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Shake Shack rolls out veggie burger that involves actual vegetables

 By Lisa Jennings on May 02, 2023

The new Veggie Shack, made with mushrooms, sweet potato, carrots and grains, goes national this week. It's not vegan, but aims for consumers looking for less-processed meat alternatives.

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Here's what Chick-fil-A customers think of the chain's Cauliflower Sandwich

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2023

More than two-thirds of the chain’s diners who tried the vegetarian sandwich said they would buy it again.

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Stay true to your brand when adding plant-based menu items, say operators

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 20, 2023

Three chain restaurant leaders share the secrets to their success with plant-based menu initiatives.

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Versatile ingredients help operators combat inflation without skimping on menu variety

Sponsored content from our partner Conagra Foodservice on Mar. 07, 2023

Creating more menu items with versatile ingredients can help with inflation costs, reduce labor and make back-of-house prep faster.

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At Planta, Steven Salm harnesses the culinary power of plants

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 02, 2023

The founder and CEO of the 11-unit restaurant concept puts indulgence front and center.

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Are plant-based meats doomed? Depends on who you ask

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2023

The market for meat alternatives has flattened or declined lately, but plant-forward menus are growing in new directions as operators and suppliers explore the potential of vegetables.

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Reaction to Chick-fil-A's cauliflower sandwich shows the limits of plant-based meat

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich restaurant chain is getting criticism from customers and some political opportunists for testing a new plant-based menu item.

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Chick-fil-A is testing a cauliflower sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2023

The fast-food chicken-sandwich chain is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon with a cauliflower version of its most popular menu item.

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Plant-based meat is dead. Or maybe it isn't.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2023

A Deeper Dive: RB Menu Trends Columnist Nancy Kruse joins Jonathan Maze on the podcast to discuss why plant-based meats haven't quite fulfilled their sales promise.

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Native Foods taps into Italian beef’s popularity to launch a meatless version

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2023

Chef Chris Bertke remakes the Chicago favorite, delivering the sandwich’s flavor and nostalgia to plant-based eaters.

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