$1.99 Sonic Boom Shakes Up Value Meal Wars
The so-called fast-food “value wars” are ramping up. First McDonald’s and Taco Bell tried to undercut each other; now Sonic’s $1.99 meal has taken things to another level.
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Top 5 Casual-dining Restaurant Chains by Sales
Olive Garden’s sales have bloomed even as the economy has wilted, topping the list of U.S. casual-dining chains in terms of systemwide sales.
FI Fast Break audio news: April 17, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on soaring cocoa prices and their impact on the global food industry.
Report: CPGs Tap into Multi-Sensory Experiences
From fragrance-driven LTOs to shopping in the metaverse, consumers will be seeking multi-sensory experiences in 2023, according to a new report by Trendincite LLC.
Drive-Thru or Dining Rooms? QSRs, Casual Dining Going Different Routes
Hot dog stands and early hamburger joints had one thing in common besides the fries and colas: They were walk up counters where customers would place their orders and stroll off with food to be …
Drive-Thrus Could Give Full-Service Chains New Opportunities for Growth
The drive-thru lane is no longer exclusive to fast-food chains. Applebee’s recently revealed it would be “aggressively” leaning into drive-thrus as it gets back to new unit growth, reported Forbes (March 3). The chain will …