Here's the latest in foodservice
| Insights from the Leader in Foodservice Intel | | MENUMASTERS SPOTLIGHT | | | MenuMasters: Trends for late summer and early fall
This has been the summer of watermelon, with the fruit appearing in many drinks and salads to reflect seasonality, but also, with its high water content, to help consumers feel hydrated, which seems to be a particular priority among younger people.
Watermelon and pumpkin spice are sharing space on menus as the seasons change. And although we still have a solid month to go with summer, some chains are already anticipating the fall with new pumpkin-spice items. Check out the delicious trends from elote to miso and crust-less pizza. |
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| QUICK SERVICE | | | Plant based restaurant concept Hart House from comedian Kevin Hart readies first location
Hart House already has several locations in the pipeline as it attempts to create a plant-based alternative to traditional quick-serve staples.
The plant-based restaurant wars are getting a major new contender later this month, as Hart House — launched by actor and comedian Kevin Hart — is preparing to open its first location in Los Angeles. The entirely plant-based concept, which serves burg'rs, chick'n sandwiches, salads, tenders, fries, tots and milkshakes that are all made without antibiotics, hormones, artificial colors, preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup, will open its first location in L.A.’s Westchester neighborhood on August 25. |
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| TOP 500 RESTAURANTS | | | The Top 10 restaurant chains in the U.S. by average unit volume
In this gallery, see the 10 restaurant chains in the 2022 Top 500 with the highest average unit volumes. All 10 of these chains saw year-over-year growth in AUVs last year, with one nearly doubling its number from the prior year.
Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News works with Datassential to present the Top 500 report, ranking restaurant chains based on U.S. systemwide sales. But that’s not the only data point editors look at: NRN also presents unit counts and average unit volumes. |
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| MENU | | | Menu Tracker: New items from Papa Johns, Popeyes and Wendy’s
The flood of pumpkin spice drinks is on the way; we can smell the nutmeg and cinnamon in the air. But for now it’s still a trickle, with Krispy Kreme and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews launching their seasonal items last week and 7-Eleven doing it now.
Plus innovation at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Charleys Philly Steaks, Fogo de Chão, Friendly’s, Jack in the Box, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, 7-Eleven, Smashburger, Sonic Drive-In, Tacodeli, Velvet Taco and Wingstop. |
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