Menu Tracker: New items from Wingstop, Taco Bell, and Popeyes
Plus innovation at Bob Evans, Bojangles, Bonanza and Ponderosa Steakhouses, Buona, Chevys Fresh Mex, Church’s Texas Chicken, Cousins Subs and more.
Restaurants are set to win big with mixed reality experiences thanks to Apple
With the release of its Vision Pro headset, Apple is bringing new opportunities to restaurant operators.
Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon parent company Focus Brands rebrands to GoTo Foods
The Atlanta-based restaurant company is undergoing a ‘brand evolution,’ signaling its transformation into a platform company.
Texas Roadhouse is ‘very happy with the consumer right now’
Texas Roadhouse surpassed $7.6 million AUVs in 2023, as its restaurants were ‘busier than ever.’
Wendy’s expects to test dynamic pricing and daypart offers in 2025
New CEO Kirk Tanner outlines $30M investment in digital menu boards over next 2 years as well as new $55M investment in breakfast marketing
Uncommon Brands launched to help grow emerging restaurant concepts
Uncommon Brands is focused on providing the necessary infrastructure – like marketing and technology – to help emerging restaurant brands grow to their potential.
Restaurateurs mourn the death of David Bouley
Wendy’s teams with Cinnabon for new breakfast menu item
Here’s what Taco Bell looks for with its menu collaborations
Taco Bell has partnered with major brands like Doritos for years, but the restaurant chain is picking up the pace of its partnerships with smaller brands, too, noting it can learn something from them.
Little Caesars adds modular units to its development portfolio
Little Caesars launched its POD program in December and opened its first modular restaurant in Iowa. Franchisees are showing significant interest so far.
