menu trends

Marketing

Arby’s will start selling a new smoked bourbon

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 17, 2022

Limited-edition Arby’s Smoked Bourbon is infused with the same smoked oak as its Smokehouse Sandwiches.

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Burgerville bucks the pumpkin spice craze with its new Apple Crumble Sundae

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2022

The Pacific Northwest chain sticks to its mission of local sourcing to bring the seasonal LTO to menus.

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CPK breaks into new menu territory with its California-style burger

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 04, 2022

It took an internal mind shift, plus the addition of griddles and a couple of SKUs, for Chef Brian Sullivan to perfectly execute the new West Coast Burger.

Food

Horchata follows churros onto restaurant menus

By Nancy Kruse on Oct. 04, 2022

Nancy Kruse: This month's look at restaurant menu trends examines the popularity of the plant-based beverage, which also shines in more sophisticated items like cakes.

Food

KFC tests Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in Atlanta

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 03, 2022

After a swell of fan support on Twitter, wraps return to the menu in three new flavors for a limited time.

Food

Why potatoes are the perfect plant-based side solution

Sponsored content from our partner Idahoan Foods on Sep. 30, 2022

Growing preferences towards plant-based and flexitarian diets, as well as accommodating for sensitivities and intolerances, can be difficult for operators, and many traditional sides aren’t making the cut. Potatoes provide the perfect solution.

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Street food evolves to meet changing tastes

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 29, 2022

Restaurants are bringing street food indoors with a growing variety of flavors and global cuisines. They're following consumer demands for more authenticity and adventure.

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