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Barbecue concepts are bearing the brunt of high brisket prices

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2021

Beef supply challenges and high demand have pushed brisket prices up to levels not seen before, forcing some operators to re-strategize.

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Menu rollouts pick up the pace in October

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2021

Global flavors trend at Firehouse, Ledo Pizza and Cava; Newk’s, Sweetgreen and Dog Haus play up plants; Toasted Yolk and Eggs Up Grill go big on breakfast; and Krispy Kreme and Eureka get spooky.

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Judge tosses lawsuit claiming Subway’s tuna isn’t tuna

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 08, 2021

Subway called the suit “reckless and improper,” and a court found the plaintiffs did not adequately prove the sandwich giant had misrepresented the fish used in its sandwiches and salads.

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Mendocino Farms carves out a new menu category with the launch of grain bowls

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 08, 2021

Three globally flavored bowls join the fast casual’s salad and sandwich lineup, all boasting the “Mendo twist” and primed to build dinner business.

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Sweetgreen embraces cauliflower in new fall menu

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 07, 2021

The fast casual is adding a new Buffalo Cauliflower side dish and a Curry Cauliflower bowl to its autumnal offerings.

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How Chris Scott taps his food science, nutrition and culinary expertise as head chef at KFC

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2021

One year into the job, Scott is putting his stamp on KFC’s menu and the quick-service chicken space.

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Culver’s will serve a giant cheese curd burger

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2021

An April Fool’s joke turned into a one-day limited-time offer due to popular demand.

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Pizza Hut marks the 25th anniversary of its iconic stuffed crust, celebrating both old and new global iterations

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 06, 2021

The chain was the first to bring Stuffed Crust Pizza to consumers, with more than 40 variations launching in the years since. Innovation continues at R&D headquarters around the world.

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Fall menus play up plants and Halloween tie-ins

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 05, 2021

Plant-based dishes, cocktails, mac and cheese and hearty hot sandwiches are all trending, while several operators scare up spooky LTOs for Halloween.

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Burger King puts plant-based chicken nuggets to the test

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 05, 2021

The QSR is rolling out its meatless version Monday, along with a spicier take on the chain’s original chicken nuggets.

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