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Seafood tacos, summer bowls and icy drinks trend on menus
Taste Tracker: Taco del Mar, Hurricane Grill and Tacos 4 Life get a beach vibe; bowled over by peaches at Sweetgreen and BBQ at Sonny’s; a sweet tea-ice cream mashup for McAlister’s; Bad Ass Coffee and Ziggi’s launch summery sips; and more menu news.Exclusive Content
Financing
Consumers are leaving their cars and going into restaurants
The Bottom Line: Drive-thru traffic has steadily fallen since the pandemic, even as other off-premise channels remain strong. That traffic has shifted back to the restaurants. Did the industry overdo the drive-thru?
Financing
In the 10 largest restaurant chains, signs of the industry’s evolution
The Bottom Line: Only 14 chains have been on the list of the 10 largest concepts over the past two decades. But that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t changed with consumer demand.
Emerging Brands
Olive & Finch lets diners dictate how they want to experience the brand
This growing premium fast casual out of Denver is expanding with an all-day menu priced no higher than $20. Part of the value offering is giving guests options for how they use the concept.