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Schlotzsky’s bucks the trends in its new repositioning

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

Food

Can meat be both kosher and halal?

Until recently, there was no such thing as so-called interfaith meat, Advice Guy says.

Food

How restaurants find the best veggie burgers for their menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2018

Demand is up for plants between buns, and operators are answering the call.

Marketing

The 10 most alluring LTOs on menus in June

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2018

Consumers were tempted by these limited-time offers featured in chain restaurants.

Food

4 trends springing up on salad menus

By Patricia Cobe on May. 30, 2018

Technomic research reveals the top flavors and ingredients in the salad bowl.

Food

Taco Bell is bringing back the Naked Chicken Chalupa

By Jonathan Maze on May. 08, 2018

But this time, the chain is adding a spiced-up version of the popular product.

Operations

Menu labeling for chain restaurants is finally the law

By Peter Romeo on May. 04, 2018

A surprising quest begun by the industry a decade ago goes into effect Monday, with the focus on compliance rather than catching transgressors.

Operations

Dunkin’ Donuts pays a price for trimming the menu

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 26, 2018

A flurry of sales-boosting initiatives at the chain failed to offset the traffic impact of product streamlining.

Food

Ways to wake up breakfast sales

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 26, 2018

Operators are changing to meet consumers' morning meal demands.

Operations

Public shaming and other head-spinning moments of the week

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2018

Guilt was ladled out like soup this week in the restaurant business, with much of the shame megaphoned by outsiders looking in.