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It’s time for McDonald’s to take the chicken sandwich challenge

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 16, 2021

Can the burger giant make a sandwich as good as the chicken chain specialists?

Seasonal specials flavor March menus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 16, 2021

Taste Tracker: Pie Five Pizza gets crafty; Sonic dresses up burgers; Hard Rock goes Irish; and more menu news of the week.

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A taste of Mexico can boost menu appeal

Sponsored content from our partner Sigma Foodservice USA on Mar. 15, 2021

With demand for dining out challenged by the pandemic, the need to appeal to diners is more crucial than ever.

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Restaurants boost catering sales by thinking inside the box

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 10, 2021

Operators are packaging catering programs in new ways to win back lost business. Individually boxed meals are seen as a safer solution as people slowly return to the office or are in need of a quick lunch to grab-and-go. Cracker Barrel, BJs and El Pollo Loco recently introduced or upgraded boxed meal catering.

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Taco Bell brings back another menu item: The Quesalupa

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 10, 2021

Taco Bell is bringing back its popular Quesalupa limited-time offer this week. The blend of a chalupa and a quesadilla was one of the most popular LTOs in company history in 2016.

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March menus tie into timely promotions and on-trend ingredients

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 09, 2021

Taste Tracker: Schlotzsky’s, Slim Chickens and more upgrade sandwiches; Cracker Barrel expands heat-and-eat; BurgerFi starts a burger war; and Mars launch inspires CPK.

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Chipotle’s long-awaited quesadilla is finally set to launch

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 09, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s long-rumored quesadilla is finally hitting stores this week, the chain’s first new build-your-own entree to join the menu since it introduced salads nearly two decades ago.

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