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Pizza Hut jumps on 'hot' hot honey trend with new menu items

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2023

Hot Honey Pizza and Hot Honey Wings launch in two markets for a limited time.

Food

Summer specials roll out at Black Bear Diner, Firehouse Subs and Pokeworks

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2023

Taste Tracker: Sweet licks for Friendly’s, Dolly Llama and Rita’s; Firebirds spotlights chef’s features; sip and chill at PJ’s and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf; and more menu news of the week.

Food

YouTube's 'Queen of Cakes' creates limited-time menu for Paris Baguette

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2023

Behind the Menu: Yolanda Gampp partnered with the bakery café chain on three new tennis-themed items—a doughnut, cake slice and latte.

Food

Tim Horton's, Applebee's and Starbucks refresh the menu with cool summer drinks

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2023

Taste Tracker: Brunch pops up at Cracker Barrel; salads star at El Pollo Loco and Newk’s; Shuckin’ Shack goes on a road trip; and Fazoli’s, Marble Slab and Zaxby’s celebrate dessert.

Food

IHOP turns pancakes portable with new menu mashup

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 05, 2023

Pancake Tacos take the breakfast favorite into new meal territory as IHOP continues its drive to expand lunch and dinner.

Food

The Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich continues Chick-fil-A's mission to grow the grilled category

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 29, 2023

Behind the Menu: The new LTO, currently in test, is the chain's first grilled chicken sandwich introduced since 2019. But it probably won’t be the last.

Marketing

Taco Bell partners with fan girl Paris Hilton to plug return of Volcano Menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2023

The fiery items debuted in the early 2000s, when the star was at her hottest. Now she’s partnering up to offer hot tips on Taco Bell’s first-ever advice hotline.

Food

Summer specials launch at Dunkin', Outback and Sonic ahead of July 4

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2023

Taste Tracker: BWW and Carl’s Jr. bring the heat; Smashburger and Huddle House spotlight sauces; drinks make news at Bahama Breeze and North Italia; and an Arby’s classic returns.

Food

At Culver's, Church's and Mooyah it's time for treats

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 19, 2023

Taste Tracker: Twists on classics at Taco Cabana and Taco John’s; Blank Street and Big Ass Coffee chill out; lighter lunch pairings for Anthony’s; and more menu news of the week.

Consumer Trends

Meat and potatoes dominated Spring's Top 10 LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 16, 2023

Recent data from Restaurant Business sister company, Technomic, reveals the menu items consumers would most likely purchase at chain restaurants.

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