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Food

What’s trending in burgers?

Keep up with changing tastes by menuing these burger condiments, toppings, carriers and more.

Food

9 restaurants rocking new dishes for fall

Move over, pumpkin spice—the latest menu launches boast a diversity of seasonal flavors.

Food

Chipotle is bringing back chorizo

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2018

But the return will be for a limited time, “while supplies last.”

Consumer Trends

Instant Intel: Better-for-you menu trends

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 04, 2018

Consumers are rethinking what makes foods healthy.

Food

7 chain menu items that mark summer’s transition to fall

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2018

Operators take advantage of the shoulder season to refresh the food and drink lineup.

Operations

How transparent should menus be? CSPI sues Jamba Juice to find out

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2018

The watchdog group has filed a class action against the chain, alleging it doesn’t disclose enough about what’s in its smoothies.

Food

Forget ice cream—full-service restaurant chains are betting on burgers this summer

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2018

A parade of concepts have embraced the staple as their big customer lure.

Food

7 new items rolling out on restaurant menus this summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 30, 2018

Seasonal ingredients and timely tie-ins are powering chain menus right now.

Food

Dunkin’ Donuts rolls out new $2 snack menu

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

The chain’s new array includes items such as chicken tenders, ham-and-cheese rollups and pretzel nuggets.

Operations

Schlotzsky’s bucks the trends in its new repositioning

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

Eschewing simplicity and a smaller footprint, Focus Brands’ sandwich specialist is calling attention to its scratch prep and Texas roots.