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Standing out in a competitive food segment

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Aug. 28, 2022

It’s no secret that the chicken segment is hot right now and has been for the past two years. As a restaurant operator, this is the time to think about whether what is being offered on the menu is unique enough to stand out amongst the competition.

Food

On the Border revitalizes menu to drive bigger sales and new traffic

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 25, 2022

The Mexican casual-dining chain upgrades ingredients, plays up flavor to stay ahead of the competition.

Food

Summer lingers but fall menu launches pick up speed

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2022

Pumpkin keeps pumping out at La Madeleine and Ziggi’s; Culver’s and Dutch Bros. hang onto summer; bowls continue big at Chopt and Bonchon; Bonefish and Outback promote value; and burgers, sandwiches and more make menu news.

Marketing

Restaurants dive into a post-pandemic happy hour refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2022

No longer able to count on the after-work crowd, bars and restaurants are upgrading their happy hour offerings with better food to court a new type of customer.

Food

Demand soars for Chicago’s Italian beef sandwich, thanks to ‘The Bear’

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 18, 2022

Google searches for Italian beef have nearly doubled since the Hulu series started streaming this summer and sales are booming at spots selling the iconic sandwich, both in its hometown and other cities.

Food

KFC’s new chicken nuggets were created to the Colonel’s specs

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 16, 2022

Behind the Menu: Kentucky Fried Nuggets, now in test, are the first to be hand-breaded with the chain’s original recipe. They're also perfectly sized for on-the-go eating.

Food

Chick-fil-A joins an intensifying fast-food breakfast battle with Chorizo Cheddar Egg Bites

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2022

The grab-and-go item, in test in several markets, is the first new breakfast selection the chicken chain has added since 2017.

Beverage

Pumpkin spice season gets off to an earlier start every year

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 11, 2022

Companies like Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven and Jamba are getting a jump on fall by introducing their products with the iconic flavor earlier than ever. Why the rush?

Food

Everybody is now selling French Toast Sticks

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 09, 2022

Wendy's joins Sonic, Jack in the Box and other brands with the launch of Homestyle French Toast Sticks. The sweet, dunkable finger food is having a moment on fast-food breakfast menus.

Food

From pickle juice to peanut butter, flavor tops the news

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 08, 2022

Taste Tracker: Pickles to eat and drink at Sonic; BJs gets peanutty; Hatch chilies heat up Taco Cabana; Taco Bell does a corny strawberry dessert; Mooyah’s, Baskin-Robbins and Dolly Llama shake up cookies; and watermelon continues to trend.

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