July 14th, 2009
by Chef Brad
As humbling as it is to be writing this in the shadow of such savvy restaurateurs, last month, I celebrated my 25th anniversary in the restaurant business and have been reflecting a lot on our industry–how it has changed and how it remains the same.
via The Brand Landscape – The Brand Landscape – Blog on Chain Leader.
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July 14th, 2009
by Chef Brad
Dublin, Ohio-based Wendy’s is stoked about its two coffee-flavored Frosties: the Frostycino and the Coffee Toffee Twisted Frosty. Added to core menus in May at Wendy’s 6,600 units, the Frostycino is Wendy’s newest shake flavor. Thinner than original Frosty formulations, Frosty shakes can be sipped through a straw. The thicker Coffee Toffee treat is Wendy’s newest add-on to its Twisted line of mix-in Frosty desserts, says spokesman Denny Lynch.
via What’s Fresh Is Frozen on Restaurant Chain Beverage Menus – 7/1/2009 – Chain Leader.
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June 11th, 2009
by Chef Brad
Inedible! That's the charge CKE Restaurants President and CEO Andy Puzder levels at his rivals' 99-cent menus. It's also why 1,100-unit Carl's Jr. and 2,000-unit Hardee's–two chains CKE controls–have so far eschewed promoting cheap products. Chain Leader recently asked the 58-year-old executive to explain why his “premium product strategy” is right for hard times.
via Executive Q&A: CKE's Andy Puzder Won't Serve 'Inedible' Food – 6/10/2009 12:36:00 PM – Chain Leader.
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