Food

Chains launch innovative LTOs at global locations

Technomic travels the world to discover what’s trending on menus in other countries. These recent items are worth watching.
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Burger King, Applebee’s, Krispy Kreme and hundreds of chains big and small launch innovative items in other countries that don’t make it to U.S. menus. Technomic’s Global Foodservice Navigator Program tracks these trend-forward items from 25 countries around the world, reporting on the most unique ones each quarter.

With American consumers eager to explore new flavors and ingredients, it pays for operators to look beyond our borders for food and beverages that can differentiate the menu. The selection here may just spark an idea for a new menu item or LTO.

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