Topping this year's most popular stories on NRN.com is NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn's exploration of four restaurant culinary trends. Also well received this year was a look at the innovative ingredients that make up standout hot dogs from chains and independents, a primer on Pinterest for restaurants, and a special report on the profiles and needs of different consumer demographics. A look at new labor legislation in California and a major Burger King menu overhaul also made the cut. Read these stories and more below.
1. Today’s top four food trends
2. Designing a hotter dog
3. 3 restaurant LTOs that went bad
4. Top 5 restaurant beverages
5. How restaurants can succeed with Pinterest
6. 5 successful pro athlete franchisees
7. How 5 restaurant chains went gluten free
8. Meet the new menu at Burger King
9. Targeting your demographic
10. California Supreme Court: Restaurants must provide, not ensure employee breaks
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