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Truffles are back at Shake Shack

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 11, 2024

The fast-casual burger chain is bringing back the Black Truffle Burger with melted gruyère and crispy sweet onions.

Food

Chipotle brings back smoked brisket by popular demand

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 10, 2024

The fan favorite returns as a protein option three years after it first debuted on the menu.

Food

Chipotle tests new 'swicy' chicken

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 27, 2024

Jumping on the sweet-spicy bandwagon, the fast-casual chain is testing new Chipotle Honey Chicken.

Financing

Chili's' better-than-fast-food campaign is a smash

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2024

The casual-dining chain wrapped two full years of turnaround with the Big Smasher burger and Nashville Hot Mozz driving in new guests.

Financing

Sweetgreen shakes off its lunch-salad rep

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 09, 2024

Steak and protein plates helped grow dinner sales in the second quarter. Expect to see less salad and more robotic makelines.

Financing

Noodles & Company could close up to 20 underperforming restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 07, 2024

As the fast-casual chain's turnaround effort unfolds, CEO Drew Madsen said a portfolio review could result in some units being shuttered.

Food

Chili's reveals its new secret menu item

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 02, 2024

A viral TikTok sensation, Nashville Hot Mozz, gets an extra kick of heat and lands on the menu at Chili’s Grill & Bar.

Food

NYC's famed Delmonico's adds its first plant-based entrée

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2024

Behind the Menu: The landmark restaurant and birthplace of the Delmonico Steak transforms a classic dish for vegan palates.

Food

Elote corn ribs, revisiting Momofuku and the health risks of restaurant reviewing

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 30, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dish on the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Jacob Bickelhaupt, chef-owner of Konro in West Palm Beach.

Financing

Denny's resurrects a past traffic builder to stem its losses to home cooking

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2024

Sales fell even though prices increased 5%, so the family-dining chain is bringing back its old $2/$4/$6/$8 tiered menu. Franchisees also closed 15 units last quarter.

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