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McDonald’s expects to gain chicken market share this year McDonald’s expects to gain chicken market share this year

CEO Chris Kempczinski also hinted at refining plans with CosMc’s, including its potential to do more within existing restaurants

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 10, 2025

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A bowl of shrimp with salted egg yolk

Salted egg yolk appeals to consumer demand for indulgent, sophisticated flavors Salted egg yolk appeals to consumer demand for indulgent, sophisticated flavors

byDatassential, NRN staff

Feb 10, 2025

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The future of food & beverage: Transforming restaurant menus with data The future of food & beverage: Transforming restaurant menus with data

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Datassential

Feb 10, 2025

The boxers in Sonic Drive-In's new "Thirst Trap" clothing line

Sonic Drive-In launches ‘Thirst Trap’ clothing line in the run up to Valentine’s Day Sonic Drive-In launches ‘Thirst Trap’ clothing line in the run up to Valentine’s Day

Feb 7, 2025

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Cracker Barrel will unveil spring menu on Feb. 11 Cracker Barrel will unveil spring menu on Feb. 11

Feb 7, 2025

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonalds, Starbucks, and KFC Menu Tracker: New items from McDonalds, Starbucks, and KFC

Feb 7, 2025

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Saucy by KFC

Yum Brands is going all in on its new Taco Bell and KFC spinoff concepts

Yum Brands is going all in on its new Taco Bell and KFC spinoff concepts

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Smashed Jack at Jack in the BOx

Smash burgers bring char and juiciness to restaurant menus

Smash burgers bring char and juiciness to restaurant menus

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jeremy Strong plays himself in a vat of coffee beans in a Dunkin' commercial that aired during the Grammy Awards

Marketing & Branding

Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign

Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Dukkah, a seasoning blend rising in popularity on restaurant menus

Dukkah, a seasoning blend rising in popularity on restaurant menus

byNRN staff, Datassential

McDonald's characters Grimace and Uncle O'Grimacey

McDonald’s, Waffle House, seed oil

McDonald’s, Waffle House, seed oil

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

KFC has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey

KFC is teaming up with Mike’s Hot Honey for its latest LTO

KFC is teaming up with Mike’s Hot Honey for its latest LTO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

True Food Kitchen seed oil

True Food Kitchen goes seed-oil free

True Food Kitchen goes seed-oil free

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Chili’s storefront

Chili’s eye-popping results and Chuck E. Cheese’s rebound

Chili’s eye-popping results and Chuck E. Cheese’s rebound

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

MenuMasters Spotlight

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2025 MenuMasters winners

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2025 MenuMasters winners

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chefs on the Move: recent appointments at restaurants and hotels across the country

Chefs on the Move: recent appointments at restaurants and hotels across the country

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Pizza Hut storefront

Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union

Pizza Hut, menu price inflation, Starbucks union

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Subway Oreo footlong cookie

Subway, Wendy’s partner with cookie brands on LTO menu items

Subway, Wendy’s partner with cookie brands on LTO menu items

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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

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

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Influencers Danny Kim, Nate Llorin, and Trinh Carreon on a yellow background

Influencer Insider: 5 restaurant trends that social media creators expect in 2025

Influencer Insider: 5 restaurant trends that social media creators expect in 2025

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

MenuMasters Spotlight

Dominique Crenn to be inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame

Dominique Crenn to be inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame

Domino's Pizza Yellow Tail wine

Marketing & Branding

Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership

Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

MenuMasters Spotlight

Curtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters Innovator

Curtis Duffy named 2025 MenuMasters Innovator

Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros tests out food as coffee wars heat up

Dutch Bros tests out food as coffee wars heat up

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

A guava beverage

Guava, a photogenic tropical fruit

Guava, a photogenic tropical fruit

byNRN staff, Datassential

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Corner Bakery Cafe

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Denny's storefront

Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends

Higher costs, Denny’s growth plans, omakase trends

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Lunar New Year lanterns Chinese Menu Online survey items

Marketing & Branding

Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus

Survey lists top-ordered items on Asian-restaurant menus

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

El Pollo Loco

Marketing & Branding

El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025

El Pollo Loco is prioritizing menu innovation in 2025

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Taco Bell's new Cheesy Dipping Burritos

Taco Bell introduces burritos meant for dipping

Taco Bell introduces burritos meant for dipping

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Clockwise from top left: menu items from Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tim Hortons, and Noodles & Company

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu items from Maggiano's, On the Border, Chick-fil-A, and Marco's

America’s favorite restaurant chains for chicken, beverages, pizza, and more

America’s favorite restaurant chains for chicken, beverages, pizza, and more

byJoanna Fantozzi, Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

CosMc’s exterior

Beverage Trends

McDonald’s will focus on smaller formats to grow its CosMc’s concept

McDonald’s will focus on smaller formats to grow its CosMc’s concept

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Popeyes, and Sonic Drive-In

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Popeyes, and Sonic Drive-In

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

R House Smoky Mango Margarita

Beverage Trends

Mocktails go premium, and customers are willing to pay

Mocktails go premium, and customers are willing to pay

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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