menus

June kicks off with menu action at Sonic, Blaze Pizza and Panda Express

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: IHOP’s Pancake of the Month debuts; summer fruits sparkle at 7-Eleven, CPK and Hardee’s; BWW goes Hawaiian; and chicken gets downsized at Dave’s.

Marketing

Arby's bundles burgers and golf for Father's Day promotion

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2024

The fast-food chain continues to push branded merch tie-ins to lure consumers.

Food

The biggest Cheez-It ever comes to Taco Bell's menu

By Patricia Cobe on May 30, 2024

A cracker 16 times larger than the original goes into a new Crunchwrap Supreme and Tostada.

Marketing

Here's why restaurant chains are selling one another's products

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The lines between segments aren't the only traditional boundaries that are being smudged in today's competitive environment. Contrary to the old rules, concepts are tapping the drawing power of competitors for share of stomach.

Food

Summer flavors sizzle at Smoothie King, Jamba and Golden Corral

By Patricia Cobe on May 22, 2024

Taste Tracker: Portillo’s and Malnati’s go deep; Starbird and Mendocino Farms showcase street corn; Cava taps guests for R&D while Dolly Parton collabs with Krispy Kreme; and it’s all about burgers on May 28.

Food

Chefs from McDonald's, Cava, Del Taco and more honored with 2024 MenuMasters awards

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2024

The annual event recognized menu innovation at five restaurant chains, plus Chef Nancy Silverton’s induction into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame.

Operations

Raising menu prices is not the only way to make a profit

By Lisa Jennings on May 19, 2024

Optimizing menu performance and working with group purchasing organizations can boost profitability, according to a session at the National Restaurant Show.

Premium

Food

Inside Chili's quest to craft a value-priced burger that could take on McDonald's

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2024

Behind the Menu: How the casual-dining chain smashes expectations with a winning combination of familiarity and price with its new Big Smasher burger.

Food