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Children’s menus now must meet stricter requirements for National Restaurant Association certification

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2021

After 10 years, the Association updated its Kids LiveWell program to conform with current nutrition science.

Food

How to win with LTOs in today’s tough market

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2021

With current supply chain and labor shortages, along with other post-pandemic challenges, it may be time for operators to rethink the way they develop and promote limited-time offers.

Operations

Technomic: Labor and supply shortages will challenge menu innovation in 2022

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 28, 2021

The industry recovery will continue, but the limitations will have a big influence on the menu in the coming year.

Food

Restaurants get ready for chilly weather with menu warmups

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 25, 2021

Winter is in the air in some parts of the country and restaurants are already gearing up with hot, meaty sandwiches, comforting soups, seasonal cocktails and other items to beat the chill.

Food

The hummus wave is becoming a tsunami

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 22, 2021

A dip that originated in the Middle East has gone mainstream on fast-casual and school-lunch menus. Now new variations are coming out of those roots.

Food

Barbecue concepts are bearing the brunt of high brisket prices

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2021

Beef supply challenges and high demand have pushed brisket prices up to levels not seen before, forcing some operators to re-strategize.

Food

Mendocino Farms carves out a new menu category with the launch of grain bowls

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 08, 2021

Three globally flavored bowls join the fast casual’s salad and sandwich lineup, all boasting the “Mendo twist” and primed to build dinner business.

Food

Fall menus play up plants and Halloween tie-ins

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 05, 2021

Plant-based dishes, cocktails, mac and cheese and hearty hot sandwiches are all trending, while several operators scare up spooky LTOs for Halloween.

Food

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.

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