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Taste Tracker: Melting Pot celebrates Oktoberfest; Schlotzsky’s, MOD Pizza launch new pies; Zaxby’s partners on saucy ice pops

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 19, 2022

Chains play up cocktails, value, bowls and yes—more pumpkin—as fall menu rollouts continue.

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Consumers rank the top 10 LTOs of summer

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2022

Technomic data reveals the recent limited-time offers consumers would most likely purchase.

Food

Menu launches take on a slower summer pace

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cool drinks debut at Applebee’s, Sonic and Caribou Coffee; Velvet Taco and Baja Fresh change up tacos; KFC tests nuggets; it’s a wrap for Arby’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Stadiums, arenas and concert venues differentiate menus with local and mission-driven foods

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2022

Operators are sourcing small-batch products to support producers and connect with customers through their stories.

Food

Change is in the summer air as chains take menus in new directions

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 11, 2022

Taste Tracker: Boston Market roasts nuggets; Zaxby’s tosses up salads; Chili’s and Bonefish get busy at the bar; new shakes and scoops at Culver’s, Main Event, Baskin-Robbins and Marble Slab; and icy coffees, tropical tastes and more come to menus.

Food

Menu launches continue to sizzle along with rising temperatures

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 04, 2022

Taste Tracker: Outback tosses up a salad; Cinnabon does chocolate; chill out with cool drinks at Joe & the Juice, Scooter’s and Mellow Mushroom; burgers, fish and pizza heat up menus.

Food

A wealth of new menu items entices diners over the Fourth of July holiday weekend

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 27, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chicken in new guises at BWW, Slim Chickens and Toppers; Mooyah, Auntie Anne’s and Smashburger shake it up; refreshing thirst-quenchers for Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Charleys; and everything from cocktails to concretes to cookies make their debut.

Food

Foie gras producers sue to block NYC's pending ban

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2022

Duck farmers are asking a state court to halt the ban before it starts, arguing that the city shouldn't dictate what's farmed hundreds of miles away.

Food

There's no lull in menu launches during the ‘lazy’ days of summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 20, 2022

Taste Tracker: Just Salad and Chicken Salad Chick refresh the salad bowl; cool sipping at Potbelly, Corner Bakery and PJ’s; IHOP has a Minions menu; Newk’s and Taco John’s celebrate barbecue; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Seafood tacos, summer bowls and icy drinks trend on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 13, 2022

Taste Tracker: Taco del Mar, Hurricane Grill and Tacos 4 Life boast a beach vibe; bowled over by peaches at Sweetgreen and BBQ at Sonny’s; a sweet tea-ice cream mashup for McAlister’s; Bad Ass Coffee and Ziggi’s launch summery LTOs to sip; and more menu news of the week.

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