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Graeter's signature Black Raspberry Chip ice cream was a customer's idea

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 12, 2026

Behind the Menu: The family-run Cincinnati-based company continually releases new flavors of its small-batch ice cream, with inspiration coming from many directions.

Food

It’s the summer of peanut butter

 By Bret Thorn on Aug. 10, 2026

Food Writer’s Diary: Nostalgia for comfort food and the drive for more protein are combining to make this beloved American staple the star of new food and beverage items.

Leadership

Applebee's and IHOP are relying on menu innovation — not discounting — to drive traffic

By Joanna Fantozzi on Aug. 07, 2026

New menu items like Applebee’s Loaded Potato Waves "gets people in the door," CEO John Peyton said.

Food

Summer flavors still fill menus, but first tastes of fall are rolling out

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 03, 2026

Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Jamba, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Smoothie King, Luckin Coffee, Dave & Buster’s, Baskin-Robbins, Bonchon, Torchy’s Tacos, and Jimmy John’s headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

How the Panda Promise is evolving to shape the chain's American Chinese menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 29, 2026

Behind the Menu: Panda Express recently eliminated all artificial colors and synthetic dyes from its supply chain across 2,500 locations and increased the protein in many dishes.

Food

Summer fruit is ripe for the picking on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2026

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme, IHOP, Burgerville, Andy’s Frozen Custard, Honeygrow, Philz Coffee, Cava, Pei Wei, and Nothing Bundt Cakes headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Consumers rated these limited-time offers as the most unique

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 16, 2026

In Technomic’s latest survey of LTOs launched by chain restaurants, 10 items stood apart from the crowd.

Food

Healthy items compete with fun foods to rule summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 11, 2026

Taste Tracker: Luckin Coffee, Juice It Up, Just Salad, Dunkin’, Dutch Bros, Gong cha, Jack in the Box, Moe’s, Gott’s Roadside, Burton’s Grill & Bar, Fuzzy’s, and Go Greek Yogurt headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Choolaah offers a turnkey solution to fast-casual Indian food

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 09, 2026

Locations have opened streetside and on college campuses with menus and operations that simplify the execution of authentic Indian cuisine.

Food

Big flavors pop on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 06, 2026

Taste Tracker: Portillo’s, Potbelly, Wingstop, Red Lobster, Old Chicago, Lazy Dog, Hungry Howie’s, Smalls Sliders, Perkins, and Houston’s Hot Chicken headline restaurant menu news and trends.

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