On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss KFC’s announcement that it would move its U.S. headquarters from Louisville, Ky., to Plano, Texas. The news is personal for Louisville-based Alicia, who shares the dismay of many from around the industry who think it’s a mistake to take Kentucky Fried Chicken out of Kentucky. Plus they talk about recent earnings reports from brands like Texas Roadhouse, Shake Shack, Wingstop, and The Cheesecake Factory, all of whom enjoyed positive sales — but with some caveats. In this week’s extra serving, senior F&B editor Bret Thorn joins to talk about new menu items from around the industry, including Taco Bell’s Birthday Cake Churro and the mash-up menu at the first hybrid IHOP/Applebee’s. Finally, we share an interview between senior F&B editor Bret Thorn and TOUS les JOURS beverage specialist Alex Hager.

For more on these stories:  

What happens when Kentucky Fried Chicken leaves Kentucky?

How Texas Roadhouse is managing higher volumes

How Dine Brands created an Applebee’s/IHOP mashup menu