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To-go packaging, streamlined menus remain big in 2022

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2021

Those are among the top 10 trends highlighted by the annual “What’s Hot” survey, which was released Tuesday by the National Restaurant Association.

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Applebee's adds Cheetos-flavored wings to the menu

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 15, 2021

The limited-time items are the same as some of the ones offered by the chain's virtual brand, Cosmic Wings.

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Operators target families with holiday bundles and healthier kids’ menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2021

Taste Tracker: Panda Express upgrades kids’ meals; pizza deals at CiCi’s and Pasqually’s; holiday specials at Chicken Salad Chick, Peet’s, Cinnaholic, Portillo’s and Logan’s; Arby’s does vodka; and more news.

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Consumers rate chains’ most craveable sauces

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 12, 2021

These 10 restaurant brands serve consumers’ favorite dips, drizzles, spreads and condiments.

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Menus take on holiday spirit and core items get an update

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2021

Taste Tracker: Thanksgiving specials at Lazy Dog, Bob Evans, La Madeleine and Baskin-Robbins; El Pollo Loco, Dutch Bros, Dunkin’ and Scooter’s jump ahead to Christmas; bowls roll out at Friendly’s and Vitality Bowls; bacon trends at Church’s and Smokey Bones gets meaty.

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Boost menu appeal and attract diners with fresh flavors and name-brand snacks

Sponsored content from our partner J&J Snack Foods on Nov. 08, 2021

Shifts in consumer dining habits and preferences have been a major focus for restaurant operators navigating market recovery—and changes in how diners define good value are some of the most important....

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Children’s menus now must meet stricter requirements for National Restaurant Association certification

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2021

After 10 years, the Association updated its Kids LiveWell program to conform with current nutrition science.

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Returning Customers and Labor Shortages Push QSRs Toward Versatile Fixes

Sponsored content from our partner Bunge Loders Croklaan on Nov. 03, 2021

While restaurants are welcoming a surge in business, they’re simultaneously confronting a dramatic drop in hiring and retaining employees. According to the National Restaurant Association, 57 percent ...

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Dry-aging chambers in restaurants are a menu game-changer

Sponsored content from our partner The Aging Room on Nov. 03, 2021

Food connoisseurs and meat foodies want to experience a perfectly dry-aged steak that will look, feel, and taste incredible. However, most restaurants order their dry-aged meat already prepared or age...

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How to win with LTOs in today’s tough market

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2021

With current supply chain and labor shortages, along with other post-pandemic challenges, it may be time for operators to rethink the way they develop and promote limited-time offers.

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