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Food trends and recipes to keep menus fresh

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 07, 2026

With the start of the new year, dozens of protein-packed bowls, beverages, plates and even pizzas launched on menus, as operators follow consumers’ lead and embrace the nutrient as today’s key to healthy eating.

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Bellagreen leans into anti-inflammatory foods to promote wellness this winter

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 06, 2026

Behind the Menu: The fast casual’s Golden Glow menu is designed around nutrient-rich seasonal ingredients that “make you shine from the inside out.”

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Sweetgreen taps longevity expert for latest collab

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 06, 2026

The fast-casual chain's new "Eat What Loves You Back" menu was designed by aging-well advocate Dr. Mark Hyman of Function Health. Will it help you live to 100?

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Health and value headline menus in January

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2026

Taste Tracker: Shake Shack, Cava, Lazy Dog, Starbucks, Portillo’s, Whataburger, Greene Turtle, Torchy’s Tacos, Caribou Coffee, Scooter’s, Jason’s Deli and more make restaurant menu news.

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A loaded 'tendy' burrito brings the late-night crowd to Saucy by KFC

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2025

Behind the Menu: Yum Brands' chicken tender concept has added several new formats and flavors to expand eating occasions and push customization in new directions. The Kitchen Sink Grand'ito is the latest.

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What's coming onto menus in 2026

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 19, 2025

Food trend forecasters were all over the place with their predictions, but there are some areas of agreement. Here are the trends that overlapped the most—along with a few interesting outliers.

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Need a protein snack? How about a cup of Chipotle's chicken?

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 18, 2025

The fast-casual chain is jumping on the protein-craze train with new menu items targeting guests looking to up their macros, including the brand's first snack: a cup of Adobo chicken chunks.

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