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Ark Restaurants finds today's menu pricing to be a head-scratcher

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2022

The multiconcept operator has drastically raised prices, but doesn't know how much more can be passed along.

Food

Taco Bell tests variations of Mexican Pizza and launches new burritos nationwide

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2022

Fans around the country can now score $2 grilled chicken burritos, but only those in Omaha and Oklahoma City can taste the latest pizza iterations.

Financing

Inflation cools, but not at restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2022

The Consumer Price Index declined in November, but restaurant menu prices continued to increase.

Food

4 secrets behind Sonic’s menu success

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 06, 2022

Mackenzie Gibson, Sonic’s VP of culinary and menu innovation, shares an inside look at her team's R&D mindset.   

Food

Subway bakes up footlong cookies at Miami pop-up for National Cookie Day

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 01, 2022

The extra-long cookies, inspired by the Subway Series sandwiches, are piled with sweet toppings instead of meats and cheese.

Operations

Wild swings in food costs force restaurants to rethink menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 30, 2022

To keep costs in check, operators are frequently evaluating vendors, re-engineering the menu, running specials and keeping a closer watch on inventory and waste to avoid more menu price hikes.

Marketing

Why barbell pricing is the strategy du jour on restaurant menus

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 22, 2022

The two-pronged approach has been gaining steam amid an economy of haves and have-nots.

Food

How Velvet Taco puts 52 unique limited-time tacos on the menu every year

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 22, 2022

A robust R&D pipeline constantly keeps WTF, the fast casual’s Weekly Taco Feature, filled with inventive tacos. Director of Culinary Venecia Willis makes it happen.

Food

Taco Bell loads up Nacho Fries for an extended stay on the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2022

Plus, the chain’s Enchirito returns as a throwback favorite after it won more fan votes in a head-to-head competition with the Double Decker Taco.

Food

By popular demand, Arby’s Wagyu Steakhouse Burger returns for a limited time

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2022

The first time around, the premium burger sold out six weeks early. Now Arby’s fans have a second chance to try it.

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