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The 10 most alluring LTOs in June

 By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 06, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to order based on the name and description.

Food

How fast casuals are going clean label

 Sponsored content from our partner Miss Vickie's on Oct. 10, 2017

A growing number of consumers are seeking out clean label menu items, making these items easier to find in fast-casual concepts.

Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in January

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2018

Consumers reveal the limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase based on name and description.

Food

Recipes: Seafood dishes for Lent

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2017

The demand for seafood skyrockets during Lent. These seafood recipes can easily be added to the rotation now, but may prove popular enough to stay on the menu.

Food

6 ideas to freshen up your menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 11, 2017

Several actionable food and drink insights bubbled up at a recent conference on restaurant trends.

Beverage

Asian beverages catch on at U.S. coffee shops

By Michelle Zalesny on Oct. 18, 2017

Drinks like cheese tea are making waves stateside.

Chains jockey for heat-and-eat Easter sales

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2018

More brands are aiming to exploit the niche between catering and takeout with big meals packaged for the holidays. The going price: $109.99 for a 10-person spread.

Food

4 tactics to offset hurdles of adding brunch

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 21, 2017

Adding or expanding brunch can boost customer counts—but it doesn’t come without challenges.

Food

5 new takes on vegan dishes

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 25, 2017

These recipes are a perfect way to celebrate National Vegan Month and to introduce new dishes to customers. They feature hearty ingredients combined in inventive ways.

Marketing

Customers leak details on Dunkin' Donuts’ new snack program

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2018

Word spread on social media about a small test of items intended as afternoon add-ons.

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