menu trends

Chains jockey for heat-and-eat Easter sales

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

More brands are aiming to exploit the niche between catering and takeout with big meals packaged for the holidays. The going price: $109.99 for a 10-person spread.

Food

4 tactics to offset hurdles of adding brunch

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2017

Adding or expanding brunch can boost customer counts—but it doesn’t come without challenges.

Food

5 new takes on vegan dishes

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 25, 2017

These recipes are a perfect way to celebrate National Vegan Month and to introduce new dishes to customers. They feature hearty ingredients combined in inventive ways.

Marketing

Customers leak details on Dunkin' Donuts’ new snack program

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2018

Word spread on social media about a small test of items intended as afternoon add-ons.

Food

Restaurants take the dare of revamping signatures

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2017

Menu options once treated as sacrosanct are now getting makeovers in hopes of rekindling interest.

Food

Sandwich shops’ signature moves

By Lauren Hallow on Jul. 31, 2017

As the make-your-own model grows synonymous with fast casuals, new sandwich spots are upgrading the handheld with elevated ingredients and chef-crafted builds.

Food

6 finger food recipes for holiday catering

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 08, 2017

As the holiday season kicks into gear, catered events and parties are added to many operators’ workloads. To meet the catering challenge, start with these recipes.

Consumer Trends