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Summer specials launch at Dunkin', Outback and Sonic ahead of July 4

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2023

Taste Tracker: BWW and Carl’s Jr. bring the heat; Smashburger and Huddle House spotlight sauces; drinks make news at Bahama Breeze and North Italia; and an Arby’s classic returns.

Food

At Culver's, Church's and Mooyah it's time for treats

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 19, 2023

Taste Tracker: Twists on classics at Taco Cabana and Taco John’s; Blank Street and Big Ass Coffee chill out; lighter lunch pairings for Anthony’s; and more menu news of the week.

Consumer Trends

Meat and potatoes dominated Spring's Top 10 LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 16, 2023

Recent data from Restaurant Business sister company, Technomic, reveals the menu items consumers would most likely purchase at chain restaurants.

Food

Summer menu activity accelerates at Jack in the Box, Sweetgreen and Noodles & Co.

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 12, 2023

Wendy’s brings back strawberries; Cicis does deep dish; lobster returns to Ninety Nine and Taco del Mar; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Fuku's new chicken sandwich pays tribute to Pride Month

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 08, 2023

Every June, David Chang’s fast casual offers a sandwich LTO to support the LGBTQIA+ community. The Sashay Filet Biscuit is the latest.

Food

Unique flavors mash up the menu at Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Lobster and First Watch

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2023

Velvet Taco does breakfast; McAlister’s debuts four LTOs; Taziki’s goes for heat; and summer refreshers roll out at Haagen-Dazs and Sonic.

Food

For a real New York City dining experience, look inside the bun

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: Forget egg creams and bagels. The consummate Big Apple specialty is the hot dog. Here's why.

Food

What it takes to get ready to feed Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics

By Patricia Cobe on May 25, 2023

Brian Knutson and his U.S. Olympic Committee foodservice team started working on menus last September. This July, he visits Paris to lay the groundwork.

Food

New sandwiches hit the menu at Panda Express, Jimmy John's and Zoup!

By Patricia Cobe on May 22, 2023

Taste Tracker: CPK sells salad dressings; Arby’s elevates a burger and fries; fan fave doughnuts return to Krispy Kreme; a giant pizza comes to Cici’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Behind the culinary curtain at Focus Brands

By Patricia Cobe on May 17, 2023

Seven restaurant brands, each with its own kitchen and chef, keep the company’s menu pipeline filled. The latest ideas flowing out are from Moe’s and McAlister’s—and Restaurant Business was there for the big reveal.

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