Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box bets on a mass-market Cronut

Aug. 06, 2014

The quick-service chain’s new breakfast additions include a Croissant Donut. Other nods to the trends include a creamy Sriracha sauce, part of a new sausage-packed breakfast burrito that also includes hash browns a la Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap breakfast burrito.

Check of consumer perceptions yields some touch-screen surprises

Sep. 24, 2014

Consumers weren’t part of the audience at FSTec, but their attitudes toward restaurant technology were given voice by a study survey released at the conference by Technomic.

Dunkin’ Donuts adds a Cronut knockoff

Oct. 28, 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts is stealing a page out of high-end baker Dominique Ansel’s marketing book, opting to bake a limited number of donut-croissant hybrid confections every day for a premium price of around $2.49 each.

2014’s best & worst in burgers

Dec. 23, 2014

The Burger Business blog picks the high and low moments from its turf.

Carl’s Jr.’s new burger tests consumers’ tolerance for higher pricing

May 20, 2015

With the launch of its new $5.79 third-pound cheeseburger (and $8.29 combo), the QSR ventures where other chains have longed to go—beyond the self-imposed $5 ceiling. But will customers follow?

Chipotle food-contamination update: No news is bad news

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2015

Wall Street was thrown into a selling fit by news of the food poisonings, bidding down the value of Chipotle’s shares by 5 percent at one point.

This week's 6 head-spinning moments: Whoa

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2016

A true challenger to the Cronut appears, along with signs of a deeper dive into groceries by The Cheesecake Factory, less yelling at Red Robin, a return to crazy restaurant theming and crow being added to the menu of Jack in the Box.

Food

3 trendlettes we’re watching for April

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 01, 2016

Low-cost indulgences by the big burger chains, the next steps in customization, and turning cabbage—the pickled type—into the green type.

Chipotle quietly builds food safety dream team

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2016

Several of the biggest names in the field, including Jack in the Box vet David Theno, have been retained to help in safeguarding customers.

Food

5 chain menu items making a splash

By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 16, 2016

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.

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