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Noodles & Company names Drew Madsen CEO, preps for menu overhaul
After three quarters of sliding sales, Madsen will oversee menu changes and digital strategies to woo lapsed and new customers after a tough year.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 8, 2024 -
Publix adds burrito bowl bars to mainstream supermarkets
The grocery chain is bringing the bars into its traditional stores after first offering them at its GreenWise Markets.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 7, 2024 -
Starbucks debuts 2 iced lavender drinks for spring
The matcha and latte LTOs aren’t part of the new beverage platforms announced earlier this year, but capitalize on growing sales of cold beverages and tea-based lattes.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 7, 2024 -
Caseys adds new sandwich line
The collection, which includes two chicken sandwiches, a burger and breaded pork, is merchandised in warmers as quick grab-and-go options.
By Jessica Loder • March 5, 2024 -
Twice Daily expands made-to-order menu
The retailer has added wraps to its custom foodservice program, which expanded to all 200-plus locations last year.
By Brett Dworski • March 5, 2024 -
Panera stuffs its menu with new sandwiches, salads
The chain is phasing out items like flatbread pizza to make space for nine fresh menu additions and “enhanced portions,” building on its recent dinner focus.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Wendy’s to spend $55M on breakfast ads
The burger chain hopes the marketing push will boost North American sales in the daypart to $6,000 a week per restaurant.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Plant-based meat needs to beef up its messaging in 2024
Between slumping sales and shifting consumer mindsets, 2023 proved difficult for the sector. Here’s what analysts and experts say the category can do to recalibrate.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 14, 2024 -
4 coffee trends for c-stores to watch
Whether through new flavors, expanding creamer offerings or including more cold options, there are many ways for retailers to grow their java business throughout the day, experts say.
By Christine Blank • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Is Boston Market’s ambitious menu rotation actually happening?
Restaurant Dive contacted 21% of the shrinking chain’s remaining stores to see if they had begun offering the first two international-inspired dishes announced in January. Here’s what we found.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 9, 2024 -
How grocers are promoting value among their foodservice offerings
While price continues to draw in consumers, grocers are also finding more ways to showcase quality and highlight the convenience of their meal options.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Opinion
What restaurants need to know about Valentine’s Day BOGO, marketing and menu items
Last year’s holiday drove a 34% lift in restaurant food sales compared to the daily average for the year, a boost operators can recreate, writes Julie Gregg, director of market insights and competitive intelligence at Toast.
By Julie Gregg • Feb. 8, 2024 -
How Burger King’s AI-generated Whoppers reflect the brand’s heritage
CMO Pat O'Toole explains how the brand leaned into the buzzy tech with a focus on customized orders in an experience created by Media.Monks.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Starbucks says ‘misperceptions’ of Middle East stance dragged US traffic
Visits to the coffee chain took a hit last quarter after customers called for a boycott of the brand when it sued Workers United over social media posts concerning Palestine.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Subway sells 3.5M Sidekick snack items within 2 weeks of launch
The chain’s Footlong Cookies have been so popular that it temporarily removed them from digital ordering platforms to better manage demand.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Restaurant trend outlook for 2024
Slow traffic, growing interest in afternoon snacking and trends toward value menus, digital and in-store personalization will shape the restaurant landscape.
By Restaurant Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Column
Fueling Up: To truly compete with restaurants, c-stores need to ‘break boundaries’
Narrowing the gap with restaurants is top of mind for many c-store retailers. Achieving it requires stepping outside of convenience retail’s comfort zone, one expert says.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Starbucks will launch 3 new beverage platforms in 6 months
Pressured by boycotts and snacking competition, the coffee chain will look to new drinks to strengthen its dwindling afternoon traffic.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 31, 2024 -
McDonald’s Hamburglar hits the road in getaway vehicle for menu revamp
Consumers can keep an eye for a custom Burgercuda muscle car for the chance to win gift cards and mascot-themed merchandise.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Return-to-office traffic is fueling a catering boom in 2024
Chains like Cracker Barrel, BJs and Wings & Rings will continue to lean into the profitable channel this year after seeing double-digit growth in 2023.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 29, 2024 -
IHOP launches pancake of the month deal
The chain will offer a new pancake LTO every month, and loyalty members who partake are eligible for significant rewards.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Oatly and Carvel partner to bring dairy-free flavors to stores nationwide
The self-described “cult classic ice cream shoppe” will offer oat-based soft serve, scoops and ice cream sandwiches in 18 states.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Restaurants are cranking up value in 2024 — but traffic may not follow
Chains from Taco Bell to Popeyes are pushing more promotions for low-priced items, but analysts said they expect few improvements to traffic and margins.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 18, 2024 -
3 trends that will shape hotel restaurants in 2024
Gone are the days of “Cheesecake Factory”-size menus as hotels prioritize a la carte and plant-forward food and beverage options, according to Marriott International’s senior director of culinary for the U.S. and Canada.
By Jenna Walters • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Subway leans into snack category with latest menu update
The new items include 12-inch Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Cinnabon churros, and mark the chain’s first menu update this year.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 18, 2024