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QSRs bet molten cheese is The Next Big Thing

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2017

Even Chipotle, a sworn holdout, is dipping a chip in queso.

Food

5 favorite international recipes

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2017

As customers continue to seek out global flavors, operators are expanding their repertoire to more parts of the world. Here are five favorites.

Food

In bid for sales, operators balance the funky with the familiar

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2018

Mainstream concepts try to stay on top of menu trends—without going off the rails.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain pizzas

By Lizzy Freier and Jill Failla on Mar. 24, 2017

In a recent Technomic survey, customers reveal which restaurant chains offer the most craveable pizzas that they can’t get anywhere else.

Beverage

3 Asian foods and drinks emerging in the U.S.

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 20, 2017

Chinese and Indian drinks and a Japanese snack start to make waves on U.S. menus.

Beverage

4 trends on product developers' minds

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 26, 2017

A gathering this week of the experts who blend flavors and ingredients provided a look at where restaurants could be heading tomorrow.

Food

6 new brunch recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2018

Looking to shake up the brunch menu with some fresh ideas? Start with these six recipes, all featuring new ways to prep favorites.

Food

4 food flights taking off

By Lizzy Freier on Apr. 07, 2017

Restaurants take sampling beyond beer and wine to waffles, pies, sauces and more.

Food

Fries toward the future

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 31, 2017

Health, shmealth—consumers want their fries, but not exactly in the same old way.

Operations

3 trends gaining ground in November

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 10, 2017

As the weather turns colder, chains are tapping into diners’ desire for piping-hot comfort foods, while still keeping an eye on health.

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