Red Robin is serving a new Five Alarm Spicy Chicken Sandwich for a limited time until July 24. A new Summer Strawberry Salad has also been added to the menu for a limited time as well. The Five Alarm sandwich features a grilled chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, grilled jalapenos and salsa. The salad features a strawberry vinaigrette dressing, toasted almonds and feta cheese.
Church’s is known for their fried chicken, but they are releasing a new Southern Style Chicken Sandwich to complete their menu. The freshly fried chicken breast weighs one fourth of a pound making this one of the largest fried chicken sandwiches available from a national fast food chain. To promote the new release, the company also developed the Church’s Southern Style Chicken Sandwich Launcher Game.
Burger King is dropping its current advertising campaign, which is targeted at young male consumers who practically live off fast food, to focus on healthier food items to attract female customers. The world’s second-largest burger chain will take its cue from McDonald’s recent menu changes. Lower quality value menu items will be dropped in favor of smoothies, oatmeal, and higher quality burgers.
Hot chocolate lovers no longer have to wait until the temperatures drop again to enjoy their favorite beverage. Dunkin’ Donuts is adding a new Frozen Hot Chocolate to their popular beverage lineup just in time for the hottest days of summer. The chain serves other frozen beverage options as part of their Coolatta line.
The National Restaurant Association has released their Restaurant Performance Index report for April, and it shows the optimistic outlook of owners and operators within the industry. The index rating dropped a minute amount since March. Industry experts expect the rising consumer confidence due to a slowly improving economy to bolster restaurant sales around the country.
Red Robin, known for their gourmet burgers, is experimenting with a smaller restaurant prototype. Their current fast casual dining restaurants take over 5000 feet, and the smaller prototype varies between 2000 and 4000 feet. If it works, the smaller restaurant could help Red Robin reach areas that do not have space for a full sized restaurant.
The newest Johnny Rockets location, located in Westchester New York, marks the 17th location in the New York State alone for this popular hamburger chain. The menu features a combination of the chains classic items, such as hamburgers and milkshakes, but also adds regional treats like black bean burgers and special salads. The chain chose to add the location in Westchester due to a lack of family-friendly restaurants.
UFood Restaurant Group, the company that operates the UFood Grill chain, has announced the signing of a new agreement to develop the brand in the Middle East. World Franchise Associates is the London-based firm that plans to bring the brand into countries like Saudi Arabia. The UFood Grill serves healthy food options including rice bowls, low-fat burgers and wraps.
The Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill location in South Coast Plaza has named a new General Manager. Jeffrey Grasso will be taking over the post for Travis Miller as he leaves to manage an Arizona location of the chain. Grasso has a long history of working in the restaurant industry, including his start at the Marie Callender’s original location.