Content about Jim Doak

March 9, 2011
Consumers like options with frozen desserts
Technomic: Variety in flavors, portion sizes key in building sales
November 22, 2010
Chefs scout culinary trends at NY event
Corporate chefs recently participated in a weekend of food research.

November 7, 2010
Looming federal regulations on menu labeling present challenges for chains
Chain restaurants nationwide are re-evaluating the way they develop their dishes as they brace for regulations requiring them to list calorie information on menus.

June 7, 2010
Restaurants use contests to tap customer creativity
Culver's, Dunkin' Donuts and Papa John's have all recently held contests asking customers to create new menu items.
January 10, 2010
2010 Forecast & Trends: Recalculating value
With the economic recovery likely to be slow in 2010, value will be top of...
January 10, 2010
Food: Recalculating value
With the economic recovery likely to be slow in 2010, value will be top of...
May 3, 2009
Culver’s BBQ Brisket Sandwich
It’s a rare sandwich that, when offered by a burger chain, sells better than a...
March 16, 2008
Under the Toque: Culver’s Doak says listening leads to happy patrons
For Jim Doak, the key to being successful in research and development is quite simple:...
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