Fast Food Innovation

Cola-flavored ketchup, Taco Bell’s musical for Mexican Pizza, and McDonald’s Grimace Shake are just some of the ways that food companies are fighting for your attention. But does social media buzz translate to long-term sales?

Mary Long caught up with David Henkes, Senior Principal at Technomic and an expert on the food and beverage industry. They discuss:

- What it takes to bring a new fast food product to market
- How social media changed the restaurant industry
- The challenge of automating a kitchen

Companies discussed: YUM, MCD, PEP, WEN, CMG, SG

Host: Mary Long
Guest: David Henkes
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineer: Rick Engdahl