Patricia Cobe

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Food

Top menu trends emerging from restaurants around the world

A snapshot of Technomic’s Global Menu Innovation report reveals 10 food and drink trends impacting chain menus internationally.

Food

Taste Tracker: Del Taco, Culver's are ready for Lent and Cracker Barrel turns pancakes into tacos

Smashburger stacks a burger with mac ‘n cheese; Genghis Grill fills bowls with value; sweet and salty pair up at Krispy Kreme; and more menu news of the week.

The IHOP franchisee and Cornbread co-founder is on a mission to change the perception of soul food across the country.

The seafood chain reimagines brunch, luring guests with a new lineup of frittatas, French toast sticks and shareable cocktails.

The market for meat alternatives has flattened or declined lately, but plant-forward menus are growing in new directions as operators and suppliers explore the potential of vegetables.

Menus get sweet, savory and spicy at Shake Shack, Tim Horton’s, Taziki’s, Dickey’s and more to wake up winter-weary taste buds.

The R&D team combined technology and cheese in just the right proportions to create the Crispy Parm Pizza.

To attract hybrid workers and integrate with the surrounding community, Bon Appetit is developing full-service restaurants and socializing spaces for companies.

V-Day specials also trend at Firebirds, Playa Bowls, Mountain Mike’s and Papa Murphy’s; Razzoo’s celebrates crawfish while Quiznos and O’Charleys do lobster; and more menu news of the week.

Customers can order up Domino’s Loaded Tots along with their gameday pizzas on Sunday.

Chef Chris Bertke remakes the Chicago favorite, delivering the sandwich’s flavor and nostalgia to plant-based eaters.

After a successful test, Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps launch Monday nationwide.

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