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Pumpkin retains its top seasonal spot, but other fall flavors are on the rise

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2021

Chick-fil-A does an autumn milkshake; broccoli stars at Sonic; Condado Tacos turns to pears; and Tim Horton’s and Snooze A.M. Eatery stick with pumpkin.

Food

QSRs raise the bar on breakfast to compete for morning customers

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 22, 2021

Consumers are once again eating breakfast away from home, and quick-service concepts are vying for their business with upgraded menus.

Food

Bowls and sandwiches continue to dominate menus

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 21, 2021

Mendocino Farms and Rush Bowls launch new items; chicken sandwiches keep on coming at Jollibee and Jack in the Box; Panera layers carbs on carbs; and comfort foods take on fall flavors.

Food

Chains launch innovative LTOs at global locations

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 21, 2021

Technomic travels the world to discover what’s trending on menus in other countries. These recent items are worth watching.

Food

Del Taco jumped several hurdles to bring Stuffed Quesadilla Tacos on the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2021

Consumers loved the idea of quesadilla-taco mashup, but it took some behind-the-scenes work to overcome operational challenges.

Beverage

Marriott evolves its food and beverage program in step with the times

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2021

Top trends that emerged over the last year continue to drive menu innovation and service at the hotel chain.

Food

California Pizza Kitchen offers dine-in guests a take-and-bake pizza deal

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2021

With consumers continuing to cook at home, CPK is not abandoning the meal kit idea. The chain is providing families with a quick, cost-effective dinner solution.

Food

Asian concepts take a detour with chicken sandwiches, nuggets and guac

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 13, 2021

Taste tracker: Panda Express has a chicken sandwich and nuggets rule at Pokemoto; guac goes Japanese at Jinya; chains celebrate cheeseburgers; queso at Einstein Bros. and more.

Food

Kids' menus get an upgrade

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 09, 2021

Mac and cheese down, broccolini up as restaurants offer kids healthier, more premium choices.

Food

Restaurants energize brunch with new formats and flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 08, 2021

Consumers are seeking dining-out occasions that offer an engaging experience and enticing food and drink, and operators are updating brunch to deliver both.

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