Food

Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Food

Technomic: Tracking the fry trend

News that Wendy’s added Bacon Ranch Fries to its lineup prompted a passionate discussion on craveable sides here at the Restaurant Business editorial office.

Food

Fastest-growing flavors shed light on industry trends

Here are the ingredients getting increasing play throughout the restaurant segments.

One of the fastest-growing segments in fast casual is “specialty," as operators look to carve out their own niche in underrepresented cuisines such as Middle Eastern and fusion rather than compete in the crowded mainstream sectors. Here’s a look at some recently launched specialty fast casuals, from an Asian-Texas restaurant to a Roman pizza-sandwich concept.

Operators are taking cereal out of the bowl and swapping it in desserts, coffee, cocktails and other breakfast dishes.

Celebrations surrounding Mardi Gras end on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday—a day that goes by several names, including Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Tuesday.

The under-the-radar ingredients emerging on menus this year.

Having too many cooks in the kitchen isn’t always a bad thing.

To capitalize on Pinterst "miracle food" buzz, Even Stevens Sandwiches rolled out a Jackfruit Torta that fills two menu holes, says Culinary Director Brandon Price.

Quinoa has become restaurants’ go-to grain. So much so that it’s putting a strain on production, supply and price. A search for a sustainable alternative led to sorghum.

Seasonal promotions for fish and shellfish dishes are accelerating at chains.

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