Food

Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

Food

6 wacky menu items making waves this summer

Operators are featuring a slew of offerings designed to make diners do a double take. ‘Tis the season of deep-fried Twinkies and Naked Chicken Chips.

Food

American summer classic recipes

Operators can catch some of that patriotic spirit by planning menus focused on favorite summertime recipes.

The ubiquitous red condiment is taking on new forms, flavors and colors.

Summer days call for minimal time at the stove. Create a menu of cold soups, quick-grilled meats and veggies and make-ahead dishes featuring peak-season ingredients.

Several actionable food and drink insights bubbled up at a recent conference on restaurant trends.

Swapping one sauce or condiment for another or subbing grilled veggies for meat can create a sandwich with a different flavor profile and a unique selling point.

Chains are revamping mozzarella sticks, chips, breaded veggies and dips.

Operators are doubling up on sweets with candy garnishes and add-ins.

Health, shmealth—consumers want their fries, but not exactly in the same old way.

A fast casual downsizes its sandwiches to boost traffic.

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