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Boost the bottom line by offering plant-based comfort foods

 Sponsored content from our partner Impossible Foods on Aug. 14, 2024

As more consumers look for meatless options on menus, comfort foods with alternative proteins are an easy win for operators.

Emerging Brands

Steve Ells' new Kernel takes major pivot: adding meat

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2024

The initially plant-based startup concept created by the founder of Chipotle is evolving as it prepares for growth.

Food

NYC's famed Delmonico's adds its first plant-based entrée

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2024

Behind the Menu: The landmark restaurant and birthplace of the Delmonico Steak transforms a classic dish for vegan palates.

Operations

Slutty Vegan may be coming soon to a city near you

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 03, 2024

The plant-based concept backed by an investment from restaurateur Danny Meyer is on a national tour this summer to hunt for potential locations. And founder Pinky Cole Hayes is working with Pepsi to find the best Black-owned restaurants.

Food

6 surprising plant-based standouts from the Restaurant Show

By Reyna Estrada on May 23, 2024

Reyna Estrada, the resident vegetarian editor on FoodService Director. identifies the meat-free dining trends on the Show floor.

Financing

Clover Food Lab emerges from bankruptcy with big growth plans

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2024

The vegetarian fast-food chain emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after just a few months with plans to grow to 60 locations around New England within five years.

Food

These 8 trends are moving menus forward around the world

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 10, 2024

Future Menus 2024 identifies the top forces shaping today’s global food scene to push chefs ahead of the culinary curve.

Food

Inside Kernel, where culinary and tech meet in a new fast-casual model

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2024

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ plant-powered concept pairs a chef-driven commissary kitchen with automated onsite prep and a unique brand of hospitality.

Food

Mendocino Farms masters a meaty Philly cheesesteak sandwich—without the meat

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2024

Behind the Menu: The fast casual uses a mushroom-based meat alternative for its Philly Shroomsteak Sandwich, a new menu item targeted to flexitarians, not just vegans.

Emerging Brands

The plant-based trend is weakening, but Kevin Hart's growing concept has a superpower

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 18, 2024

The four-unit Hart House plans to more than double in size this year, and some of that growth might come from an acquisition.

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