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McDonald’s plant-based burger may not be ready for prime time in the U.S.

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2022

A BTIG analyst says the McPlant burger has been underwhelming in tests and speculates that it is unlikely to make its national debut this year.

Food

Chipotle tests Mexican Cauliflower Rice

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 16, 2022

The low-carb rice, which follows the burrito chain’s run of Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice last year, mimics the flavor and color of the popular side dish.

Financing

McDonald’s scores a big victory in its pig proxy against Carl Icahn

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2022

A major proxy advisory firm endorsed the company’s directors in its upcoming board election, saying the investor is “economically divorced from the potential impacts of its proposals.”

Food

How to keep your menu fresh amid inflation woes

Sponsored content from our partner Lamb Weston on May 11, 2022

As operators continue to face industry challenges like labor shortages and rising food costs, there’s one solution that offers help with both: frozen french fries. This high-margin, low-labor menu sta...

Operations

Subway franchisees find themselves short on meat

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2022

A plant shutdown due to Avian Flu has led to limits on turkey, leading some to buy it on their own. Ham and roast beef are limited, too, and costs have run higher than expected.

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Chipotle tests another new protein: Garlic Guajillo Steak

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2022

The burrito chain’s new protein offering—its third in the past eight months—will be sold for a limited time at restaurants in Denver, Indianapolis and Orange County, Calif.

Operations

How IHOP came up with its virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 15, 2022

Unlike sister concept Applebee's, the pancake chain looked outside the organization for help developing Thrilled Cheese and Super Mega Dilla.

Food

Best practices for menu planning success

Sponsored content from our partner Lamb Weston on Apr. 14, 2022

Whether dining in or dining out, there’s one mantra that holds true—life’s too short for soggy fries. That’s why it’s key for restaurant operators to ensure their fries are standing up to current chal...

Food

How to pair the right oil with the right foods

Sponsored content from our partner Stratas Foods on Apr. 14, 2022

Oils are the epitome of a workhorse ingredient; restaurants use them for everything from creating salad dressings and sauces to sautéing and deep-frying and more. Versatile as they are, there’s still ...

Food

Test of virtual brands reveals both promise and problems

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 31, 2022

As the popularity of delivery-only concepts continues to grow, RB editors tried four of them to see if they live up to the hype.

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