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Golden Corral, Cracker Barrel, Maggiano's and more trot out Turkey Day specials

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 16, 2023

Taste Tracker: Restaurants bring it on for Thanksgiving, offering family meals and large feasts for carrying out or dining in.

Emerging Brands

Cava's success sparks a Mediterranean revival

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

Food

These 10 chains serve Americans' most craveable tacos

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2023

Fans can find tacos at any number of restaurants, but consumers rank these brands as their favorites.

Food

Taco Bell's newest Nacho Fries mash up 2 comfort food favorites

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 14, 2023

Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries debut along with the inaugural Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass for Rewards Members.

Food

Biscuitville aims to expand all-day business with new menu items

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 13, 2023

Behind the Menu: Nine items in test in Virginia are designed to fill a menu gap for the breakfast-centric Southern chain.

Food

Panda Express, Del Taco and McAlister's launch non-holiday LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2023

Taste Tracker: Snooze and Toasted Yolk elevate breakfast; Capriotti’s plays up Thanksgiving; Jimmy John’s embraces pickles; and a smattering of seasonal specials.

Food

Chicken drives R&D at Black Bear Diner, Velvet Taco and Piada

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 02, 2023

Taste Tracker: Marco’s Pizza pushes portability; California Fish Grill and Slim Chickens innovate bowls; Thanksgiving flavors trend at Dog Haus and Baskin Robbins; and more menu news of the week.

Beverage

NYC looks to mandate sugar warnings from chain restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2023

A bill passed Thursday by the City Council will require alerts to be posted on menus and menu boards next to items containing what officials determine to be excessive amounts of added sugar.

Food

Want to power menu profits? Take a hard look at your recipes

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2023

Recipe documentation is key to menu profitability. It factors ingredients, labor, yields and waste into pricing. Food costs alone no longer cut it.

Food

Popeyes, Cicis and Elevation Burger riff on flavor

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2023

Taste Tracker: Ruth’s Chris pairs up favorites; Newk’s menu gets meatier; bundles for football fans at Bar Louie; and more menu news of the week.

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