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For versatile plant-based menu options, operators turn to beans

Consumers of all stripes—not just those following vegetarian or vegan diets—are increasingly looking for plant-based options when they dine out, and restaurant operators are answering the call.

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The secret behind Wendy’s new Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger

How the R&D team put Oktoberfest between the buns with a craveable burger.

The fast-food chain is testing a Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich in North and South Carolina amid mounting competition.

When operators want to update the menu, one thing can hold them back from getting creative— the fear that customers will resist unfamiliar options.

Taste Tracker: Chick-fil-A wakes up its coffee lineup, El Pollo Loco launches diversity burritos and Habit Burger Grill goes Italian

With the pandemic making off-premise sales the primary way—if not the only way—for restaurants to continue service, many consumers have increased their volume of takeout orders.

The latest to-go meals, kits and menu items tie into a favorite sports fan activity.

Taste Tracker: Bacon sizzles at Nathan’s, Moe’s supersizes a burrito and Golden Chick celebrates state fairs.

The updated menu is easier to navigate and offers more cost-conscious choices, according to the casual dining chain.

As operators continue to optimize menus for off-premise, family meals have provided new opportunity.

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