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Next up for Chili's: Improved fajitas that sizzle every time

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2024

The casual-dining chain is upgrading one of its signature menu items with fresher ingredients and a new presentation in hopes of selling more fajitas.

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Meet the U.S. father of mac 'n cheese. You know him as Thomas Jefferson

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 05, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: One of the most important figures in American history also played a key role in making a casserole of pasta and cheese the quintessential comfort food of the nation he helped to birth. Here's the story.

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Introducing Our New Brand Identity: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association

Sponsored content from our partner IFMA The Food Away from Home Association on Dec. 04, 2024

Learn how the new IFMA The Food Away from Home Association unites the food away from home ecosystem—manufacturers, operators, supply chain, and service providers—to tackle industry challenges and drive innovation. Explore our mission, new membership categories, and future events.

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Red Lobster is bringing back a fan favorite as part of menu revamp

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2024

Hush puppies are returning to the casual-dining seafood chain along with new items such as bacon-wrapped scallops and mahi. But overall the new menu will be 20% smaller.

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The Triple Dipper emerges as a star dish for Chili's

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2024

Sales of the viral appetizer are up 70% year over year, powering the casual-dining chain to another quarter of double-digit same-store sales growth.

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McDonald's Chicken Big Mac finally lands in the U.S.

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 10, 2024

For a limited time, the fast-food chain's iconic burger will become a showcase for chicken, which is now as popular as beef for the burger giant.

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Forecasting Slow Growth & Positive Future for Food Away from Home

Sponsored content from our partner IFMA on Sep. 10, 2024

IFMA predicts the restaurant segment is expected to grow by 0.5% in 2024, with fast casual leading the way at 1.3%. Learn how inflation predictions have been adjusted, and find out how different restaurant categories are expected to perform. Get all the insights into the foodservice industry's future with IFMA's industry projections.

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MIFROMA LEGRUYÈRE AOP: The art of tradition, the taste of excellence.

Sponsored content from our partner Gruyere AOP on Sep. 10, 2024

The distinctive characteristics and method of production are regulated by a strict set of rules, therefore each wheel boasts its own unique personality.

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Turkish food, chicken curry and Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Tin Building

By Bret Thorn on Sep. 03, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about their latest food and drink discoveries and share an interview with William Dissen of The Market Place in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Boost the bottom line by offering plant-based comfort foods

Sponsored content from our partner Impossible Foods on Aug. 14, 2024

As more consumers look for meatless options on menus, comfort foods with alternative proteins are an easy win for operators.

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