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Potbelly expands core menu without overcomplicating things

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 11, 2024

Behind the Menu: Four new sauces, two sandwiches and two toppings provide more choice and encourage customization without burdening operations.

Food

Dunkin', Carrabba's and Paris Baguette end 2024 on a sweet note

 By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 09, 2024

Taste Tracker: Ice cream dreams from Bruster’s, Clementine’s and Handel’s; Golden Corral, BJ’s and Polly’s Pies cook up holiday dinners; liquid refreshment at Krak Boba and Juice It Up; and more menu news of the week.

Financing

Why restaurant chains are releasing so many new menu items

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2024

A Deeper Dive: This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast focuses on the rapid increase in new menu items from restaurant chains, and why they should consider slowing down.

Marketing

Take a bite out of these National Cookie Day celebrations

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 03, 2024

Cookies get a well-deserved special day on Wednesday and a number of operators have sweet surprises in store.

Food

Popeyes, Krispy Kreme and Bar Louie celebrate the season

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 02, 2024

Taste Tracker: Perkins and Tous les Jours have the (baked) goods; Christmas for breakfast at Snooze and Another Broken Egg; cool seasonal flavors for Jeremiah’s and Rita’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

The top 10 limited-time offers are oozing cheese

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2024

Consumers choose cheesy menu items as those they’re most likely to purchase this fall, finds Technomic.

Food

Outback, Carrabba's and Melting Pot spread seasonal cheer

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2024

Taste Tracker: Corner Bakery, Blank Street, Scooters and Biggby join the holiday coffee influx; Huddle House and IHOP invite indulgence; snacking is sweet at Burger King and Schlotzsky’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Mushrooms, hot honey and Asian flavors among top trends expected on menus in 2025

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 13, 2024

The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” report reveals an evolution of 2024’s culinary trends, with a couple of surprises.

Food

Panera, Chili's and P.F. Chang's wrap menus in comfort

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 13, 2024

Taste Tracker: Caribou, Philz and Ziggi’s pour holiday drinks; Krispy Kreme and Denny’s embrace Thanksgiving; a seasonal slider debuts at White Castle; and sweets and treats make menu news.

Operations

Sweetgreen is testing fries as it targets non-salad eaters

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2024

Moving further away from its "salad concept" brand perception, the fast-casual is broadening its menu. Up next: the return of wraps and dessert.

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