menu trends

How popular diets have rewritten restaurant menus

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: Chances are the weight-loss schemes currently in vogue won't come close to having the influence one fad had 25 years ago.

Beverage

Chick-fil-A refreshes its beverage lineup with a taste of the tropics

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

The drinks category continues to grow, with three new additions and one returning favorite coming to the menu Monday.

Food

Get ready for the Big Game with menu items that are hot, hot, hot

Sponsored content from our partner McCormick For Chefs® on Jan. 04, 2024

As consumers get ready to root for their favorite team this winter, operators can heat things up with spicy sauces and more.

Food

These are the big menu trends to watch in 2024

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2024

After scouring dozens of end-of-year industry reports, we gathered the predictions that rose to the top. Here’s what the forecasters say will most impact menus and operations in the year ahead.

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Food

Chuck E. Cheese's 'Grown-Up Menu' is the latest piece of a brand refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 03, 2024

Behind the Menu: The eatertainment chain aims to enhance the experience for all family members at its venues, and food is a big part of the upgrade.

Food

On restaurant menus, texture matters more than you think

By Nancy Kruse on Jan. 02, 2024

State of the Plate: RB menu trends columnist Nancy Kruse dishes on texture on restaurant menus. But while Americans are culinary adventurers, they remain pickier when it comes to how a food item feels.

Food