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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

September brings a flurry of activity to chain menus

Taste Tracker: Chick-fil-A wakes up its coffee lineup, El Pollo Loco launches diversity burritos and Habit Burger Grill goes Italian

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Embracing plant-based proteins allows operators to attract new patrons with elevated menu options

At a time when the foodservice industry is pivoting to counteract the world’s health crisis, menu innovation and addressing the evolving demands of today’s consumer are more vital than ever.

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Find comfort (and customers!) in Italian food

Sponsored content from our partner Schuman Cheese on Sep. 11, 2020

With the pandemic making off-premise sales the primary way—if not the only way—for restaurants to continue service, many consumers have increased their volume of takeout orders.

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Restaurants kick off football season with tailgate packages

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 10, 2020

The latest to-go meals, kits and menu items tie into a favorite sports fan activity.

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Sweetgreen wants to nudge customers out of their comfort zones

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 09, 2020

The fast casual is launching Collections, a selection of curated, digital-only menu offerings designed to get diners to veer from their go-to dishes.

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Cava adds high-protein, lower-carb rice option

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 09, 2020

The Mediterranean chain is the first national restaurant operator to offer RightRice, which is made with lentils, chickpeas, green peas and a small amount of rice.

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