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Portillo's, Dunkin' and Paris Baguette fall for dessert

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 28, 2024

Taste Tracker: Sonic launches queso; new plays on pizza at CPK, Twin Peaks and Donatos; wing sauces take off at Bojangles, Wingstop and Whataburger; and pumpkin drinks keep on coming.

Food

Build business by putting summer on the menu with seasonal California Avocados

 Sponsored content from our partner California Avocado Commission on Apr. 07, 2023

During the spring and summer, restaurant guests are looking for dishes that appeal to a healthier lifestyle. Now is the ideal time to menu California Avocados, while they’re at the peak of their season and availability.

Operations

Martha Stewart gets into the restaurant business

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2022

The multi-media lifestyle guru is slated to open her first full-service restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, in Las Vegas this spring.

Food

Satisfy sandwich cravings with spicy flavors and seasonal ingredients

Sponsored content from our partner Butterball Foodservice on Jan. 07, 2020

By innovating on this familiar format, restaurants can pique consumers’ interest—and keep them coming back for more. Check out a few ways to update the sandwich menu with these current sandwich trends

Food

4 ways to turn summer street foods into delicious soups

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Mar. 19, 2019

Check out these four ways to turn summertime street food faves into conveniently portioned soups.

Consumer Trends

Soup's on for summer

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Mar. 19, 2019

Check out what's trending in the world of soup to prep for the warm season.

Food

Upgrading soups for summer with fresh toppings

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Mar. 19, 2019

Check out these ways that unique toppings can help boost soup’s appeal.

Food

9 winter specials warming up restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2018

Operators are tapping seasonal ingredients and holiday flavors to create new dishes.

Financing

Spring's in full swing

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2012

With flowers blooming and vegetables sprouting in colder climes as early as March this year, chefs in the Midwest and Northeast were able to get a head start on spring menus.

Consumer Trends

Moms Run the Show on Mother's Day

May 09, 2012

Sunday, May 12, promises to be a high-grossing day for restaurants, as families across the country take mom out to eat for Mother’s Day. According to Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer of OpenTable.com, “Mother’s Day has always been one of the biggest dining holidays of the year—and with good reason. Being a mother is one of the most important jobs in the world.”

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