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5 ideas to steal from celebrated chef David Burke

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2022

David Burke has successfully operated restaurants for several decades and has a stockpile of smart ideas to share.

Food

McDonald’s is expanding its McPlant test to a lot more locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2022

The burger giant said on Thursday that it plans to expand the test to 600 stores, increasing the chances of a nationwide introduction.

Financing

Consumers are increasingly questioning restaurants’ value

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2022

The Bottom Line: Black Box data suggests diners aren't so sure they're getting their money's worth amid soaring menu prices.

Food

Noodles & Company’s new high-protein, low-carb noodle went through hundreds of iterations before it hit the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2022

LEANguini launched earlier this month, but Chef Nick Graff and his team spent two years on R&D to perfect the pasta.

Marketing

Winter Restaurant Weeks are getting underway, with some tweaks in place for 2022

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 13, 2022

With flexibility the focus, organizers are optimistic that this annual promotion will bring people back to dining rooms despite the ongoing pandemic.

Financing

Limited-service menu prices soared 8% in December

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2022

Full-service prices rose 6.6% as food-away-from-home inflation hit a 40-year high in December.

Food

After a post-New Year trickle, new items are flooding onto menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2022

Almost as soon as the New Year’s Eve confetti was swept up, new menu items started shooting out of the pipeline. Restaurants are jumping on consumers’ resolutions to eat healthier with plenty of plant-based options, vegetable-forward items and dishes targeted at special diets. But there’s action on the flavor front too, as sandwiches get hotter and coffee drinks take on sweet spices.

Food

KFC to debut Beyond Fried Chicken nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2022

The QSR is partnering with YouTube star Liza Koshy to launch the plant-based “Kentucky Fried Miracle” on Monday.

Food

Noodles & Company launches low-carb, high-protein LEANguini

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2022

The new pasta, developed by the fast casual’s culinary team, is in test in select markets this month.

Operations

Supply chain execs share solutions for managing today’s challenges

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

Restaurants are developing new strategies to navigate product shortages, delays and distribution headaches.

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