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AI is playing a bigger role in menu development

 By Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe on Nov. 26, 2025

A Deeper Dive: In this latest segment on the impact of AI in restaurants, the restaurant finance podcast examines the impact the technology is having on the menu.

Food

Vegetarian and Vegan Meals Made Easy with Pre-Cooked, Plant Proteins

 Sponsored content from our partner Furmano Foods on Nov. 21, 2025

Vegetarian and vegan dishes, including alternative proteins and plant-based options, are widely perceived as being healthier than animal proteins, and for operators, it’s no longer a plus to offer these items on the menu—it’s a must-have.

Food

Chicken N Pickle spotlights the 'eat' in eatertainment with menu overhaul

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2025

14 new dishes steer the scratch-made menu in a lighter and more global direction.

Emerging Brands

Israeli chef Eyal Shani makes the case for the 'most genius' sandwich in the world

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 19, 2025

Miznon is just one growing brand within the Tel Aviv-based chef's growing Good People Group. But the fast-casual concept has become a "translator of cultures," he contends.

Food

Sweetgreen debuts mega-protein bowl

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2025

The new Power Max Protein Bowl has four servings of chicken and 106 grams of protein. But it's pricey.

Food

Applebee's focus on menu innovation is paying off

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2025

A drumbeat of new menu items has helped the casual-dining chain return to sales and traffic growth. See how it comes up with new dishes.

Food

BJ's Restaurants hits refresh on its signature pizza

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 12, 2025

Pizza is one of the casual-dining chain’s core products, but customer satisfaction had been declining over the years. A “familiar, but refreshed” version hit the menu last week.

Food

Sweetgreen wants to help protein-crazed consumers manage their macros

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2025

The fast-casual chain launched a new macronutrient-tracking tool to help guests design bowls that best meet their muscle-build needs.

Food

Celeb chef Alex Guarnaschelli creates elevated comfort food menu for Hilton Garden Inn restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 04, 2025

The limited-time menu, which includes three of the chef’s Italian favorites, is being served at 600 of the hotel’s Garden Grille & Bar restaurants.

Operations

Cracker Barrel to step up training for kitchen staff ahead of holidays

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2025

Cracker Barrel launches enhanced kitchen training for staff ahead of holiday menu rollout as chain works to recover from logo backlash and traffic declines.

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