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Panera Bread franchisee tests beer and wine sales in 5 locations Panera Bread franchisee tests beer and wine sales in 5 locations

The Flynn Restaurant Group subsidiary Pan American Group is testing alcohol sales as part of the Panera Tonight program in five Kansas City locations

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Nov 3, 2020

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Nov 2, 2020

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McDonald’s McRib to go national in December as foot traffic is down nearly 30%, data shows McDonald’s McRib to go national in December as foot traffic is down nearly 30%, data shows

Oct 30, 2020

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Chinese restaurant pioneer Cecilia Chiang dies at 100 Chinese restaurant pioneer Cecilia Chiang dies at 100

Oct 29, 2020

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Menu Tracker: New items from Boston Market, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell Menu Tracker: New items from Boston Market, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell

Oct 29, 2020

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Noodles & Company adding cauliflower gnocchi next year Noodles & Company adding cauliflower gnocchi next year

Oct 29, 2020

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A closer look at the menu trends that are driving traffic across all segments

A closer look at the menu trends that are driving traffic across all segments

byNancy Kruse, President

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Panera Bread rolls out delivery-friendly flatbread pizzas systemwide

Panera Bread rolls out delivery-friendly flatbread pizzas systemwide

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker, Halloween edition: Limited-time offers for the holiday

Menu Tracker, Halloween edition: Limited-time offers for the holiday

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Plant-forward frying gains traction

Plant-forward frying gains traction

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See which restaurant chains consumers love for coffee, burgers, pizza and more

See which restaurant chains consumers love for coffee, burgers, pizza and more

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Datassential founder Jack Li tells restaurateurs to create exciting food to bring guests back

Datassential founder Jack Li tells restaurateurs to create exciting food to bring guests back

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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CBD’s purported health benefits make it popular among consumers

CBD’s purported health benefits make it popular among consumers

Charting a global path at breakfast

Charting a global path at breakfast

Grab and go and takeout breakfast here to stay

Grab and go and takeout breakfast here to stay

Boston Market Sliders

Boston Market enters the late-night daypart for the first time ever with new rotisserie sliders

Boston Market enters the late-night daypart for the first time ever with new rotisserie sliders

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Going nowhere, but still eating breakfast

Going nowhere, but still eating breakfast

Toasting a new day with cocktails to-go

Toasting a new day with cocktails to-go

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R&D at a distance: How Denny’s and Tijuana Flats are adapting high-touch research into virtual reality

R&D at a distance: How Denny’s and Tijuana Flats are adapting high-touch research into virtual reality

byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

BJ’s tests beer subscriptions, ways to boost seating and off-premise sales

BJ’s tests beer subscriptions, ways to boost seating and off-premise sales

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Papa John’s and Einstein Bros. Bagels

Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Papa John’s and Einstein Bros. Bagels

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sodexo research & development chef Rob Morasco feeds people from a social distance

Sodexo research & development chef Rob Morasco feeds people from a social distance

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Restaurant chains move toward transparency with carbon labeling, other measures so consumers know what they’re eating

Restaurant chains move toward transparency with carbon labeling, other measures so consumers know what they’re eating

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

State of the Plate: ‘Bankable’ menu strategies to drive traffic

State of the Plate: ‘Bankable’ menu strategies to drive traffic

byNancy Kruse, President

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Beverage Trends

Sommeliers can help improve restaurants’ profitability

Sommeliers can help improve restaurants’ profitability

byDavid Flaherty, Marketing director

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Açaí, the superfood berry of South America

Açaí, the superfood berry of South America

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Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Krystal and Moe’s Southwest Grill

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Krystal and Moe’s Southwest Grill

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Michael Chon, head of Baekjeong restaurants in the United States, explains how to do Korean barbecue with social distancing

Michael Chon, head of Baekjeong restaurants in the United States, explains how to do Korean barbecue with social distancing

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Bloomin’ Brands expands test of virtual Tender Shack brand

Bloomin’ Brands expands test of virtual Tender Shack brand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Panera Bread adds carbon footprint impact labels to menus

Panera Bread adds carbon footprint impact labels to menus

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Pumpkin spice

Fall’s favorite flavor, Pumpkin Spice, adds warm seasoning to menus

Fall’s favorite flavor, Pumpkin Spice, adds warm seasoning to menus

Del Taco’s diversified menu is helping the quick-service restaurant brand beat brutal COVID odds

Del Taco’s diversified menu is helping the quick-service restaurant brand beat brutal COVID odds

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Beverage Trends

Coffee and fruit come together in new ways to share the cup

Coffee and fruit come together in new ways to share the cup

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, KFC and Subway

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, KFC and Subway

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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McDonald’s: Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin coming to McCafe menu

McDonald’s: Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin coming to McCafe menu

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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