"They are more open minded," said Darren Tristano, a Chicago-based independent food industry analyst. "And I think it is good for them to think this way and expand the brand to new customers who maybe haven't tried White Castle before."
Date: Apr 12, 2018
Category: Business
Source: Google
It's official: Chipotle is ditching chorizo and placing its bets on queso
"Chorizo didn't sell as expected as it isn't a mainstream American consumer ingredient," Darren Tristano, a Technomic advisor, told CNBC via email. "Chorizo is a more authentic flavor and Chipotle serves the more 'Americanized' and pop marketplace. Queso is very popular and has likely had good resul
Date: Sep 19, 2017
Category: Business
Source: Google
Panera CEO: Being private is a 'competitive advantage'
"The acquisition of Panera Bread by JAB Holdings represents a significant stake in the breakfast category, adding to Krispy Kreme, Caribou, and Peet's coffee and tea investments," Darren Tristano, president of Technomic, told CNBC. "The move provides JAB Holdings with the significant opportunity to
Date: Apr 05, 2017
Category: Business
Source: Google
One Fast Food Chain Is Adding Automated Kiosks To 1000 Of Its Restaurants In 2017
Obviously, these kiosks would cut labor costs: They are looking to improve their automation and their labor costs, and this is a good way to do it, said Darren Tristano, VP at food-service research and consulting firm Technomic. They are also trying to enhance the customer experience. Younger cus
Date: Feb 28, 2017
Category: Business
Source: Google
Wendy's plans to install self-ordering kiosks at 1000 locations
"They are looking to improve their automation and their labor costs, and this is a good way to do it," said Darren Tristano, vice president with Technomic, a food-service research and consulting firm. "They are also trying to enhance the customer experience. Younger customers prefer to use a kiosk."
Date: Feb 26, 2017
Category: Business
Source: Google
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) News: McDonald's Delivery Coming to 3 U.S. Cities in 2017
"They need to somehow make the experience seamless to their customers," Darren Tristano, President of market research firm Technomic, told Crain's Chicago Business while speaking ofMcDonald's Corporation delivery test. "The demand is there, and if you don't offer it to them, they'll go somewhe
Date: Dec 16, 2016
Category: Business
Source: Google
For his next act, Schultz wants to make Starbucks more upscale
When youre making an investment and taking a risk like this, theres no better person to spearhead it than Howard, said Darren Tristano, president of Technomic Inc., which tracks the restaurant industry. He has a very high chance of succeeding in this type of role and helping the brand evolve.
Date: Dec 03, 2016
Category: Business
Source: Google
Jimmy John's Could Be Gearing up for a Global Expansion
Jimmy Johns was considering an IPO last year, but Darren Tristano, president of a food and beverage consultant firm called Technomic, said that this will likely be a better move in the long run. This sale could position Jimmy Johns for a global expansion, Tristano said in an interview with the Ch