menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2021

After hotels had time and motivation to rethink service, space and menus over the last year, some operational changes are becoming permanent in hotels big and small.

Food

Bacon is sizzling on chain menus

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2021

Chefs at restaurant chains are taking bacon beyond the traditional applications, tempting customers with new techniques and products.

Food

The pace of menu innovation picks up, with new items launching in every category

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 13, 2021

Culver’s new snacky side and White Castle’s sweet snack; Red Lobster launches a chicken sandwich while Daphne’s does seafood; beefed-up burgers at Roy Rogers and Umami Burger; and breakfast wakes up to spring.

Food

Customers band together virtually to bring back fan favorites

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 05, 2021

The pressure is mounting on Twitter and Change.org for chains to return popular menu items.

Food

Wawa c-store chain adds a burger, with full dinner menu to come

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The new premium sandwich is already the best seller at Wawa's first drive-thru-equipped unit.

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Franchisees are behind some iconic menu items

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2021

In franchised brands, operators have created some of the industry’s most well-known products and promotions, from the bacon cheeseburger to fast-food breakfast.

Food