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Fast-food chains wage a value war to get customers in the door

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 27, 2024

The summer of 2024 is turning out to be the summer of the value meal at top quick-service brands. Here's a look at some of the deals that restaurant chains are offering.

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Move over croissants: Panera says cinnamon rolls can be breakfast sandwiches, too

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2024

The fast casual's ongoing menu transformation continues this week with new breakfast items, including CinnaScrambles with egg, cheese and sausage on a cinnamon roll.

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Cracker Barrel launches its largest menu test ever in 14 Texas locations

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2024

The revamp is designed to benefit both guests and team members with menu innovation and operational improvements.

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Mushrooms, Malaysian food and Pizza Hut's new pie

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 25, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and beverage trends and feature a conversation with James Wozniuk of Malaysian restaurant Makan

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Asian street foods, fizzy drinks and crunchy snacks trend at Summer Fancy Food Show

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2024

Plus Korean, Indian and African ingredients make news, and condiments and desserts take on more complex flavor profiles.

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Qdoba, Golden Chick and Buffalo's Cafe turn up the heat as temperatures rise

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 24, 2024

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme downsizes to dots; shrimp joins Just Salad’s line; Gong Cha, Rita’s, Jamba and The Human Bean serve up summer sips; and more menu news of the week.

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All of a sudden, fast casuals are staking a claim on steak

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 21, 2024

Consumer demand for protein is pushing steak to the center of the plate—and the salad bowl—in concepts where you’d least expect it.

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Low-alcohol beer, prix fixe steak and Laurent Tourondel's latest moves

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 18, 2024

Menu Talk: Bret and Pat chat about a newly discovered Russian beer, how Sysco encourages innovation from small producers, and why Laurent Tourondel is the Energizer Bunny of the restaurant world.

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Subway expands its Sidekicks platform with $3 Footlong Dippers

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 18, 2024

The footlong wraps come in three varieties, joining the menu’s oversized churros, cookies and pretzels as a savory snack option.

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Beef is still what's for dinner

By Nancy Kruse on Jun. 17, 2024

Nancy Kruse: RB's menu trends columnist writes about the continued popularity of beef, and how restaurant brands have been expanding and upgrading their beef offerings.

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