health

Sonic to try reduced-beef burgers

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2017

The drive-in chain is believed to be the first national quick-service chain to test a beef-mushroom blend as a variation on its signature product.

Chicago restaurants get last-minute reprieve from drink tax

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 05, 2017

But the relief could be temporary: Soda costs could be hiked by law next week.

Restaurants challenge NYC's plan to enforce menu labeling

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 14, 2017

The action could be a test of local jurisdictions' ability to adopt disclosure requirements while the federal mandate is on hold until May. Industry officials fear that restaurant chains may be subject to a patchwork of regulatory obligations and penalties.

Food

Subs go small

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2017

A fast casual downsizes its sandwiches to boost traffic.

Consumer Trends

Keeping up appearances

By Peter Romeo, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on Aug. 15, 2017

The point is that sometimes people want to be like—and liked by—others, and sometimes they want to be different. The topic relates to how health is being redefined.

Consumer Trends