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Quick-service chains are turbocharging menu innovation to drive traffic. It’s working

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2024

Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Blaze Pizza are pushing new products out of the pipeline at a fast and frequent clip to excite younger guests and bring more of them through the doors.

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US Open offers tennis fans top food and drink experiences from NYC's star chefs

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 26, 2024

The United States Tennis Association and hospitality partner, Levy, lined up more than 20 restaurants to feed the crowds at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center over the next two weeks.

Food

Krispy Kreme, Peet's, Jimmy John's and Snooze catch pumpkin fever

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 19, 2024

Taste Tracker: Chicken sandwiches rule at Arby’s and Chick-fil-A; Cinnabon gets the blues; lasagna for breakfast at Wild Eggs and Bob Evans is ready for fall.

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New ingredients freshen menus at El Pollo Loco, Cracker Barrel and Mendocino Farms

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 12, 2024

Taste Tracker: Dog Haus does a double-decker burger; P.F. Chang’s goes back to school; summery ice creams at Haagen-Dazs and Friendly’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

The first pumpkin crop is already landing on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2024

Starbucks and Dunkin’ are secretive about their release dates for pumpkin drinks and treats, but some early arrivals were ready as soon as the calendar flipped to August.

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Late-summer menu rollouts at Burgerville, Honeygrow and Fazoli's

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 05, 2024

Taste Tracker: IHOP doubles up on pancake deals; pumpkin comes early to Smoothie King and Carvel; it’s pickle time at Walk-Ons; Tocaya tries tortas; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Popeyes sweetens its buttermilk biscuits with a flavor surprise

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 05, 2024

Chocolate comes to an iconic baked good, plus cheesecake gets swirled with caramel and apple, to add up to two new desserts on the chicken chain’s menu.

Food

Burgers sizzle at Sonic, Carl's Jr. and Farmer Boys

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 29, 2024

Taste Tracker: Wendy’s renames a breakfast sandwich; Panera and Panda Express spice up chicken; wraps make waves at Jimmy John’s, El Pollo Loco and Del Taco; and more menu news of the week.

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U.S. restaurants kick off Summer Games with Olympic-themed food and drink specials

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2024

Not every fan can travel to France to watch the Olympic athletes compete, but restaurants offer plenty of ways to cheer them on from afar.

Food

Why True Food Kitchen's new chicken tenders took a year to perfect

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 16, 2024

Behind the Menu: The gluten-free, air-fried tenders stay true to the restaurant’s health and quality mission, with the crispy crunch consumers crave.

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