Patricia Cobe

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A potpourri of new items flavors menus this week

The next McFlurry debuts at McDonald’s; Saladworks showcases superfoods; Noodles & Co. does Asian broth bowls; Wing It On stuffs dumplings with chicken; and frosty drinks star at Sonic and BWW.

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Arby’s introduces a burger to its menu for the first time

The chain is taking on McDonald's and Wendy's more directly with the Wagyu Steakhouse Burger, which features the quick-service sector's largest patty to date.

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How DIG on 4th merges fast casual and full service into a welcoming all-day cafe

Head chef Matt Weingarten’s craveable, veg-centric menu and comforting vibe elevate the DIG experience and build community.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe builds traffic and sales through the power of LTOs

In the “other beverage/snack” category, this chain stands out in the Top 500 by paying equal attention to food and drink, health and indulgence.

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Carl’s Jr. and Hardees tie into Jurassic World Dominion with dinosaur-themed menu

The new Primal Menu launches Wednesday, ahead of the movie’s release on June 10.

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Sips, sandwiches and salads take off on menus

Taste Tracker: Chocolate is for drinking at Starbucks and Shake Shack; Bennigan’s and Lazy Dog craft cocktails; Subway’s latest sandwich refresh; Modern Market embraces summer; and more menu news of the week.

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Full-service restaurants are moving value to the center of the plate

Operators take a cue from QSRs, promoting early evening specials, breakfast and dinner bargains, and other inflation-fighting deals.

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7 global menu trends to watch

Common themes of inflation, simplicity and familiarity are driving menu development around the world, finds Technomic.

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New menu items provide a preview of summer

Mendocino Farms celebrates summer cookouts; peaches, spritzes and lemonade infuse Firebirds’ cocktails; PJ’s Coffee marks wedding cake season; and early sightings of berries and watermelon.

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