KFC adds $4.99 meal deal through year’s end | Restaurant Dive
Apr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of mashed potatoes and a biscuit.
Thrive Restaurant Group buys Modern Market Eatery
Sep 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: Thrive, which operates over 190 restaurants across six brands including Applebee’s and Qdoba, previously purchased three Modern Market units in Austin, Texas, and built two Modern Market units in the Kansas City area, the press release said.
Firehouse Subs brings back fan-favorite Hot Sauce Bar with new …
Sep 26, 2024 · Dive Brief: Firehouse Subs is bringing back its complimentary Hot Sauce Bar and announcing its return via a marketing campaign, according to a company release. The marketing campaign will include three national TV commercials, social media, out-of-home billboards and digital advertising.
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9 restaurant industry trade shows to attend in 2025
Oct 1, 2024 · Curbivore. April 10-11. Downtown Los Angeles. Curbivore draws restaurants, retailers, startups, technologists and policy makers to discuss the intersection of transportation systems, small business, urban design and commerce.
Portillo’s names Jack in the Box exec as COO | Restaurant Dive
Dec 3, 2024 · Dive Brief: Portillo’s has appointed Tony Darden, former COO of Jack in the Box, as its COO.Darden will start with the chain on Dec. 9. He has over 30 years of experience with multi-unit restaurant concepts and will oversee operational enhancements as …
Dave’s Hot Chicken reaches 250 stores with first UK opening
Dec 5, 2024 · Dive Brief: Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its first store in London on Saturday, marking the first of a planned 60 units in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and its 250th store overall, the brand said Wednesday. The location is operated by Dave’s franchisee the Azzurri Group, a restaurant operator with more than 230 restaurants from several different brands in the U.K. and ...
Study: Chick-fil-A leads in drive-thru satisfaction, Taco Bell in speed
Oct 7, 2024 · Dive Brief: Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores at the drive-thru, while Taco Bell leads in speed of service and total time, per Intouch Insight’s 2024 drive-thru study.; Intouch Insight combined its statistics for Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s and added Raising Cane’s, bringing the total number of brands visited by secret shoppers for the study to 11.
Noodles & Company brings new flavors to menu with 3 dishes
Oct 9, 2024 · In tests conducted earlier this year, the Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo sold 50% higher than the dish it is replacing, the Alfredo MontAmore, while the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi sold well and had guest satisfaction scores above Noodle’s menu average.
Maggiano’s is just getting started with menu updates, remodels
Nov 21, 2024 · Maggiano’s is just getting started with menu updates, remodels In his first months as the chain’s VP of innovation and growth, Anthony Amoroso helped create new menu items like Rigatoni al la Vodka and updated the Caesar salad.