Eatery Pulse Team 
Fast-casual Mici Italian opened in Gilbert, Arizona at 5498 South Power Road, southeast of Phoenix. The new Arizona restaurant is Mici’s first in the state. Overall, it becomes the 8th location of the restaurant chain.
Wingstop added Hot Honey Rub as a featured flavor for the summer. Available at stores nationwide, the new, differentiated, limited-time rub should increase traffic and trial for the fast-casual chain.
Captain D’s introduced Spicy Batter Dipped Fish meals for the summer. The new line of spicy fish entrees includes Captain D’s Spicy Fish & Butterfly Shrimp Meal, Spicy Giant Fish Sandwich Combo, Ultimate Seafood Platter with Spicy Batter Dipped Fish, and the two-piece Spicy Fish Meal.
On The Border rolled out a summer Mesquite Wood Fire Grill menu headlined by the all-new Honey-Chipotle Grilled Chicken Fajitas. In addition, Authentic Tlayuda Mexican Pizza, Grilled Queso Panela, Smokehouse Burger, Mesquite-Smoked Jalapeno Sausage Tacos, Mexican Surf & Turf, Coconut Paleta ‘Rita, Summer Cowboy ‘Rita, House-Made Strawberry Pineapple Paleta and Strawberry Cheesecake Chimis arrive at restaurants nationwide.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) named Tarun Lal president of its US division. The appointment becomes effective July 15, 2022. Lal will exit his current role of managing director of the KFC Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, Africa, and India markets.
Qdoba Mexican Eats debuted a Citrus Lime Shrimp rolling out at participating US and Canadian restaurants. The limited-time offer will add sustainably-sourced shrimp, which is also Best Aquaculture Practices rated. The protein will be featured in chef-crafted Signature Eats, The Surf & Turf Burrito or Bowl and Citrus Lime Shrimp Burrito or Bowl.
O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar has launched its Tastes O’Summer menu, including Bone-In Pork Chop and Smothered Chicken Breast. For $14.99 via the pick-two menu, guests of the chain will pick two items with two sides. O’Charley’s also rolled out all-new Chicken Tender Nachos, Whiskey BBQ Tenders & Shrimp and Bayou Tenders & Shrimp.
Red Lobster launched Seafood Summerfest, introducing BBQ Bacon Grilled Shrimp and featuring four additional dishes. Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon; Steak & Lobster; Red Argentinian Shrimp Skewers; and Live Maine Lobster round out the Seafood Summerfest menu.
Sweetgreen released a Peach + Goat Cheese Salad as part of its early summer menu. A Summer Teriyaki Bowl and Pesto Summer Veggies are also on the menu.
Dave & Buster’s rolled out a Spicy Taco Burger, BBQ Chicken Flatbread and Shrimp and Avocado Stack as part of its Summer in the Great Indoors celebration. Plus, it also launched Cinnamon Toast Crunch Fried Ice Cream, Blood Orange Paloma, Spiked Black Cherry Limeade, and Zero-Proof Black Cherry Limeade.
