Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Tork Weekly Reader: One taco = 15,000 jobs. How Taco Bell is ...

EatingTaco_smThe Tork Weekly Reader brings you key stories in sustainability, foodservice, healthcare and hygiene from across the Web.?

Can a taco lift the economy? We?ve written about the mighty Doritos Locos Taco before, but we are continually amazed at how a single food product has transformed the fortunes of a fast-food chain. The Doritos Locos Tacos in 2012 was the biggest launch in Taco Bell history, selling roughly one million tacos each day. Not only is that impressive, the taco launch created 15,000 jobs. The Daily Beast offers a fascinating account of this taco tale.?

Haute dishes for 2013?s trendiest menus. Looking for a menu home run of your own??Restaurant industry expert Nancy Kruse will share her five menu renewal tips at this year?s NRA Show. In a preview, she talks about freshness, flavor, affordable luxe, portion control and the small plate trends that will draw more diners this year.?

MickeyD retweeted me! Well, probably not since McDonald?s creates surprisingly little original content across its social media channels. Yet one of the world?s most iconic brands has a huge social media following. Is that an accident? Econsultancy takes a look at McDonald?s social media strategy.?

How to live with less. At a time when sustainability continues to impact companies and the everyday lives of consumers, learning how to live with less has become trendy. If that translates into a smaller living space or how to make a room efficient, Treehugger has great ideas on reducing your footprint.?

Step-up for your health. Speaking of feet, you should be walking more. The American Heart Association and many health experts agree that people can significantly improve their health by walking 10,000 steps per day. Unfortunately, most of us are only half-way there, as a 2010 study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found Americans only take an average of 5,117 steps each day. Daily amounts of moderate to vigorous exercise, such as walking, have been shown to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease and other disorders. Pedometers are often used as a motivational tool to reach that goal and can help track your progress.

Source: http://betterbusiness.torkusa.com/tork-weekly-reader-one-taco-15000-jobs-how-taco-bell-is-remaking-fast-food/

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