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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Consumer Trends

Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023

The platform’s annual report tracks more than sales. It provides a snapshot of the eating and drinking trends driving diners’ decisions.

Food

The year menu innovation got turbo-charged

2023 saw a lot of menu activity and unique food and drink launches. But many operators stuck with perennial favorites for LTOs.

Food

BJ's, Maggiano's and Firebirds go all in for the holidays

Taste Tracker: White Castle riffs on sliders; the Double Decker Taco returns to Taco Bell; shades of red at Modern Market; new global sauces for Quizno’s and Sweetfin; and Playa Bowls adds seasonal spirit to the menu.

Food

Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

Food

Carrabba's Sandwich Bistro targets office and meeting catering to expand off-premise business

The Italian casual-dining brand’s new offshoot has a dedicated menu apart from the chain’s regular catering lineup.

Food

Beef prices are soaring. It won't get better anytime soon

With beef inflation expected to stick around for the next few years, steakhouses and meat-focused concepts are creating strategies to manage sourcing and the menu. It's all about being flexible.

Food

Taco Bell comes to the rescue of exam-cramming college students

Just in time for finals week, fans can get a Taco Bell SOS Kit delivered to their dorm room, designed to be eaten in bed.

Food

Red Lobster, Burgerville and CPK make a subtle nod to the holidays

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme rushes into Christmas; cocktails make a splash at Bonefish and Ted’s Montana Grill; comfort foods rule at Tender Greens; and wings take flight at Pei Wei.

Operations

How Table 301's restaurants hit all the right notes in Greenville, S.C.

Founder Carl Sobocinski is joined by Chef Diego Campos to share how six unique concepts combined with heartfelt hospitality keep guests coming back.

Food

Subway's footlong cookie gets a spot on permanent menu in 2024

Eager fans can have a first bite at select locations on Dec. 4, National Cookie Day.

Food

Outback riffs on two core items—steak and onions—for 'Steakmas Season' menu

The holiday lineup is all about indulgence on the food side, but beverage innovation shares equal status with culinary when it comes to menu promotions.

Food

Veggie Grill evolves the menu to keep pace with plant-based trends

Behind the Menu: Since the fast casual’s start in 2006, many new meat and dairy alternatives have come to market and consumers’ health perceptions have changed. Veggie Grill has been forced to change too.

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