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Jack in the Box has apparently sold a lot of its new Smashed Jack burgers

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2024

The company’s burger has easily outdistanced expectations, to the point that it expects to run out of supplies next week.

Food

Get ready for the Big Game with menu items that are hot, hot, hot

 Sponsored content from our partner McCormick For Chefs® on Jan. 04, 2024

As consumers get ready to root for their favorite team this winter, operators can heat things up with spicy sauces and more.

Food

Just Salad partners with Michelin-starred Dirt Candy for new plant-based bowl

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 02, 2024

The fast casual collaborated with Amanda Cohen, chef-owner of the NYC vegan restaurant, to develop the limited-time salad.

Beverage

In-N-Out expands menu with 2 new options

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2023

Lynsi Snyder, CEO of the secretive burger chain, shared news of the beverage additions on Instagram.

Operations

Christmas is the busiest day of the year for Huddle House

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

After unwrapping presents and getting out of PJs, families come for big breakfasts and homestyle meals at the chain’s locations, which traditionally stay open on Dec. 25.

Operations

Merry merch and the year of car mukbangs

By Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings on Dec. 20, 2023

Nancy & Lisa: A look back on the wacky, the trendy and how restaurants became wearable.

Food

Bar Louie fills menu gaps to boost traffic beyond happy hour

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 19, 2023

Behind the Menu: As new VP of culinary, Joel Reynders is expanding the menu in new directions without losing focus on the bar.

Consumer Trends

Cost-conscious consumers trade down from restaurants to c-stores

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 30, 2023

As menu prices rise at fast-food restaurants, customers are looking to convenience stores for meal deals.

Food

IHOP ties into 'Wonka' movie with themed LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

The family-dining chain launches eight menu items Monday inspired by the film’s story—and they’re not all chocolate.

Food

Democratizing food media in a waffle iron with Skittles

By Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings on Nov. 21, 2023

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings debate the changing of the guard in food media as TikTok steals the show.

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