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Qdoba, Golden Chick and Buffalo's Cafe turn up the heat as temperatures rise

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 24, 2024

Taste Tracker: Krispy Kreme downsizes to dots; shrimp joins Just Salad’s line; Gong Cha, Rita’s, Jamba and The Human Bean serve up summer sips; and more menu news of the week.

Operations

Steal these operational hacks from college dining, health care and more

 By Patricia Cobe, Benita Gingerella, Reyna Estrada, Tara Fitzpatrick and Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

From AI as a menu-planning tool to pickling vegetable scraps, these ideas are ready to put into action, courtesy of the Menu Directions conference.

Food

Dan Kluger's newest restaurant, port pairings and Cheez-Its

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 11, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest goings-on in food and drink, and feature a conversation with restaurateur Nia Grace.

Food

Burger King is testing flame-grilled chicken for new sandwiches and wraps

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2024

The quick-service chain known for flame-grilled burgers is expanding on that concept with a new protein, soon available in several flavor variations at select restaurants in Nebraska and Alabama.

Food

June kicks off with menu action at Sonic, Blaze Pizza and Panda Express

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: IHOP’s Pancake of the Month debuts; summer fruits sparkle at 7-Eleven, CPK and Hardee’s; BWW goes Hawaiian; and chicken gets downsized at Dave’s.

Marketing

Arby's bundles burgers and golf for Father's Day promotion

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 03, 2024

The fast-food chain continues to push branded merch tie-ins to lure consumers.

Food

The biggest Cheez-It ever comes to Taco Bell's menu

By Patricia Cobe on May 30, 2024

A cracker 16 times larger than the original goes into a new Crunchwrap Supreme and Tostada.

Marketing

Here's why restaurant chains are selling one another's products

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The lines between segments aren't the only traditional boundaries that are being smudged in today's competitive environment. Contrary to the old rules, concepts are tapping the drawing power of competitors for share of stomach.

Food

Summer flavors sizzle at Smoothie King, Jamba and Golden Corral

By Patricia Cobe on May 22, 2024

Taste Tracker: Portillo’s and Malnati’s go deep; Starbird and Mendocino Farms showcase street corn; Cava taps guests for R&D while Dolly Parton collabs with Krispy Kreme; and it’s all about burgers on May 28.

Food

Chefs from McDonald's, Cava, Del Taco and more honored with 2024 MenuMasters awards

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2024

The annual event recognized menu innovation at five restaurant chains, plus Chef Nancy Silverton’s induction into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame.

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