Menu Strategies

Best practices for creating innovative menus and signature dishes

Shaking up the beverage menu

Millennials and Gen Zers are heavy drinkers—of nonalcoholic beverages, that is. Respondents in the 18-34 age group purchase drinks four times a week.

5 retro comfort foods making a menu comeback

Operators across the country are discovering that nostalgia sells.

5 ways the Pittsburgh Penguins’ training facility is winning at healthy eating

The players' training table inspires the menu at the cafes and concessions in the sports complex.

4 emerging taco trends

A look at the operations that are winning the hearts (and dollars) of America's taco lovers shows how the Mexican staple is keeping current.

What are this year's fastest-growing flavors?

Breakout stars on menus range from all-American to ethnic flavors, light florals to indulgent fats.

5 drinks sparking holiday spirit—and sales

Festive beverages are getting customers in the door during the busy holiday season.

A rundown of US regional pizza styles

Pizza may be a national staple, but its iterations are anything but uniform, with styles native to regions ranging from the Quad Cities to New Haven. As regional menu...

Royal Farms' Mega Meat Breakfast Sandwich

14 menu items making waves at c-stores

Places once synonymous with roller dogs are stealing some tricks more often used to land the customers of other quick-service operations. Here's a look at some of the...