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Houlihan’s revamps specials menu to fit seasons

Mar 10, 2014

Newest seasonal menu focuses on lower-calorie items

Survey: Consumers expect to spend less on dining out in 2014

Mar 10, 2014

Consumers plan to pull back due to concerns over health, finances, says AlixPartners

SXSW brings latest pastries from Cronut creator

Mar 07, 2014

NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn gives a rundown of the latest news and trends from the culinary world. Tweet thoughts and suggestions to #NRNFoodInsider.

Seafood sales boost restaurant business during Lent

Mar 04, 2014

Popeyes, Carl’s Jr., Panda Express and other quick-service chains see success with seasonal fish offerings.

Survey: Sustainability key to restaurant customers

Feb 13, 2014

Wade Hanson, director of a new Technomic study, discusses why restaurants need to make the effort

Restaurants fry vegetables, seafood to please diners' palates

Feb 12, 2014

Items such as Brussels sprouts, oysters, pickles, squid and octopus may be gaining wider appeal after hitting the fryer.

Charcuterie, egg most buzzed-about menu items

Feb 11, 2014

NewBrandAnalytics analyzes online restaurant reviews to determine popular offerings

Restaurants boost customer engagement with gaming apps

Feb 04, 2014

Smartphone and tablet games present opportunities for brands to differentiate and expand their reach.

Burger King tests chicken and waffle sandwich

Jan 30, 2014

New menu item is currently only available in the Northeast

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