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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.

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How Craveworthy Brands' head chef oversees menu development for 14 different concepts

By Patricia Cobe on May 30, 2024

How does VP of Culinary and Supply Chain Becca McIntyre handle research and development for 14 diverse concepts? By varying menu strategies to fit each brand's goals and customers.

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Catering to consumer demand for healthy, convenient food options

Sponsored content from our partner Sambazon on May 30, 2024

As consumers focus more on eating healthier foods, operators who offer those foods stand to succeed.

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Cardamom, caviar and other trends from the National Restaurant Show

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on May 28, 2024

Menu Talk: Plus, breaking bread myths with Modernist Cuisine author Nathan Myhrvold.

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KFC goes portable and poppable to grab the snacking generation

By Patricia Cobe on May 28, 2024

Behind the Menu: Bite-size Apple Pie Poppers, created to target customers' sweet spot, lend themselves to line extensions to expand the chain’s snack selections.

Food

Menu trends that went to the max at the National Restaurant Show

By Patricia Cobe on May 23, 2024

The annual event is the place to showcase new ingredients, flavors and formats, and this year’s array didn’t disappoint.

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6 food and drink trends driving menus around the world

By Patricia Cobe on May 16, 2024

Technomic’s latest Global Menu Trend Study pinpoints evolving dishes and drinks that can influence restaurant menus in the States.

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Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on May 14, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret chat about Coqodaq’s fried chicken-and-champagne deal, Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s fan girls and how Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes sets itself apart in a crowded segment.

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