This article is part of the 2012: Year in Review series from Nation's Restaurant News, which recaps notable news from the restaurant industry over the past year. This article can also be found in the Dec. 17 issue of Nation's Restaurant...

Electronic menu boards offer presentation flexibility, consumer engagement

Officials say that more than 3,000 locations will have digital menu and promotion boards by 2013

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Desserts are getting a savory edge as chains and independents alike embrace salted caramel.

Consumers are increasingly hungry for more adventurous flavors in frozen treats

The addition of sweets from Oreo cookies to Sour Patch Kids is helping chains give their desserts a promotional hook