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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Jimmy John’s adds snack-sized sandwiches

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 08, 2019

The Little John sandwiches sell for $3 and are about an inch and a half smaller than the chain’s traditional offerings.

Soup’s on: Fall LTOs to warm up menus

Sponsored content from our partner Blount Fine Foods on Oct. 07, 2019

To keep things interesting, operators should consider offering seasonal soup LTOs—offerings that incorporate the flavors of fall and winter—to entice diners.

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Burgerim adds a keto-friendly burger

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 07, 2019

The fast-growing chain partnered with a bun supplier to create a low-carb, high-fat burger, becoming the latest chain to create a menu item for followers of the trendy diet.

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Menu news of the week

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2019

A roundup of items that are in the works or launching in chains.

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McDonald’s brings back its McRib

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2019

More than 10,000 locations plan to offer the sandwich as early as Monday.

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What’s next for Lettuce Entertain You?

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 04, 2019

Chef Partner John Chiakulas shares insights on tapping into menu trends and diners’ evolving demands while retaining a laser focus on taste and service.

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