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Pei Wei Wings All Flavors
Food Trends
Why Pei Wei brought wings back to the menuWhy Pei Wei brought wings back to the menu

After a successful test with its honey Sriracha wings in the summer, the restaurant has launched four permanent wings flavors.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Nov 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
Taco Bell Breakfast Tater Tots 1
Top 500 Restaurants
Taco Bell is testing breakfast totsTaco Bell is testing breakfast tots
byAlicia Kelso
Nov 15, 2023
1 Min Read
6 Lysée Buckwheat Caramel Cookie
Beverage Trends
Af&co and Carbonate predict umami-rich cocktails, pavlovas, and more in the coming yearAf&co and Carbonate predict umami-rich cocktails, pavlovas, and more in the coming year
byBret Thorn
Nov 14, 2023
8 Slides
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Japan-Adjacency: How Chefs Are Using Japanese Foods and Flavors To Create The Next Big Wave Of Culinary InnovationJapan-Adjacency: How Chefs Are Using Japanese Foods and Flavors To Create The Next Big Wave Of Culinary Innovation
Nov 14, 2023
Taco Bell Nacho Fries
Top 500 Restaurants
Taco Bell launches a subscription program for its Nacho FriesTaco Bell launches a subscription program for its Nacho Fries
byAlicia Kelso
Nov 14, 2023
1 Min Read
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Menu Trends
The calming ingredient: CBD OilThe calming ingredient: CBD Oil
byDatassential
Nov 13, 2023
6 Slides
Burger King Sizzle Prototype Carrols Q3
Quick Service
Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. installs kiosks, pilots Sizzle prototype
Burger King franchisee Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. installs kiosks, pilots Sizzle prototype
Nov 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Denny's New Menu Items Winter 2023
Family Dining
Denny’s puts French (toast) accent on permanent menu
Denny’s puts French (toast) accent on permanent menu
Nov 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Loyalty
How brewery and restaurant chain Iron Hill builds loyalty with scratch food, craft brews
How brewery and restaurant chain Iron Hill builds loyalty with scratch food, craft brews
Nov 9, 2023
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Casual Dining
How Pizzeria Uno is bringing deep-dish pizza to the masses
How Pizzeria Uno is bringing deep-dish pizza to the masses
Nov 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
TGI Fridays Beverages
Menu Trends
Next up for TGI Fridays’ ‘transformative new phase?’ A revamped bar program
Next up for TGI Fridays’ ‘transformative new phase?’ A revamped bar program
Nov 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
How the ‘chicken sandwich wars’ have evolved
How the ‘chicken sandwich wars’ have evolved
Nov 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Beverage Trends
Spirit-free cocktails and coffee come together in an emerging trend
Spirit-free cocktails and coffee come together in an emerging trend
Nov 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Hazy IPA FOW
Beverage Trends
Hazy IPA, the increasingly popular beer
Hazy IPA, the increasingly popular beer
Nov 6, 2023
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6 Slides
byDatassential
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss the first half of earnings season
NRN editors discuss the first half of earnings season
Nov 3, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Quick Service
Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations, rewards partnerships, and more
Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations, rewards partnerships, and more
Nov 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Cinnabon
Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Cinnabon
Nov 3, 2023
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28 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Wendys new prototype recovers traffic Q3 2023
Quick Service
Wendy’s recovers traffic in latter Q3 amid economy impacts
Wendy’s recovers traffic in latter Q3 amid economy impacts
Nov 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Melissa Bunnen Jernigan and Scott Deviney chicken salad chick
Food Trends
Chicken Salad Chick acquires Piece of Cake bakery
Chicken Salad Chick acquires Piece of Cake bakery
Nov 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Denny s Banda Burrito virtual brand from company
Family Dining
Denny’s tests Banda Burrito virtual brand in California
Denny’s tests Banda Burrito virtual brand in California
Oct 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Smokey Bones
Chef Trends
Smokey Bones announces partnership with celebrity Chef Robert Irvine
Smokey Bones announces partnership with celebrity Chef Robert Irvine
Oct 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
McCrispy
Menu Trends
McDonald’s continues to ‘fuel its chicken ambition’
McDonald’s continues to ‘fuel its chicken ambition’
Oct 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
The trending vegetarian appetizer: Buffalo cauliflower
The trending vegetarian appetizer: Buffalo cauliflower
Oct 31, 2023
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6 Slides
byDatassential
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Menu Trends
MenuWise: How to maximize your restaurant’s revenue and profits
MenuWise: How to maximize your restaurant’s revenue and profits
Oct 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byHowland Blackiston
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Beverage Trends
Panera Bread updates in-store warnings after student dies from drinking Charged Lemonade
Panera Bread updates in-store warnings after student dies from drinking Charged Lemonade
Oct 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
McDonalds sign
Top 500 Restaurants
NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha
NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha
Oct 27, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Casual Dining
BJ’s Restaurants trims menu and updates staff scripting
BJ’s Restaurants trims menu and updates staff scripting
Oct 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-In
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-In
Oct 27, 2023
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34 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
KFC Tenders
Menu Trends
Trending this week: The latest menu moves at KFC
Trending this week: The latest menu moves at KFC
Oct 26, 2023
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10 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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MenuMasters Spotlight
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Viet Nguyen, Kei Concepts and INI Ristorante
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Viet Nguyen, Kei Concepts and INI Ristorante
Oct 25, 2023
byNRN staff
KFC Wraps
Menu Trends
KFC's menu 'modernization' continues with a new wrap, dessert
KFC's menu 'modernization' continues with a new wrap, dessert
Oct 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
London Fog
Beverage Trends
London Fog and its many variations
London Fog and its many variations
Oct 23, 2023
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6 Slides
byNRN staff, Datassential
SNOOPS MUNCHIE MEAL 1
Sandwich Trends
NRN editors discuss the surge in late-night and why the chicken sandwich wars got spicy
NRN editors discuss the surge in late-night and why the chicken sandwich wars got spicy
Oct 20, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
KFC Tenders
Quick Service
KFC is testing new Original Recipe chicken tenders
KFC is testing new Original Recipe chicken tenders
Oct 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Sandwich Trends
Why chef David Chang’s chicken sandwich restaurant chain Fuku is going all in on sports arenas
Why chef David Chang’s chicken sandwich restaurant chain Fuku is going all in on sports arenas
Oct 19, 2023
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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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

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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

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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

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