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Portillo's, Dunkin' and Paris Baguette fall for dessert

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 28, 2024

Taste Tracker: Sonic launches queso; new plays on pizza at CPK, Twin Peaks and Donatos; wing sauces take off at Bojangles, Wingstop and Whataburger; and pumpkin drinks keep on coming.

Food

Build business by putting summer on the menu with seasonal California Avocados

 Sponsored content from our partner California Avocado Commission on Apr. 07, 2023

During the spring and summer, restaurant guests are looking for dishes that appeal to a healthier lifestyle. Now is the ideal time to menu California Avocados, while they’re at the peak of their season and availability.

Operations

Martha Stewart gets into the restaurant business

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2022

The multi-media lifestyle guru is slated to open her first full-service restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, in Las Vegas this spring.

Food

Satisfy sandwich cravings with spicy flavors and seasonal ingredients

Sponsored content from our partner Butterball Foodservice on Jan. 07, 2020

By innovating on this familiar format, restaurants can pique consumers’ interest—and keep them coming back for more. Check out a few ways to update the sandwich menu with these current sandwich trends

Food

4 ways to turn summer street foods into delicious soups

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Mar. 19, 2019

Check out these four ways to turn summertime street food faves into conveniently portioned soups.

Food

Upgrading soups for summer with fresh toppings

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Mar. 19, 2019

Check out these ways that unique toppings can help boost soup’s appeal.

Consumer Trends

Soup's on for summer

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Mar. 19, 2019

Check out what's trending in the world of soup to prep for the warm season.

Food

9 winter specials warming up restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2018

Operators are tapping seasonal ingredients and holiday flavors to create new dishes.

Maine Lobster 101

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 03, 2009

America loves Maine lobster, that claw-heavy creature with the snow-white flesh that seems made for melted butter. Tying on a bib and getting up close and personal with a whole boiled Maine lobster is the epitome of summer feasting for many.

Financing

Falling for freshness

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 01, 2010

It used to be that spring and summer menus had the monopoly on fresh fruits and vegetables—especially in restaurants north of the sunbelt.

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