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5 new recipes for the new year

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2018

The new year is the ideal time to add something new to your menu rotation. Find fresh inspiration with these five recipes.

Food

6 new menu items that tap 2018 culinary trends

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 30, 2018

Chains are ramping up R&D to launch on-trend dishes.

Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in January

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2018

Consumers reveal the limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase based on name and description.

Food

In bid for sales, operators balance the funky with the familiar

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2018

Mainstream concepts try to stay on top of menu trends—without going off the rails.

Operations

Delivery backlash and 4 other head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2018

The dash for off-premise business is taking a detour around third-party delivery. Meanwhile, Amy Poehler isn't making restaurateurs laugh, R&D kitchens are cooking up some unusual new products, and the drug epidemic is prompting some controversial changes in operations.

Chains jockey for heat-and-eat Easter sales

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

More brands are aiming to exploit the niche between catering and takeout with big meals packaged for the holidays. The going price: $109.99 for a 10-person spread.

Food

6 new brunch recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2018

Looking to shake up the brunch menu with some fresh ideas? Start with these six recipes, all featuring new ways to prep favorites.

Food

5 pasta recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 28, 2018

With its many shapes and saucing possibilities, pasta provides plenty of menu potential. For operators who may be stuck in a pasta rut, these five recipes will help realize that potential.

Marketing

Customers leak details on Dunkin' Donuts’ new snack program

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2018

Word spread on social media about a small test of items intended as afternoon add-ons.

Food

When changing up the menu, how trendy is too trendy?

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 11, 2018

Operators get customer buy-in by balancing the funky with the familiar.

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