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Flavor of the week: Himalayan salt – the pink salt

Nov 16, 2020

Himalayan salt is a rock salt mined from mountainous regions in Asia that has gained popularity in recent years as both a seasoning and a plate presentation...

What you need to know about McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches program

Nov 11, 2020

The growth plan includes new retro-style packaging, a chicken platform and expanded drive-thru innovation; the brand creates confusion about its partnership with Beyond Meat after announcing plant-based McPlant menu

Pizza Hut to debut 2 pizzas made with Beyond Meat sausage crumbles

Nov 10, 2020

A pepperoni alternative could be next as the Yum Brands division beats fast-food rivals Domino’s Pizza and Papa John’s with nationwide debut of plant-based sausage topping; Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza and the Great Beyond Pizza debut Nov. 10

Flavor of the week: Brioche – the rich French bread

Nov 09, 2020

Brioche is a bread of French origin that is more like a dressed-up loaf of bread...

Wendy’s names new COO, closes field offices

Nov 05, 2020

Quick-service chain reveals operations restructuring plan and other pandemic-playbook moves tied to franchisees, new growth, and breakfast

Reimagining the humble cheeseburger in the age of COVID-19

Nov 03, 2020

From cheeseburger omelet to cheeseburger sushi, comfort food’s reign during the pandemic has led to creative takes on the classic burger

Shakshuka, a tomatoey stew with eggs

Nov 02, 2020

Shakshuka is a bold flavored dish of eggs poached in an often spicy tomato sauce, frequently topped with herbs, that is popular in Israel and parts of North Africa. Though often presented as a breakfast dish in the United States, Shakshuka is...

A closer look at the menu trends that are driving traffic across all segments

Oct 28, 2020

During Restaurants Rise powered by MUFSO, expert Nancy Kruse presented a look at bankable menu strategies for the pandemic

Plant-forward frying gains traction

Oct 27, 2020

Why fry chicken when there’s cauliflower, Brussels sprouts or tomatoes?

See which restaurant chains consumers love for coffee, burgers, pizza and more

Oct 26, 2020

NRN presents Consumer Picks, a data-driven report on customer preference and restaurant brand strength. Data for this report is provided by market research firm Datassential. Find out more about the data here...