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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Noodles & Company and Denny’s Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Noodles & Company and Denny’s

Plus innovation from Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Bartaco, Black Bear Diner, Bob Evans, Charley’s Philly Steaks, El Pollo Loco, Hooters, Insomnia Cookies, Jamba, Mendocino Farms, Starbird Chicken, Taco Cabana, Taco John’s , Tacodeli, Tim Hortons, Velvet Taco, Voodoo Doughnut and Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Mar 17, 2022

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James Beard Foundation names restaurant and chef award nominees James Beard Foundation names restaurant and chef award nominees

Mar 16, 2022

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Independent Restaurants

Mina Group spins off new TableOne Hospitality Mina Group spins off new TableOne Hospitality

byLisa Jennings

Mar 15, 2022

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Flavor of the week: Almond Butter, peanut butter’s premium cousin Flavor of the week: Almond Butter, peanut butter’s premium cousin

Mar 14, 2022

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David Schmidt appointed CFO of Red Lobster as the chain’s parent announces agreement with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership David Schmidt appointed CFO of Red Lobster as the chain’s parent announces agreement with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

Mar 14, 2022

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Regional Chains

NRN editors discuss restaurants closing Russian units, RRF’s future and Biden’s regulation of cryptocurrency NRN editors discuss restaurants closing Russian units, RRF’s future and Biden’s regulation of cryptocurrency

Mar 11, 2022

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El Pollo Loco Q4 2021

New CEO pegs El Pollo Loco success on ‘owning’ L.A. Mex category

New CEO pegs El Pollo Loco success on ‘owning’ L.A. Mex category

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

MenuMasters: Everything popcorn, bulgogi fries and cocktails honoring women

MenuMasters: Everything popcorn, bulgogi fries and cocktails honoring women

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chef on the Move: New jobs for Ned Elliott, Hedy Goldsmith and dozens more

Chef on the Move: New jobs for Ned Elliott, Hedy Goldsmith and dozens more

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Beverage Trends

Café Grumpy co-founder Caroline Bell traces her path to becoming a coffee expert

Café Grumpy co-founder Caroline Bell traces her path to becoming a coffee expert

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Red Robin to slow rollout of Donatos menu addition while it fixes staffing problem

Red Robin to slow rollout of Donatos menu addition while it fixes staffing problem

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

The rising service of wild boar in restaurants doesn’t just draw customers; it also removes pests

The rising service of wild boar in restaurants doesn’t just draw customers; it also removes pests

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Subway, Burger King and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from Subway, Burger King and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill rolls out new premium-priced Pollo Asado in U.S. and Canada

Chipotle Mexican Grill rolls out new premium-priced Pollo Asado in U.S. and Canada

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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MenuMasters Spotlight

Noodles & Company, Subway, First Watch, Aramark, IHOP and Thomas Keller among MenuMasters Award Winners

Noodles & Company, Subway, First Watch, Aramark, IHOP and Thomas Keller among MenuMasters Award Winners

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Denver chefs to cook for charity

Denver chefs to cook for charity

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Beverage Trends

Flavor of the Week: The non-dairy alternative, almond milk

Flavor of the Week: The non-dairy alternative, almond milk

Burger King debuts 3 Whopper Melts systemwide

Burger King debuts 3 Whopper Melts systemwide

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Wow Bao launches virtual plant-based chicken brand with former Garden Fresh Gourmet partners

Wow Bao launches virtual plant-based chicken brand with former Garden Fresh Gourmet partners

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Del Taco and Sonic Drive-in

Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Del Taco and Sonic Drive-in

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Friendly’s debuts first fast-casual cafe

Friendly’s debuts first fast-casual cafe

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

MenuMasters Spotlight

Rohini Dey of Vermilion restaurant in Chicago named MenuMasters Innovator of the Year

Rohini Dey of Vermilion restaurant in Chicago named MenuMasters Innovator of the Year

Wendy s breakfast Q4 2021

Wendy’s continues to bank on breakfast, hitting 8% of U.S. sales in Q4

Wendy’s continues to bank on breakfast, hitting 8% of U.S. sales in Q4

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Spicy Drunken Noodles

Flavor of the Week: Spicy Drunken Noodles

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Denny’s taps TikTok creators for new menu items

Denny’s taps TikTok creators for new menu items

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Beverage Trends

Understanding your sales rep can make for a better beverage program

Understanding your sales rep can make for a better beverage program

byDavid Flaherty, Marketing director

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Del Mar and White Castle

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Del Mar and White Castle

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Beverage Trends

The 10 Best Cocktails at independent restaurants across America

The 10 Best Cocktails at independent restaurants across America

Noodles & Company to raise prices in the second quarter

Noodles & Company to raise prices in the second quarter

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Papa Johns claims bigger slice of pizza category, thanks to substantial unit growth and menu innovation

Papa Johns claims bigger slice of pizza category, thanks to substantial unit growth and menu innovation

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Texas Roadhouse plans 3% menu price increase in April

Texas Roadhouse plans 3% menu price increase in April

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Flavor of the week: Fun and playful popcorn chicken

Flavor of the week: Fun and playful popcorn chicken

Chick-fil-A is bringing back a fan-favorite: the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich

Chick-fil-A is bringing back a fan-favorite: the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich

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