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Beverage Trends

Beverage Tracker: New year offerings from Applebee’s, Shake Shack and Starbucks Beverage Tracker: New year offerings from Applebee’s, Shake Shack and Starbucks

Plus new drinks from Juice it Up!, Main Squeeze Juice Co., Peet’s Coffee, Planet Smoothie and Steak ‘n Shake

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jan 21, 2021

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Trending this week: Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan Trending this week: Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Jan 21, 2021

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Menu Tracker: New items from Boston Market, IHOP and Marco’s Pizza Menu Tracker: New items from Boston Market, IHOP and Marco’s Pizza

Jan 21, 2021

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Proactive consumers embrace functional beverages Proactive consumers embrace functional beverages

Jan 21, 2021

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Beverage Trends

When a beverage director is out of reach, a consultant can fill the gap When a beverage director is out of reach, a consultant can fill the gap

byDavid Flaherty

Jan 20, 2021

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José Andrés throws lifelines to restaurants and people in need José Andrés throws lifelines to restaurants and people in need

Jan 20, 2021

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How World Central Kitchen quickly mobilized to feed thousands

How World Central Kitchen quickly mobilized to feed thousands

byNico Lopez, José Andrés

Tom Colicchio amplifies Independent Restaurant Coalition’s grassroots movement of chefs and restaurateurs working to save independent restaurants from the crushing blow of the pandemic

Tom Colicchio amplifies Independent Restaurant Coalition’s grassroots movement of chefs and restaurateurs working to save independent restaurants from the crushing blow of the pandemic

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Garam Masala – the finishing spice blend from India

Flavor of the Week: Garam Masala – the finishing spice blend from India

IHOP rolls out burritos in effort to expand lunch and dinner business and satisfy customers’ need for portability

IHOP rolls out burritos in effort to expand lunch and dinner business and satisfy customers’ need for portability

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Long John Silver’s promotes Blain Shortreed to CEO

Long John Silver’s promotes Blain Shortreed to CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Independent Restaurant Coalition works to build a more equitable food system

Independent Restaurant Coalition works to build a more equitable food system

byTom Colicchio, Erika Polmar

menu tracker jan 15

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, MOD Pizza and Krispy Kreme

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, MOD Pizza and Krispy Kreme

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Potato Offerings

Taco Bell announces the return of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and Spicy Potato Soft Tacos; Beyond Meat product is on the horizon

Taco Bell announces the return of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes and Spicy Potato Soft Tacos; Beyond Meat product is on the horizon

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Flavor of the Week: Non-dairy, vegan cheese

Flavor of the Week: Non-dairy, vegan cheese

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Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Starbucks

Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Starbucks

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Trending this week: McDonald’s unveils new chicken sandwich

Trending this week: McDonald’s unveils new chicken sandwich

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McDonald’s, Shake Shack and more offer their take on the trendy chicken sandwich

McDonald’s, Shake Shack and more offer their take on the trendy chicken sandwich

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Subway Protein Bowls

Subway offers protein bowls for first time, makes them permanent

Subway offers protein bowls for first time, makes them permanent

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Grilled, fried, spicy and melted cheese become even more popular on restaurant menus

Grilled, fried, spicy and melted cheese become even more popular on restaurant menus

byNancy Kruse, President

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Flavor of the Week: Guajillo pepper – the dry, smoky chile

Flavor of the Week: Guajillo pepper – the dry, smoky chile

McDonalds launches new crispy chicken saandwich

McDonald’s will debut new chicken sandwich Feb. 24

McDonald’s will debut new chicken sandwich Feb. 24

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The year in pizza: On-trend flatbreads with low-carb crusts and multicultural toppings

The year in pizza: On-trend flatbreads with low-carb crusts and multicultural toppings

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Beverage Trends

The year in beverages: From nutraceuticals to portable cocktails, from celebrity endorsements to energy boosters

The year in beverages: From nutraceuticals to portable cocktails, from celebrity endorsements to energy boosters

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Beverage Trends

Bar and restaurant operators look back on lessons learned in 2020

Bar and restaurant operators look back on lessons learned in 2020

byDavid Flaherty, Marketing director

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Five Spice – the elemental spice blend

Five Spice – the elemental spice blend

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Best of Menu Tracker: The most creative, trend-forward, appealing and even poignant items of 2020

Best of Menu Tracker: The most creative, trend-forward, appealing and even poignant items of 2020

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?

Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?

menu tracker dec 17

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Papa John’s and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Papa John’s and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

2021 Predictions 1B

11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021

11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021

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The top 10 Flavor of the Week trends in 2020

The top 10 Flavor of the Week trends in 2020

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The year in fried chicken sandwiches

The year in fried chicken sandwiches

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Beverage Trends

Flavor of the Week: Chartreuse – the French liqueur that’s more than a color

Flavor of the Week: Chartreuse – the French liqueur that’s more than a color

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Starbucks plans to raise wages to at least $15 hour by 2023

Starbucks plans to raise wages to at least $15 hour by 2023

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Bonefish Grill, White Castle and Blaze Pizza

Menu Tracker: New items from Bonefish Grill, White Castle and Blaze Pizza

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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