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Build hype for the dessert menu—without hiring a pastry chef

 Sponsored content from our partner Krusteaz Professional on Jan. 26, 2024

As staffing shortage cause operators to shrink their menus—especially the dessert menu—speed-scratch products can help revive the sweets selection. Learn more about how ready to bake batters can help operators expand their dessert offerings.

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Auntie Anne's, Hardee's and Cinnabon stir up some menu fun

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2024

Taste Tracker: Blaze Pizza adds meatballs; Mendocino Farms and Carvel dig plants; brisket is back at Taco Cabana; and Tropical Smoothie Café brings a taste of the tropics.

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Celebrity chef Jet Tila adds another signature dish to Pei Wei’s menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2024

Firecracker Shrimp brings a sweet-spicy flavor profile and new protein to the fast-casual’s pan-Asian lineup.

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Wendy's new Breakfast Burrito is loaded with bacon

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2024

The fast-food chain, continuing to push breakfast, is offering a burrito with as much bacon as its Baconator. But it’s only available in select markets.

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Arizona lawmakers propose a ban on lab-grown proteins and plant products with meaty names

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2024

Dual bills aim to thwart competition for the state's agricultural industry, and particularly its cattle trade.

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Subway's new 'Sidekicks' snacking lineup has some interesting partners

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2024

The sandwich giant is partnering with Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon on new footlong pretzels and churros. Both chains are owned by Roark Capital, which plans to buy Subway.

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Pizza Hut customers get a little swice on their slice with new LTO

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

The chain’s latest research and trends are guiding the culinary team toward the flavors and pizza styles most in demand.

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How Neil Doherty and Sysco's culinary team help operators meet today's labor challenges

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

As senior director of global culinary development, Doherty and Sysco’s 87 chefs develop solutions to ease back-of-house operations.

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Comfort foods warm the menu at Ninety Nine Restaurants, Habit Burger and Fazoli's

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2024

Taste Tracker: Bowls trend at Honeygrow and Zaxby’s; BJ's, Paris Baguette and Cinnaholic hit the sweet spot; Starbird goes Vietnamese while Shake Shack opts for Korean; and more menu news of the week.

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First Watch brings brunch boards and cocktail flights to menu at newest location

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2024

To mark the opening of its new location in Downtown Nashville, the breakfast-lunch concept is giving Music City guests a little something different.

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