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Consumer Trends

Customers’ most-craved beef

See which 10 chains are winning with beef that consumers say they can’t get anywhere else.

Food

Farmer Boys brings back signature soups and bread bowls

Guests will have the choice between Boston clam chowder, cheesy chicken tortilla soup or Farmer Boys’ signature scratch-made chili.

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

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.

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.

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

5 trends emerging from the fryer

Sponsored content from our partner Stratas Foods on Aug. 16, 2017

Although consumers’ moves toward better-for-you menu items continues to influence operators today, fried foods remain universally popular choices for consumers.

Food

7 tips for writing menus

By Lizzy Freier on Aug. 14, 2017

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

Food

Kick things up with trending spices and flavors

Sponsored content from our partner Mrs. Dash Foodservice on Jul. 25, 2017

When it comes to flavoring foods, chefs and home cooks alike rely on a few staples: acids, salts, fats and of course, spices and herbs.

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.