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Consumer Trends

The 10 most alluring LTOs in July

 By Lizzy Freier and Brett Dworski on Aug. 07, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they were most likely to order last month based on the name and description.

Food

5 recipes that rethink meat

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2017

These recipes focus on global preparations and other dishes with smaller portions of meat balanced by vegetables, fruit and other ingredients. Read on to find out how.

Consumer Trends

4 global menu megatrends to track

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2018

Technomic finds that similar consumer demands—such as increased snacking and plant-forward plates—are driving menus around the world.

Food

Meeting the challenges of veg-centric entrees

By Lizzy Freier on Apr. 12, 2017

Operators aren’t landing the buy-in for vegetarian dishes.

Food

A Vietnamese sandwich goes vegan

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2017

Pret A Manger gives banh mi a meatless makeover.

Operations

50 great ideas 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 20, 2017

We present 50 smart, trend-forward ideas that have hit the restaurant industry throughout the year.

Food

As snacking rises, here's how to lure snackers' attention through the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 24, 2018

Operators are turning to both obvious and catchy names for new menu sections that tap into the snacking trend.

Food

‘Better chicken’ emerges as product of the moment

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 24, 2017

Nevermind better burgers. Chicken is ruling the roost for limited-service restaurants, as the latest round of limited-time items attests.

Consumer Trends

Who cares the most about healthy options?

By Lisa Arnett on Aug. 21, 2017

Check out which limited-service customers are prioritizing health.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Holiday surprises

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2017

Restaurants gave and received their share of aha's. Here's a sampling.

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