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American summer classic recipes

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 29, 2017

Operators can catch some of that patriotic spirit by planning menus focused on favorite summertime recipes.

Consumer Trends

7 ways a marshmallow cafe is sticking to the trends

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2017

See how XO Marshmallow Cafe + Wonderland makes the most of its 700 square feet.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most alluring LTOs in June

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 06, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to order based on the name and description.

Food

Cool recipes for hot weather

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2017

Summer days call for minimal time at the stove. Create a menu of cold soups, quick-grilled meats and veggies and make-ahead dishes featuring peak-season ingredients.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain tacos

By Lizzy Freier, Michelle Zalesny and Dora Meza on Jul. 07, 2017

Click through to see the list of consumers’ most-craved restaurant tacos, from Mexican joints to burger chains.

Food

Chains leap ahead on ‘plant forward’

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2017

The trend of making vegetables a star is quickly shifting down from high-end dining into the mass market. Here are some of recent efforts by sizable chains, including one of the industry's largest.

Beverage

3 Asian foods and drinks emerging in the U.S.

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 20, 2017

Chinese and Indian drinks and a Japanese snack start to make waves on U.S. menus.

Food

Fries toward the future

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 31, 2017

Health, shmealth—consumers want their fries, but not exactly in the same old way.

Food

8 fastest-growing barbecue flavors

By Lizzy Freier on Aug. 10, 2017

From regional American to ethnic versions and spicy to sweet variations, here are the barbecue sauce flavors on the rise, according to Technomic data.

Consumer Trends

Attracting snackers to full service

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2017

Dedicated snack menus are on the rise in casual dining to capture anytime eaters.

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