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After a slow burn, churros become a hot restaurant menu item

 By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 29, 2022

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse dishes on the centuries-old item now being used in a variety of items, from hot dogs to beverages.

Food

I scream for Krispy Kreme? Chain launches ice cream truck-inspired doughnuts

 By Reyna Estrada on Jul. 18, 2022

The company worked with Good Humor and Popsicle to create a line of doughnuts inspired by treats normally found on an ice cream truck.

Financing

As inflation rises, some restaurants are lowering prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 05, 2022

Parting with a yearlong trend of price hikes, full-service operators are leaning into discounts and value menus to boost traffic, but often for a limited time.

Operations

On the Border’s turnaround efforts pay off

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 21, 2022

A revamped menu and more technology have the brand on track for its first year of positive sales in more than a decade.

Food

McDonald’s plant-based burger may not be ready for prime time in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2022

A BTIG analyst says the McPlant burger has been underwhelming in tests and speculates that it is unlikely to make its national debut this year.

Food

Chipotle tests Mexican Cauliflower Rice

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 16, 2022

The low-carb rice, which follows the burrito chain’s run of Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice last year, mimics the flavor and color of the popular side dish.

Financing

McDonald’s scores a big victory in its pig proxy against Carl Icahn

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2022

A major proxy advisory firm endorsed the company’s directors in its upcoming board election, saying the investor is “economically divorced from the potential impacts of its proposals.”

Food

How to keep your menu fresh amid inflation woes

Sponsored content from our partner Lamb Weston on May 11, 2022

As operators continue to face industry challenges like labor shortages and rising food costs, there’s one solution that offers help with both: frozen french fries. This high-margin, low-labor menu sta...

Operations

Subway franchisees find themselves short on meat

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2022

A plant shutdown due to Avian Flu has led to limits on turkey, leading some to buy it on their own. Ham and roast beef are limited, too, and costs have run higher than expected.

Food

Chipotle tests another new protein: Garlic Guajillo Steak

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2022

The burrito chain’s new protein offering—its third in the past eight months—will be sold for a limited time at restaurants in Denver, Indianapolis and Orange County, Calif.

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