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Restaurants’ growth plans get stuck in red tape

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2023

Operators have increasingly aggressive growth plans and are proposing more complicated restaurant formats than ever. But permitting and construction delays are slowing it all down.

Food

How Panda Express’ Jimmy Wang spreads Chinese culture through food

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2023

As executive director of culinary innovation for the 2,500-unit chain, Wang creates dishes that tell a story—a mission that takes on extra importance during Lunar New Year.

Food

This popup may be the toughest restaurant reservation in West Hollywood

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2022

Forget about celebrity hangouts and hot new dining spots, Chain House is booked solid for its dinners that spotlight Chili’s menu.

Food

Velvet Taco, Bartaco, Tacos 4 Life and more cook up specials for National Taco Day

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 04, 2022

Plus plenty of new shareables, snacks, salads, soups and sandwiches as October begins.

Technology

Benefits of providing NFL Sunday Ticket in restaurants

Sponsored content from our partner DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS℠ on Sep. 13, 2022

When strategizing for fall and winter promotions, restaurants should be sure to include sports programming in their offerings. Happy hour deals may draw people in, but quality programming on televisions will encourage guests to indulge in more appetizers and another round (or two) and more.

Food

Taste Tracker: Papa John’s, Hurricane Grill, Genghis Grill theme food to football

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 29, 2022

Fall’s in full force at Cracker Barrel, BD’s and Miller’s Ale House and a continuing deluge of pumpkin spice drives menu launches.

Food

Menu launches surge as summer gets under way

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 06, 2022

Taste Tracker: Sweet sipping at Jamba and Wendy’s; Dog Haus goes Hawaiian; Piada shops the farmers market; BD’s and Gott’s take to the street; fried pickle snacks at Zaxby’s and Sonic; and more menu news of the week.

Food

A potpourri of new items flavors menus this week

By Patricia Cobe on May 24, 2022

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.

Food

Easter shares the menu spotlight with hot dogs, tacos, ice cream and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 11, 2022

Black Bear Diner does Easter brunch and dinner; a dozen new dishes for Friendly’s; Mellow Mushroom takes a detour from pizza; and donuts, hot dogs and ice cream get dressed for the holiday.

Food

Menus make a seasonal shift, take on bolder flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chimichurri at Sweetgreen and Cubanos at Potbelly; chicken gets a jolt of spice at Moe’s; Dairy Queen rolls out Stackburgers; Sonic’s slush ring, Dog Haus' cocktails and more menu newsmakers of the week.

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