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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

Taste Tracker: Sonic pushes out snacks and sides; Shake Shack turns up the heat; Which Wich adds bread born on TikTok

The pumpkin harvest is not over yet but other fall flavors and unique items are emerging on menus as cooler weather sets in.

Operations

National Restaurant Association Show opens applications for 2023 Kitchen Innovation Awards

The KI awards recognize cutting-edge, forward-thinking foodservice equipment that improves operations.

Food

U.S.-based chains accelerate menu launches in other parts of the world

Technomic’s latest Global Menu Innovation report reveals what’s trending from Argentina to the U.K.

Food

Taco Bell to launch plant-based carne asada steak

The new limited-time item, developed in partnership with Beyond Meat, will debut Oct. 13 in Dayton, Ohio.

Food

Climate change has much in store for menus, with sushi, coffee and chocolate in its crosshairs

Some of chefs’ favorite ingredients are threatened by drought, heat waves and other forces of nature, but there’s still time to take action.

Food

Taste Tracker: Melting Pot celebrates Oktoberfest; Schlotzsky’s, MOD Pizza launch new pies; Zaxby’s partners on saucy ice pops

Chains play up cocktails, value, bowls and yes—more pumpkin—as fall menu rollouts continue.

Food

Chili’s new happy hour scores deals during NFL and college football games

The restaurants' bars offer happy hour pricing on food and drinks during televised games throughout the season.

Consumer Trends

Consumers rank the top 10 LTOs of summer

Technomic data reveals the recent limited-time offers consumers would most likely purchase.

Food

How climate change is impacting your menu

Michael P. Hoffmann, co-author of “Our Changing Menu,” shares how some well-loved foods and drinks are being threatened and what operators can do about it.

Consumer Trends

Dine-in customers rank food quality a top priority when choosing a restaurant

Despite the boom in takeout and delivery during the pandemic, restaurant goers still prefer the elevated experience of dining in, according to a new report.

Food

Taste Tracker: Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros, Donatos leap full force into fall

Pizza Inn’s new crust oozes cheese; fresh takes on chicken at Black Bear, Golden Chick and Chicken Salad Chick; and menus model the latest seasonal trends.

Workforce

Restaurants find the secret to a healthier workplace is already on the payroll

Training workers to notice warning signs and be a proactive peer resource is gaining steam post-pandemic. But modeling healthy behavior may be the best place to start.

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