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Quick-service chains are turbocharging menu innovation to drive traffic. It’s working

Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Blaze Pizza are pushing new products out of the pipeline at a fast and frequent clip to excite younger guests and bring more of them through the doors. By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2024
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