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Patricia Cobe

Senior Editor

Articles by
Patricia Cobe

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Consumer Trends

Consumers remain wary of travel

The summer vacation season is here, but Americans are sticking close to home.

Marketing

The July 4 weekend sparks menu tie-ins

Restaurants launch all-American specials to celebrate Independence Day.

Food

Plant-based meats make menu news

Restaurants are featuring branded products in breakfast sandwiches, burgers and more.

Operations

Hotels reimagine food and beverage service with new models

To lure guests back to restaurants, bars, catered meetings and overnight stays, hotels are creating strict guidelines and innovative changes.

Marketing

Papa John’s teams up with Shaquille O’Neal to launch a new extra-large pizza

The supersized Shaq-a-Roni boasts double the cheese and pepperoni.

Consumer Trends

Consumers largely in favor of masks, survey finds

Restaurant and bar customers support operators who enforce mask compliance.

Operations

Seafood prices reflect a complex supply chain

The pandemic wreaked havoc on the foodservice-dependent fishing industry. Now restaurants are dealing with higher costs.

Food

Bowls get a seasonal spin for summer

The popular bowl trend continues to surge with new combinations of ingredients.

Marketing

What consumers are craving now

Sweets, sips and toasty sandwiches are the top menu choices.

Food

Takeout and delivery innovations abound at Brethren Village Retirement Community

When COVID-19 forced the foodservice team to make some changes, they quickly crafted experiences that could rival dining in.

Financing

Independent Restaurant Coalition makes progress on $120B government relief package

The new RESTAURANTS Act could inject up to $271 billion into the economy.

Food

Prices for beef and seafood skyrocket

As they reopen, restaurants are getting slammed by the high cost of meat and seafood. Is relief in sight?

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