The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released results from a five-year study that observed how consumers prepared meals. Produced by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS), the study highlights the importance of safe food handling practices. “These studies are important for USDA to understand consumer behaviors in the kitchen and it is timely…
Rutter’s Introduces New Sides Menu
Rutter’s has added to its foodservice offerings by launching its new Build Your Own Loaded Sides menu. Customers can now put their own spin on french fries, hashbrowns and pierogies by adding Rutter’s variety of proteins, condiments, toppings and sauces. Some of the choices to customize Rutter’s Build Your Own Loaded Sides include bacon, chicken…
Six Reasons Why Smaller Menus Make Sense
Smaller menus have a positive impact on both operators and consumers. A large menu with multiple categories appeals to most consumers and used to be what foodservice operators thought was best for their business. It took a pandemic to come to the realization that a small menu comprised of core items was in the best…
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Extends Presence to College Campuses
Krispy Krunchy Chicken has announced that it is expanding to college campuses. The chain currently has locations at Indiana State University, University of North Texas and University of Nebraska Omaha. Krispy Krunchy is also now looking to add more university locations to its portfolio. “Our university locations offer operators a non-traditional venture that brings our…
Should I Change My Foodservice Program?
Your foodservice operation has been in place for a while, and you’re not sure it is living up to its profit-making potential. Maybe it’s time for a change. First, check your inventory control. Are you getting the most out of each ingredient? For example, if you sell chicken, do you also offer this protein as…
7-Eleven Launches Fall Menu Items
7-Eleven has launched its new seasonal menu items for this fall, which will be available at all participating 7-Eleven, Stripes and Speedway stores. Through Jan. 9, customers can enjoy limited-time items such as: French Toast Breakfast Sandwich: A blend of sweet and savory flavors, customers can enjoy their choice of ham, egg, cheese and bacon…
Grubhub Introduces Mobile Ordering and Pickup to First Military Property
Grubhub has brought its Grubhub Onsite mobile ordering and pickup technology to Naval Station Norfolk through a business venture with The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). Now, the more than 100,000 military personnel, their families and people living and working on the base can skip the line at restaurants in the Norfolk Main Navy Exchange…
Yesway Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Iconic Allsup’s Burrito
Yesway has kicked off a yearlong celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch Allsup’s World Famous Burritos. The burrito was first introduced in New Mexico by accident when baked burritos made their way into a donut fryer in 1974. When Lonnie Allsup, the chain’s founder, saw that customers enjoyed the deep-fried burrito, he…
Hispanic Foods Heat Up
Retailers and experts are finding that Hispanic foods appeal to a wider range of customers for meals and snacks than ever before. Tacos and burritos are familiar fare in most parts of the country, while more adventurous customers are craving new and creative ingredients and flavor combinations. The demand for Hispanic foods is growing throughout…
Maverik Launches 95th Anniversary Donut Deal
Maverik — as it celebrates its 95th anniversary — has announced that it will offer customers 95-cent donuts in commemoration of its founding. The deal will be available for one day only on Sept. 9. In addition to the 95-cent donuts, the chain has also rolled out a special “Birthday Cake Donut.” The Birthday Cake…