Published November 17, 2015
Taco Bell recently announced that by Dec. 31, 2016, all of its 6,000 U.S. restaurants will exclusively serve cage-free eggs. The chain has been planning to switch to cage-free eggs for several years. By the time the switchover is completed, Taco Bell will be the first national quick service restaurant to be completely cage-free, beating out competitors with less ambitious plans. The Humane Society of the United States supports the change, and estimates that this will improve the lives of half a million chickens in the U.S.
The cage-free initiative is one component of Taco Bell’s overall strategy to change their ingredients to accommodate changing consumer tastes. The brand will also eliminate added trans fats, artificial flavors and colors, and high fructose corn syrup from many of their menu items by the beginning of next year. Taco Bell’s ingredient changes show it to be a forward-thinking company that listens to what consumers want from their food. Study after study shows that Millenials want their food to be more natural and that they care about the way animals are treated by food producers. The chain’s progressive ingredient policies indicate that it is serious about maintaining its appeal and popularity in the future.
Read the full article here: Taco Bell to Serve Cage-Free Eggs in All US Restaurants
Published November 17, 2015
An infographic from Fast Casual magazine sheds some light on the long-term effects eliminating tipping can have for restaurant operators. The infographic highlights how the federal FICA tax credit changes the cost-benefit analysis of a tipped versus non-tipped model. Getting rid of tips could also cost restaurants a substantial tax benefit. For servers, going without tips will make their earnings more predictable, but the overall amount they make make go down depending on their proficiency and where they work.
Read the full article here: Infographic: Economic Considerations of Eliminating Tips
Published November 17, 2015
McDonald’s is introducing a new “McPick 2 for $2” budget-friendly menu that will debut in January. Customers will be able to choose two of four possible items for the $2 deal: McDouble, Small Fries, McChicken and Mozzarella Sticks. The menu brings the McDouble and the McChicken back to the $1 price point that was so successful for McDonald’s in the past. The McPick promotion will initially last for 5 weeks, but local franchisees will be able to extend the deal if they so choose.
Read the full article here: McDonald’s to Offer ‘McPick’ 2 for $2 Menu
Taco Bell Goes Cage-Free
Taco Bell recently announced that by Dec. 31, 2016, all of its 6,000 U.S. restaurants will exclusively serve cage-free eggs. The chain has been planning to switch to cage-free eggs for several years. By the time the switchover is completed, Taco Bell will be the first national quick service restaurant to be completely cage-free, beating out competitors with less ambitious plans. The Humane Society of the United States supports the change, and estimates that this will improve the lives of half a million chickens in the U.S.
The cage-free initiative is one component of Taco Bell’s overall strategy to change their ingredients to accommodate changing consumer tastes. The brand will also eliminate added trans fats, artificial flavors and colors, and high fructose corn syrup from many of their menu items by the beginning of next year. Taco Bell’s ingredient changes show it to be a forward-thinking company that listens to what consumers want from their food. Study after study shows that Millenials want their food to be more natural and that they care about the way animals are treated by food producers. The chain’s progressive ingredient policies indicate that it is serious about maintaining its appeal and popularity in the future.
Read the full article here: Taco Bell to Serve Cage-Free Eggs in All US Restaurants
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