menus

6 ideas to freshen up your menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 11, 2017

Several actionable food and drink insights bubbled up at a recent conference on restaurant trends.

Restaurants challenge NYC's plan to enforce menu labeling

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 14, 2017

The action could be a test of local jurisdictions' ability to adopt disclosure requirements while the federal mandate is on hold until May. Industry officials fear that restaurant chains may be subject to a patchwork of regulatory obligations and penalties.

Food

7 tips for writing menus

By Lizzy Freier on Aug. 14, 2017

Operators give insight on words to use or avoid on menus.

Leadership

Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes get new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2017

The twin chains’ new owners have tapped a turnaround vet to reinvigorate the buffet brands.

Food

Improvising the menu around a hurricane

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 08, 2017

A lack of supplies and staff means a restaurant must wing it.

Food

Consumers’ comfort food preferences, by region

Sponsored content from our partner AdvancePierre® Foods on Sep. 29, 2017

For operators that want to offer the best and most profitable comfort foods on their menus, taking regional preferences into account is key.

Operations

Chipotle revises its turnaround plan

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2017

The updates include changes in the chain's catering program, new digital enhancements, and a contribution from a Starbucks veteran who's been brought onboard.

Food