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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

IHOP launches first-ever everyday value menu to meet demand for affordability

On September 15, IHOP introduced its first permanent everyday value menu, featuring four breakfast combos priced at $6 (some locations $7). The meals are available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at participating U.S. locations. Menu choices include a “Breakfast Faves Combo,” “Ham & Cheese Omelette,” “French Toast Faves Combo,” and “House Scramble” — each served with sides like pancakes or hash browns. The move comes amid rising food prices and changing consumer behavior, and is supported by a new campaign called “Happy Plates,” aimed at value-conscious diners. ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

“Role-Spot Relay” to reduce overlap and boost clarity

Create a set of visible role-cards (e.g. “Sauce Maker,” “Grill Lead,” “Expediter,” “Runner”) and assign them at the start of each shift. Post the cards on a board where they can be moved or flagged during service. If someone finishes their role or moves to help another station, they place their card in a “Help Needed” slot. Supervisors or fellow staff can immediately see where extra hands are needed. This reduces duplicate work, improves cross-station support, and keeps staff more aware of each other’s domains.

🚀 Scaling Up

Ponderosa House to open in Old Town Scottsdale

A new restaurant called The Ponderosa House, blending American and Mexican offerings (but not fusion), is set to replace Frank & Lupe’s Old Mexico at 4121 N. Marshall Way in Scottsdale, Arizona. Owner Jacob Finley (who runs Karsen’s Grill) is aiming for an elevated yet casual dining experience that appeals both to long-time locals and new visitors. Remodeling for the space has been approved as of July 2025. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Burger King rolls out Scooby-Doo themed King Jr. Meals for Halloween

Starting September 16, Burger King is launching a limited-time kids’ meal promotion tied to Scooby-Doo. The King Jr. Meal will include collectible character toys - Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, Fred, and a spooky-styled figure. Each toy features a removable Halloween mask. Meal options include burger or nugget entrees, choice of side, and drink. The campaign plays on nostalgia and seasonal engagement to bring families into stores. ​Read more

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