Chicken sandwich connoisseurs may notice a certain je ne sais quoi in McDonald's new grilled chicken. The restaurant is stepping away from its traditional Italian-flavored chicken to achieve “a more neutral flavor profile,” said Dan Coudreaut, McDonald's menu director.
McDonald’s Corp. said first-quarter profit rose 11%, fueled by U.S. demand for coffee and burgers, and predicted further increases in food costs this year.
French cuisine has long been considered by many to be the gold standard for culinary excellence. Now, the economy has French consumers looking for affordable quality.
The year in foodservice beverages has been the year of the smoothie, with major and minor chains adding the beverage with a healthy positioning, nutritional ingredients and creative flavorings. That said, coffee remains the segmentís stalwart.
With a drive-through seemingly on every corner, you might think the market for burgers long ago reached saturation. However, the fastest-growing restaurant chain in America last year was Five Guys, which specializes in double-pattied behemoths the size of a softball.