chicken

Chipotle rolls out new Chicken al Pastor LTO worldwide

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 14, 2023

The mildly spicy new protein option can also be added to the Tik Tok-inspired quesadillas with fajita veggies. The grilled chicken is marinated in adobo, morita peppers, ground achiote, pineapple and lime juice.

Financing

Bojangles makes no bones about its future

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2023

The traditional bone-in chicken chain is testing restaurants with menus pared down to its breakfast and boneless options. That’s the menu it is planning in new markets.

Operations

Todd Graves rides chicken-finger fame to Hollywood

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 03, 2023

The Raising Cane's founder hosts another streaming series that starts March 4, this time spotlighting the "secret sauce" of against-the-odds success.

Marketing

As March Madness begins, restaurants make a mad dash to snag fans

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2023

Menu specials and deals are in the works to boost sales both on- and off-premise during the NCAA tournament.

Operations

Deflation and bucking industry trends helped Wingstop end 2022 on a high note

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 22, 2023

The chicken chain attributed fourth quarter comp sales increase of 8.7% entirely to transactions.

Marketing

KFC ditches some items to make room for others

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The quick-service restaurant chain removed chicken wings and popcorn chicken from its menu to pave the way for new wraps and new versions of its chicken sandwich.

Operations