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Food

How 3 chain restaurant execs put menu innovation front and center

Donna Josephson of Shipley Do-Nuts, Frank Paci of Newk’s and Andre Vener of Dog Haus share their strategies for success.

Technology

Why Newk’s Eatery is using robots to answer the phone

Its restaurants were struggling to handle the volume, so the chain turned to AI for help.

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.

Taste Tracker: Bennigan’s spirited cocktails, Logan’s party packs, Taziki’s festive starters and shakes with Christmas flavors

Restaurant veteran Joe Pate will oversee operations for the fast-casual chain as it prepares to grow.

Menu news of the week: Feb. 3, 2020

Chains are drawing menu inspiration from the bounty of seasonal ingredients and plant-based products available now. Here’s a roundup of recent introductions and menu news.

New stores will be smaller and brighter and will allow for the addition of several new menu items.

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

These concepts are hoping consumers will want to grab a meal now—and fixings for another meal or snack later.

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