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McDonald’s makes its Donut Sticks official

The product is the chain’s latest effort to bolster lagging breakfast sales.

Financing

Why 2018 was a big year for restaurants

This week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," looks back at the year in marketing, technology, food and everything else.

Operations

McDonald’s plans to reduce antibiotics in its beef

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2018

The company will measure use of human antibiotics in beef over the next two years before establishing reduction targets.

Food

KFC finally introduces chicken and waffles

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2018

The limited-time offer pairs Belgian waffles with Extra Crispy fried chicken.

Food

Pressure builds on burger chains over antibiotics

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 18, 2018

A report gave failing grades to all but three major burger concepts, including McDonald’s and Burger King.

Food

5 plant-forward recipes that use just 1 dish

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 02, 2018

These five recipes tap into the plant-forward trend.

Food

7 new items rolling out on restaurant menus this summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 30, 2018

Seasonal ingredients and timely tie-ins are powering chain menus right now.

Food

Can meat be both kosher and halal?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 19, 2018

Until recently, there was no such thing as so-called interfaith meat, Advice Guy says.

Emerging Brands

Snooze does nontraditional brunch

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 06, 2018

A deeper dive into a modern breakfast-and-lunch-only concept, which made Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list for 2018.

Food

7 innovative menu trends with staying power

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2018

Keep an eye on the latest food and drink trends that emerged at Winsight’s Restaurant Directions conference.