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MenuMasters 2016 Best New Menu Item: Jack in the BoxMenuMasters 2016 Best New Menu Item: Jack in the Box

Presented by Nation’s Restaurant News and sponsored by Ventura Foods, the MenuMasters Awards honor culinary excellence in menu development.

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Apr 18, 2016
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MenuMasters 2016 Best Menu/Line Extension: Arby's slidersMenuMasters 2016 Best Menu/Line Extension: Arby's sliders
byBret Thorn
Apr 18, 2016
1 Min Read
Barberitos bowl
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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Sweetgreen, IHOP, moreMenu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Sweetgreen, IHOP, more
byBret Thorn
Apr 13, 2016
20 Slides
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Veggie Grill is poised to push into middle AmericaVeggie Grill is poised to push into middle America
byLisa Jennings
Apr 8, 2016
1 Min Read
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Menu Trends
NRN Survey: Operators change menus for seasonality, costNRN Survey: Operators change menus for seasonality, cost
byBret Thorn
Apr 8, 2016
1 Min Read
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Quick Service
Subway to roll out new Carved Turkey next weekSubway to roll out new Carved Turkey next week
byLisa Jennings
Apr 7, 2016
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Chefs heighten drama with whole-fish preparations
Chefs heighten drama with whole-fish preparations
Apr 7, 2016
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byFern Glazer
BurgerFi burger
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Baskin-Robbins, PizzaRev, Ted’s Montana Grill, more
Menu Tracker: New items from Baskin-Robbins, PizzaRev, Ted’s Montana Grill, more
Apr 6, 2016
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11 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Subway to post calories on all U.S. menu boards
Subway to post calories on all U.S. menu boards
Apr 5, 2016
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
Restaurant chains face a challenge of staying relevant
Restaurant chains face a challenge of staying relevant
Apr 4, 2016
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byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
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Del Taco CEO details foray into premium items
Del Taco CEO details foray into premium items
Mar 31, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief
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Menus adapt to appeal to nation of snackers
Menus adapt to appeal to nation of snackers
Mar 30, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Diners are devouring nutty desserts
Diners are devouring nutty desserts
Mar 30, 2016
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byFern Glazer
AZs Canteen Dog
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14 baseball stadium bites that swing for the fences
14 baseball stadium bites that swing for the fences
Mar 29, 2016
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15 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Butter, lard, more make a big, fat comeback
Butter, lard, more make a big, fat comeback
Mar 28, 2016
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byNancy Kruse, President
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Chef Trends
Applebee’s corporate chef plans 'American food with flair'
Applebee’s corporate chef plans 'American food with flair'
Mar 24, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chopt founders focus on quality as chain expands
Chopt founders focus on quality as chain expands
Mar 21, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Labor
NY restaurant show highlights staffing concerns, healthful menu items
NY restaurant show highlights staffing concerns, healthful menu items
Mar 17, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Umami Burger Alton Brown burger
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Carvel, Il Fornaio, Chick-fil-A, more
Menu Tracker: New items from Carvel, Il Fornaio, Chick-fil-A, more
Mar 16, 2016
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11 Slides
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Consumers sweet on classic desserts with a twist
Consumers sweet on classic desserts with a twist
Mar 16, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Womens Foodservice Forum board members
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Words of wisdom from the 2016 WFF conference
Words of wisdom from the 2016 WFF conference
Mar 14, 2016
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9 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
By Chloe partners with Whole Foods for LA expansion
By Chloe partners with Whole Foods for LA expansion
Mar 10, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Taco Bell launches $1 Morning Value Menu
Taco Bell launches $1 Morning Value Menu
Mar 10, 2016
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byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
Pie Five vegan pizza
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Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden, Pie Five, more
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Olive Garden, Pie Five, more
Mar 10, 2016
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15 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Family Dining
Cicis debuts first fully reimaged restaurant
Cicis debuts first fully reimaged restaurant
Mar 9, 2016
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Finance
Snap Kitchen receives round of growth capital
Snap Kitchen receives round of growth capital
Mar 8, 2016
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
TGI Fridays CEO reflects on new brand identity
TGI Fridays CEO reflects on new brand identity
Mar 7, 2016
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Chef Trends
Chef brings southern Italian flavor to Colorado
Chef brings southern Italian flavor to Colorado
Mar 3, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Sizzler barramundi promo
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Dairy Queen, Johnny Rockets, Panda Express, more
Menu Tracker: New items from Dairy Queen, Johnny Rockets, Panda Express, more
Mar 3, 2016
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12 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chefs incorporate coffee, tea to give desserts a kick
Chefs incorporate coffee, tea to give desserts a kick
Mar 1, 2016
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byFern Glazer
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Segments
NY judge grants restraining order on salt law
NY judge grants restraining order on salt law
Feb 29, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Biscuits rise above regional boundaries
Biscuits rise above regional boundaries
Feb 29, 2016
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byNancy Kruse, President
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Restaurants ‘beef up’ menus as prices drop
Restaurants ‘beef up’ menus as prices drop
Feb 29, 2016
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Pastry chef shares passion for ‘Latin-local’ cuisine
Pastry chef shares passion for ‘Latin-local’ cuisine
Feb 29, 2016
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byFern Glazer
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Subway introduces new premium items
Subway introduces new premium items
Feb 25, 2016
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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