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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Food

Affordability is written into the business plans of these independent restaurants

To build a steady stream of traffic, an urban neighborhood restaurant must offer the right menu mix, personalized hospitality and prices that won’t break the bank, say these operators. That’s how they’re thriving in a tough economy.

Food

David Burke discusses his new restaurant, SeaHawk Prime, while riffing on food trends

Menu Talk: The veteran chef also shares his take on the current restaurant climate.

Food

A burger boom hits chain menus

Taste Tracker: Applebee’s, Sonic, Burger King, Shake Shack, Smashburger, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Bojangles, Starbird, HTeaO, Gong Cha and Dutch Bros headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

What the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines mean for restaurants

Steak and burgers are in, seed oils and flour tortillas are out, as the government rethinks the way Americans should eat. But how much will this impact dining-out decisions?

Food

Get ready for a protein-palooza on restaurant menus

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.

Food

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

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.”

Consumer Trends

Chain restaurants accelerate limited-time offers to lure consumers

LTO launches are up 19% year over year, with nearly 4,000 rolling out in November alone, finds Technomic.

Operations

Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group blends front- and back-of-house expertise to deliver what today's diners want

Menu Talk: Partner Tai Ricci shares how the group’s five restaurants craft their menus, service and team culture to cultivate regulars and build success.

Food

Health and value headline menus in January

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.

Food

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

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.

Food

What's coming onto menus in 2026

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.

Beverage

Hot beverages pick up steam in cold weather

Brands like Dutch Bros, 7 Brew and Black Rock have built traffic and sales on cold drinks, but hot coffees and teas have their fans, as evidenced by their growth.

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