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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

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.

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

What's impacting menus in the year ahead

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

Lizzy Freier, director of menu research and insights for Technomic, digs into 2024’s top trends and predictions.

Food

The year menu innovation got turbo-charged

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 20, 2023

2023 saw a lot of menu activity and unique food and drink launches. But many operators stuck with perennial favorites for LTOs.

Beverage

Taco Bell chills out with new frozen coffees and shakes

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2023

Two locations in California are testing Coffee Chillers and Churro Chillers for a limited time.

Consumer Trends

Grubhub reveals the most popular takeout and delivery orders of 2023

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2023

The platform’s annual report tracks more than sales. It provides a snapshot of the eating and drinking trends driving diners’ decisions.

Food

What's driving menus around the world in the year ahead

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2023

Technomic’s 2024 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast provides a glimpse into the next wave in food and drink outside the U.S.

Food

Outback Steakhouse innovates the menu by giving equal play to food and drink

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2023

Becky Boyd, Director of Menu Innovation & Strategy for parent company Bloomin’ Brands, talks about how she and her team are firing up R&D activity.

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