All The Bite
Chicken Fries return to Burger King thanks to social media push. What's a chicken fry?Chicken Fries are being revived at Burger King after being dropped from the menu in 2012. A social media groundswell prompted Burger King to bring back Chicken Fries, which are scheduled to be on the menu for the next three months.聽
Taco Bell lobster? Chain goes high-end with U.S. Taco Co. restaurantTaco Bell has opened U.S. Taco Co. in California, in an effort to cater to a clientele that wouldn't normally set foot in a fast food restaurant. The new restaurant features sophisticated tacos and ingredients not typically associated with the Taco Bell brand.聽
How a nonprofit is helping Michigan family farmersFair Food Network, a nonprofit based in Michigan, is trying to promote local agriculture through its program called Double Up Food Bucks. Fair Food Network's president, Oran B. Hesterman, explains how the program works.
Cronuts at Jack in the Box? Not quite 鈥� meet the croissant donut.Jack in the Box is adding a breakfast item to its menu: a croissant donut. It isn't the famous cronut from a popular New York bakery, but the croissant donut from Jack in the Box is close.
Wendy's, Jack in the Box, Good Times report strong salesWendy's, Jack in the Box, and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard all reported strong performances last quarter. Good Times reported sales increasing by 12.5 percent during last quarter, while Wendy's reported a 3.9 percent increase.聽
McDonald's in Australia create entr茅es through social mediaMcDonald's in Australia will introduce two entr茅es that were created by customers via social media later this month. Will McDonald's marketing move help boost sales?
Bake sale law? New guidelines put the squeeze on sugary fundraisers.The bake sale is a time-honored fundraising tradition in US schools, but school bake sales in several states are required to follow federal nutrition guidelines. Should schools be worried about fundraising, or will students find other ways around the so-called 'bake sale laws'?
How sustainable food startups can thriveMore and more sustainable food startups have been popping up as the sustainable food sector grows. One company, AccelFoods, has been providing financial investment and mentoring to help these food startups grow.
Dining out in UK rises, but still below pre-recession levelIn the United Kingdom, eating out rose 4 percent since last year. However, the average amount spent dining out has dipped, and the UK's dining out figure is below pre-recession level.
McDonald's worker protest scores major victory. Will higher wages, unions follow?McDonald's can be held liable for wage and labor violations by its franchisees, according to a ruling Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board. The decision could mean more leverage for fast-food workers, but not before McDonald's and the rest of the restaurant industry fight to have it reversed.聽
Is McDonald's giving up on wealthier customers?McDonald's couldn't find success with its聽Jalape艌o Kicker line of spicy burgers, but now McDonald's is rolling out a smaller $2 burger. What does that mean for McDonald's attempt to attract wealthier customers?
Tofu McNuggets? McDonald鈥檚 Japan launches new snack amid expired meat scare.McDonald's Japan will begin selling Tofu Shinjo Nuggets Wednesday in the company's Japanese locations. The tofu nuggets release could be a welcome bright spot for McDonald's Japan as it deals with poor sales and the fallout from a scandal involving one of its major Chinese meat suppliers.聽
Red Lobster tries to boost sales by going fancyRed Lobster's food is being plated differently to mimic more upscale restaurants' styles and cater to clients who 'are not going to go a Chipotle for their anniversary,' according to the chain's new CEO. On Monday, Darden Restaurants closed its sale of Red Lobster to Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion.
Will product made from yellow peas replace eggs?A company has been creating food products derived from yellow peas to replace the eggs. The egg-equivalent product reportedly costs about $0.39 per pound, or less than half the cost of regular factory-farmed eggs.
Eating in season could help food securityIn his book 'The Third Plate,' Dan Barber notes how the world's food system is disconnected. How can people fix that? Eating more foods that are in season.
How to address gender inequalities in agricultureGender inequality in agriculture has been analyzed by experts to find ways to help women farmers. Researchers have developed five ways that can help address gender inequalities in agriculture.
Dunkin' Donuts sales miss expectations. Dunkin' Brands CEO decides to push 'upselling.'Dunkin' Donuts US sales grew 1.8 percent in the second quarter, missing expectations. Dunkin' Brands Group CEO Nigel Travis also says Dunkin' Donuts cashiers will 'upsell' more often.
McDonald's got World Cup exposure but not revenueMcDonald's reportedly spent between $10 million $25 million to be a sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Although McDonald's got publicity from the World Cup exposure, the company did not get the benefit of higher sales.
Will a multi-part plan help reduce food waste?Americans throw away 1,400 calories of food per person each day, which wastes food and money. A four-part plan involving governments, businesses, and other local organization could help reduce food loss.聽
Meat expiration scare in China expands to Starbucks, Burger KingStarbucks, Burger King, and Papa John's all have pulled products with meat from Husi Food Co. in China. The news follows reports and an immediate investigation of Husi repackaging expired meat and putting new expiration dates before selling them to major food chains, including McDonald's and KFC.
