The Retail Rundown: Valentine’s Day Brings Foodservice Gains 

The grocery segment received a boost from last weekend’s pro-football championship game, with strong movement at the meat case. According to Circana data, retail chicken wing sales ahead of the game reached about $8.7 million, up from $8.5 million the previous week. Pork ribs brought in nearly $7 million, rising from $6.7 million, while ground beef sales totaled approximately $76 million, compared to $74.7 million the prior week. 

Looking ahead, February is typically a slower month for retail and overall meat demand. However, Valentine’s... 

7-Eleven, Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company Launches New Flavor-Packed Chicken Fajita Burrito

New crave-worthy menu items and meal deals are here! Today, 7-Eleven, Inc.'s Laredo Taco Company® restaurant launched an all-new Chicken Fajita Burrito that's sure to satisfy every craving. Plus, customers can start their day with Raise the Roost® and Speedy Café® crave-worthy breakfast offerings or enjoy delicious lunch deals at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores nationwide.

The bold new Chicken Fajita Burrito at Laredo Taco Company features perfectly seasoned chicken...

PERDUE® Is ‘Winging It’ With Wayne Brady During This Year's Big Game

Perdue® is taking this year’s Big Game viewing experience in an unexpected (and unpredictable) direction by combining the irresistible flavor of Perdue Air Fryer Ready ™ Crispy Wings with five-time Emmy Award-winner and two-time Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady.

Inspired by key game moments, commercials, commentary and requests from viewers and, of course, the mouthwatering goodness of Perdue Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings, Brady will “wing it” to create songs, jokes, sketches and…who knows what else!

“Winging It” performances...

As the Official Wing of Watching Football, Popeyes® is Putting it's Money Where Your Mouth Is 

At the start of football season, Popeyes® called dibs on being The Official Wing of Watching Football and committed to making sure every football gathering is packed with flavor and fun. To honor this, the brand recently introduced a new Sweet 'N Smokey Chipotle Wings flavor to continue offering fans the flavor variety they crave. Now, Popeyes is investing in "word of mouth" marketing by literally putting their money where your mouth is...

ANALYSIS: Chicken Wings Bucking Historical Trends

Anyone dealing in the wholesale chicken wing market is acutely aware of the rarefied air the industry is breathing these days. Not since the dizzying heights of 2021 have wholesale values soared as they do now, defying historical trends and seasonal expectations. Recent market feedback continues to paint a surprisingly robust picture, which suggests the current undertone may not be shifting just yet.

The shadow of 2021 looms large, a year marked by such astronomical prices that drove buyers away, taking nearly two years for demand to recover...

Tyson® Brand Introduces New Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings

Tyson® brand is excited to announce its newest retail offerings: Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings. These flavorful, protein-packed products promise to satisfy refined tastes and simplify mealtime, making them perfect for summer entertaining. Tyson Honey Chicken Bites and Restaurant Style Crispy Wings are now available at select retailers.

Honey Chicken Bites Elevate Taste to New Heights

Tyson Honey Chicken Bites deliver an explosion of flavor with every bite and contain 14g of protein per serving...

BurgerFi Relaunches The Chicken Wars

Hold onto your beaks! BurgerFi® is "winging it" big time by rebranding as ChickenFi and diving into the Chicken Wars! The name change ruffles feathers and celebrates the debut of the new Fried and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches and this antibiotic-free chicken is available every day including Sundays. Yes, that is right, Sundays! Bring your appetite and savor these new chicken offerings starting on May 21, 2024.

"Chicken presents a significant opportunity for business growth. We've expanded our chicken offerings by 50%, broadening our menu...

Wingstop Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Wingstop Inc.today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 30, 2024.

Highlights for the fiscal first quarter 2024 compared to the fiscal first quarter 2023:

• System-wide sales increased 36.8% to $1.1 billion
• 65 net new openings in the fiscal first quarter 2024
• Domestic same store sales increased 21.6%
• Domestic restaurant AUV increased to $1.9 million
• Digital sales increased to 68.3% of system-wide sales
• Total revenue increased 34.1% to $145.8 million
• Net income increased 83.5% to $28.7 million, or $0.98 per diluted...