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MenuMasters Spotlight
Dominique Crenn to be inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of FameDominique Crenn to be inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame

Dominique Crenn will be inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame during a May 17 celebration in Chicago.

Jan 30, 2025
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Domino's Pizza Yellow Tail wine
Marketing & Branding
Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnershipDomino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 30, 2025
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MenuMasters Spotlight
Curtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters InnovatorCurtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters Innovator
Jan 28, 2025
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Dutch Bros
Menu Trends
Dutch Bros tests out food as coffee wars heat upDutch Bros tests out food as coffee wars heat up
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 27, 2025
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A guava beverage
Menu Trends
Guava, a photogenic tropical fruitGuava, a photogenic tropical fruit
byNRN staff, Datassential
Jan 27, 2025
6 Slides
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery CafeMenu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe
byBret Thorn
Jan 24, 2025
18 Slides
Denny's storefront
Finance
Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends
Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends
Jan 24, 2025
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Lunar New Year lanterns Chinese Menu Online survey items
Marketing & Branding
Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus
Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus
Jan 17, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
El Pollo Loco
Marketing & Branding
El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025
El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025
Jan 17, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Taco Bell's new Cheesy Dipping Burritos
Menu Trends
Taco Bell introduces burritos meant for dipping
Taco Bell introduces burritos meant for dipping
Jan 17, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Clockwise from top left: menu items from Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tim Hortons, and Noodles & Company
Quick Service
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons
Jan 17, 2025
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43 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Menu items from Maggiano's, On the Border, Chick-fil-A, and Marco's
Insights
America’s favorite restaurant chains for chicken, beverages, pizza, and more
America’s favorite restaurant chains for chicken, beverages, pizza, and more
Jan 14, 2025
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10 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Leigh Anne Zinsmeister
CosMc’s exterior
Beverage Trends
McDonald’s will focus on smaller formats to grow its CosMc’s concept
McDonald’s will focus on smaller formats to grow its CosMc’s concept
Jan 10, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Popeyes, and Sonic Drive-In
Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Popeyes, and Sonic Drive-In
Jan 10, 2025
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32 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
R House Smoky Mango Margarita
Beverage Trends
Mocktails go premium, and customers are willing to pay
Mocktails go premium, and customers are willing to pay
Jan 8, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Jimmy John's ranch
Menu Trends
Ranch dressing is on a roll as chains introduce new versions of the condiment
Ranch dressing is on a roll as chains introduce new versions of the condiment
Jan 7, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Menu Trends
Ramps, a special springtime treat
Ramps, a special springtime treat
Jan 7, 2025
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6 Slides
byNRN staff, Datassential
Jose Andres and Biden
Chef Trends
José Andrés receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian work
José Andrés receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian work
Jan 6, 2025
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byAlly MacConchie
A bar with alcohol
Beverage Trends
How the surgeon general’s alcohol advisory could impact restaurant sales
How the surgeon general’s alcohol advisory could impact restaurant sales
Jan 6, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, Chick-fil-A, and Dunkin’
Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, Chick-fil-A, and Dunkin’
Jan 3, 2025
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16 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Chick-fil-A Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich & Key Lime Beverages
Menu Trends
Chick-fil-A’s Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich, key lime beverages returning to the menu
Chick-fil-A’s Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich, key lime beverages returning to the menu
Jan 2, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Beverage Trends
14 food & beverage trends to look back on from 2024
14 food & beverage trends to look back on from 2024
Dec 23, 2024
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14 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Menu tracker 12.19.24
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker:  New items from Burger King, Taco Bell, and El Pollo Loco
Menu Tracker:  New items from Burger King, Taco Bell, and El Pollo Loco
Dec 19, 2024
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21 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Menu Trends
Char Siu, a sweet and savory pork dish
Char Siu, a sweet and savory pork dish
Dec 17, 2024
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6 Slides
byNRN staff, Datassential
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Menu Trends
Trending this week: The best of Menu Tracker 2024
Trending this week: The best of Menu Tracker 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
2024 LTO
Menu Trends
10 LTO menu items that made a comeback in 2024
10 LTO menu items that made a comeback in 2024
Dec 13, 2024
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10 Slides
caviar and other roe
Menu Trends
9 restaurant food trends for 2025
9 restaurant food trends for 2025
Dec 12, 2024
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9 Slides
byBret Thorn, NRN staff
16 Handles interior with customer and employee
Menu Trends
16 Handles pushes into new markets, reduces cost of frozen-yogurt units
16 Handles pushes into new markets, reduces cost of frozen-yogurt units
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
menu tracker 12.11.24
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Jollibee, and Sonny’s Barbecue
Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Jollibee, and Sonny’s Barbecue
Dec 11, 2024
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10 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
overnight oats
Menu Trends
Overnight oats, a no-cook breakfast option
Overnight oats, a no-cook breakfast option
Dec 11, 2024
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6 Slides
byNRN staff, Datassential
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Menu Trends
The year in salads: A look at dozens of new items from across the country
The year in salads: A look at dozens of new items from across the country
Dec 10, 2024
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49 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
A holiday dinner spread
Menu Trends
Why catering can drive growth from holiday feasts to everyday celebrations
Why catering can drive growth from holiday feasts to everyday celebrations
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
by Julie Powell
Scooter's Coffee Candy Land drinks and promotional image
Beverage Trends
Scooter’s partners with Candy Land for Instagram promotion
Scooter’s partners with Candy Land for Instagram promotion
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Top 10 most viewed #NRNUnboxing videos of 2024
Top 10 most viewed #NRNUnboxing videos of 2024
Dec 10, 2024
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10 Slides
restaurant kitchen
Chef Trends
13 conversations with restaurant culinary experts
13 conversations with restaurant culinary experts
Dec 9, 2024
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13 Slides
byNRN staff

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Fogo de Chão exterior at sunset
Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

Jan 29, 2025

Breakfasts at The Granola Bar
Family Dining
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth

Jan 22, 2025

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Casual Dining
On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category
On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

Jan 18, 2025

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Casual Dining
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience

Dec 19, 2024

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