Patricia Cobe
Senior Editor
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Patricia Cobe
Page 108Health wins, snacking grows
Whether touting health halos, all-natural ingredients or entirely new better-for-you menus, chains are using health to keep diners coming back.
Smith & Wollensky: A more upbeat downstairs
Wollensky’s Grill is a relaxed gastropub-style spot occupying what was formerly Smith & Wollensky's lower-level, formal-dining and private rooms.
"Where's the pork?" could have been Wendy's ad slogan during a recent high-profile and reportedly successful LTO. The 6,500-unit chain featured pulled pork for the first time, featuring it atop a burger, a sandwich—and its fries. How did it settle on those ideas? Here's the process that landed them on the menu.
Forecasters come out in full force this time of year, making predictions about the trends that will catch fire in the coming months. Identifyng those with real staying power can keep you steps ahead of customer demand and the competition. We sifted through top industry reports to pinpoint the 10 trends worth watching in 2015.