This week, we’re in for more of the same, for the most part. But there are a few really different items to showcase!We’re expanding our news window to include chips and candy just because we just couldn’t let some of those announcements go by without telling you about them…Read More →
It’s bad enough when a restaurant owner has a party ‘dine and dash’, which is industry language for when a customer leaves without paying. But when it’s a catering party with hundreds of guests, it’s no small inconvenience for the caterer. And in Spain, there’s been an epidemic of these incidents…Read More →
I read a post somewhere recently that stated independent Fast Food Joints will only survive the great sector shakeout that’s coming in the next ten years if they jump into the wacky menu item bandwagon and feature at least one signature wacky, viral dish. I’m, not sure that’s the way to go…Read More →
It’s crazy enough that some folks make their living as competitive eaters. But, now, a new craze is sweeping North American colleges and high schools: Kids are actually forming clubs dedicated to the staging of eating competitions. And what they’re eating is guaranteed to surprise you…Read More →
I was amazed to find that the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas was getting ready to put on its 33rd annual show, later this month. Why have I not hard of this before? I guess, because it’s an industry event, not a public expo. Nevertheless, I have been tipped to at least one new innovation…Read More →
Pizza Hut is famous for using off-beat, off-menu tactics in its fight to retain Top Pie status in the Chain Pizza Joint market niche. And it’s been a while since they launched one of their crazy promotional ideas. Their latest comes just in time to stir things up in otherwise placid Pizzaville again!Read More →
This has been brewing all week and it’s time I weighed in. Canada’s national broadcasting network tested a number of Fast Food ‘Chicken’ products and discovered that Subway’s contained Soy protein and ‘non-Chicken’ DNA. Then, Subway fought back, trying to defend itself against the allegations…Read More →
It’s unofficially Spicy Treats Week at the Fast Food Roundup. Lots of new hot stuff from the major players as they struggle to maintain their respective places in their ever-more-crowded market niche. Without further ado, I present my personal selections of the best-of-the-best from this week…Read More →