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Restaurant Business

Food

What to eat on the Show floor: Plant-based edition

Plant-based foods are going from niche to mainstream, as evidenced by their commanding presence on the floor of the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show.

Food

9 new items freshening up spring menus

Menu launches are showcasing seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors.

Marketing

Coupons can be a death ray to the usual restaurant choice, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2019

Deal offers are found to be an effective way of luring loyalists to an unfamiliar place, the data shows.

Food

Earth Day is impetus for zero-waste initiatives

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2019

These operators are revving up efforts to reduce waste this week.

Food

4 restaurant chains cooking up 4/20 specials

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2019

Cannabis fans can celebrate the day with themed menu items at limited-service spots.

Food

5 essentials for creating a winning LTO

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 03, 2019

Technomic offers insights into developing successful limited-time offers.

Emerging Brands

Will restaurants’ next big competitor be 7-Eleven?

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 29, 1975

The convenience store chain launches a fast-casual taco concept and bar.

Food

Ballpark menus get creative, Instagram-ready this baseball season

By Kelsey Nash on Mar. 25, 2019

Foodservice vendors Aramark and Levy are among those rolling out on-trend stadium fare this spring and summer.

Technology

Starbucks invests $100M in new fund to fuel food and retail startups

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2019

Valor Siren Ventures is managed by a firm that has previously invested in Tesla, SpaceX, Eatsa and other high-tech companies.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most unique LTOs launched this year

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 18, 2019

Limited-time offers that stand out from the crowd can appeal to consumers.