrus.

Inside Starbucks’ new express unit

 May 01, 2015

The new mini-store measures just 543 square feet and is designed to get customers in and out quickly. That means no blended drinks.

Food

Tertiary cities show their food chops at the James Beard Awards

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 06, 2015

While the James Beard Foundation Awards typically highlight the best of the best from major food cities around the country, this year’s list of winners read a little differently on the map.

Noodles and Company sees opportunities on heels of net loss

By Kelsey Squire on May 06, 2015

After posting a first-quarter loss, the fast-casual chain shares plans to roll out more natural ingredients and retool cooking methods.

Freshii’s CEO says he has a deal for McDonald’s

May 07, 2015

The head of the 160-unit health chain challenged McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook to try a Freshii co-branding venture at no cost.

McDonald’s tries kale on the menu

By Kelsey Squire on May 07, 2015

The burger giant tests the trendy green vegetable in a new breakfast bowl

Applebee’s to introduce new menu by staging Times Square street party

By Kelsey Squire on May 07, 2015

The casual-dining chain’s event will feature samples of new menu items and “special-guest” performances.

Beverage

Pulling up a stool at Danny Meyer’s first bar

By Thomas Henry Strenk on May 13, 2015

When guests sidle up to the bar at New York City’s Porchlight, the first stand-alone bar from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, they will find a Southern influence and a craft-cocktail focus.

McDonald’s plots next moves in turnaround

May 13, 2015

The all-day breakfast test will be expanded, mid-priced sandwiches will be added and lemonade will be featured during the summer, CNBC reports.

Food

Art of the steal

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on May 15, 2015

Scoping out the competition in the restaurant business is decidedly the most delicious and satisfying market research an entrepreneur could ask for.

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