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Bartaco parlays learnings from delivery into new catering program

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2024

The 32-unit Mexican-themed chain formalized catering by focusing on the culinary and digital experience.

Food

Menu trends at RLC, how a St. Louis chef is elevating sushi, and hot sauces and LTOs in the spotlight

 By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 23, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink trends and news.

Beverage

Investing in beverage programs without maxing labor: Why innovative products matter more than ever

Sponsored content from our partner Javo Beverage Co. on Apr. 19, 2024

As operators work with ongoing labor challenges, innovative, ready-made products make it easier to serve on-trend beverages.

Food

5 secrets to leading with an impactful menu

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 18, 2024

Inflation and increased competition mean that menus have to work harder to build traffic and sales, concluded speakers at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. Here’s how to make that happen.

Food

An inside look at the James Beard Awards, McAlister's menu expansion and creamsicle drinks

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret dig into the latest food and drink news happening in the industry.

Food

Domino's gets into a New York state of mind with new pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

New York City built its pizza reputation on foldable slices topped with sauce and cheese. Recently, the big chains are getting in on the action and New York-style pizza is spreading across the country.

Beverage

Taco Bell tests Agua Refrescas in a continuing move to be a 'beverage destination'

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 11, 2024

The new drinks come in three flavors, each based on energy-boosting green tea and infused with real fruit.

Food

Case study: Labor-Saving Ingredients Aid Innovation

Sponsored content from our partner Barilla on Apr. 08, 2024

The constraints of today’s labor environment can put a freeze on innovation, as the need for consistency and speed of service can outweigh creativity and differentiation. To unlock that puzzle, today’...

Food

How a change in portioning and plating skyrocketed Fish Fry sales at Bob Evans

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 05, 2024

Behind the Menu: The family-dining chain introduced the new format at the start of Lent and the wild cod items quickly became best-sellers.

Food

Burger King, Sonic and Carvel thrill to the chill

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: Pickle power at &pizza and Wings Over; Portillo’s tosses up new salads; make way for stroganoff at Noodles; Jamba is all about acai; and IHOP’s April Pancake of the Month rolls out.

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