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Popeyes introduces its latest riff on the fried chicken sandwich

 By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

The chain that ignited the chicken sandwich wars is bringing on reinforcements, bolstering the battle with a new sauce and a hip-hop anthem.

Food

High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities

 By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2024

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

Food

How restaurants are snagging the new pack of snackers

By Patricia Cobe on May 03, 2024

The demand for anytime, anywhere eating keeps rising, and operators are noticing, competing to offer a greater variety of value-priced and inventive snacks to steal customers away from retail.

Food

Nando's Americanizes its menu a bit as U.S. expansion continues

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2024

Behind the Menu: Favorites like mac and cheese, bowls and salads join the fast casual’s Afro-Portuguese-rooted dishes, including the signature peri-peri chicken.

Food

Lettuce Entertain You shares new initiatives, Eggs Up Grill makes menu moves, and the dish on pizza styles and Brooklyn food

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 30, 2024

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

Food

How to use the plus-one strategy to build unique LTOs

Sponsored content from our partner AFP advanced food products llc on Apr. 25, 2024

This strategy can help operators elevate core menu items and create signature dishes by re-imagining everyday ingredients.

Food

BurgerFi launches the Better Burger Lab as an innovation pipeline

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2024

The remodeled NYC location gives guests a chance to sample and provide feedback on new menu items before they roll out systemwide.

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.

Food

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.

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.

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