Rising Beef Prices

Due to increases in international demand for beef and the drought that caused farmers to reduce their herds, the price of beef is rising quickly.  Fast food restaurants are faced a challenge.  What should they do?  Raise prices to customers or try to demarket beef and encourage customers to purchase another item instead.  Read the following:  Beef or Chicken? Beef prices hit fast-food chains.

Pizza Hut revamps

Yum Brands, owner of Pizza Hut, has seen declining same store sales for several years.  It was announced today that new menu options will include different toppings and a skinny version low calorie pizza.  Read this article:  Curry Crust? Pizza Hut unveils new menu.  Which of the new ideas are you looking forward to trying?  Do you think it will be successful in turning the company around?