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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.

Food

After a slow burn, churros become a hot restaurant menu item

By Nancy Kruse on Jul. 29, 2022

State of the Plate: Nancy Kruse dishes on the centuries-old item now being used in a variety of items, from hot dogs to beverages.

Food

Taziki’s turns consumers on to ‘the other red meat’ with its inflation-fighting lamb burger

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 28, 2022

Behind the Menu: The Mediterranean cafe developed the burger to showcase cost-effective ground lamb in a familiar format.

Food

5 food and drink trends taking up permanent residence in hotels

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2022

As hotel restaurants and bars bounce back from the pandemic, F&B teams are changing the guest experience in step with changing expectations.

Operations

With tweaks and enhancements, the food hall gears up for its next act

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 22, 2022

Developers are far from abandoning the model, but they are reworking and updating it to make the format, food and site locations more relevant.

Marketing

These are not your grandpa’s breakfast hangouts

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2022

A.m. specialists young and old are enlivening the morning market in a push for younger, more affluent patrons. Grab a breakfast cocktail and read how.

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