Pretzel, brioche and other varieties trend on restaurant menus

Segment recovers from recession by responding to consumer demand

Operators find new opportunities in niche segments, technology, menu, GEFF report finds

Bump in business travel to boost spending

NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn gives a weekly rundown of the latest news and trends from the culinary world. Tweet thoughts and suggestions to #NRNFoodInsider.

Newest seasonal menu focuses on lower-calorie items

Consumers plan to pull back due to concerns over health, finances, says AlixPartners

NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn gives a rundown of the latest news and trends from the culinary world. Tweet thoughts and suggestions to #NRNFoodInsider.

Popeyes, Carl’s Jr., Panda Express and other quick-service chains see success with seasonal fish offerings.

Wade Hanson, director of a new Technomic study, discusses why restaurants need to make the effort