Kelsey Squire

Page 9

Is TV the new restaurant muse?

With a slew of new concepts inspired by television shows, this restaurant inspiration du jour is on a path to reach critical mass.

4 restaurant openings we’re eyeing

Our newest installment of concepts to watch looks at elevated movie theater dining, a barbecue place with plans for a 50-foot Ferris wheel and the expansion of Roy Choi’s quick-service spot.

5 chain menu items making a splash

In our latest roundup of offbeat offerings, french fries gain ground as a garnish, the Whopperito is born, and we dive into the mystery that is the McFloat.

Consumer Trends

7 ways QSRs are looking more like fast casuals—and vice versa

As the divisions between dayparts blur, so too are the lines between limited-service spots—as indicated by some trends spelled out in a recent Technomic report.

Starbucks tries a twist on happy hour

The coffee giant’s new “Sunset Menu” offers summer desserts after 3 p.m.

LYFE Kitchen joins the order-ahead fray

Following the lead of several other chains, the fast casual has debuted a new app with mobile ordering.

Pollo Tropical expands exec team to up innovation

The chain has hired a vice president of marketing and a new executive chef.

Subway airs plans for new tech division

The chain aims to amass a digital squad 150 staffers deep.

Consumers name Subway, Chick-fil-A among year’s top restaurant brands

A competitor also dethroned Chipotle as the fast-casual Mexican category leader.

Lemonade lands further funding

With the backing of a new investment, the SoCal fast casual has its sights set on growth.

McDonald’s salads get a spin on the color wheel

Aiming for a more diverse produce palette, the chain will use a new salad blend with carrots and red leaf lettuce.

PF Chang’s debuts new happy hour deal

The chain's late-afternoon menu features several items for $6 or less.

Page 9

…
7
8
9
10
11
…