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Gluten-free menu items drive sales

 May 12, 2014

Forget carbs and cholesterol—“gluten” may be the dirtiest word among today’s health-conscious diners. Here’s a look at the ways operators are incorporating gluten-free options into their menus today.

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10 successful menu adds from the top-grossing independents

 By Kelly Killian on Oct. 28, 2014

Successful menu additions keeps guests coming back for more, a key strategy in today’s traffic-challenged climate.

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Reshaping lamb

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 16, 2015

By reformatting the dish—and using ground meat instead of sliced leg—Millman now is able to offer lamb for $15 instead of $35, appealing to younger diners.

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A Hawaiian burrito takes on Chipotle

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 17, 2015

Menu Auditions, as Blue Coast calls its LTOs, debut seasonally and help set apart the regional chain from national competitors such as Chipotle.

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Concepts to scout in Phoenix

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 28, 2016

Looking for places to eat—and ideas to take home—during the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix? Check out the concepts from the emerging leader that industry vet Sam Fox has his eye on.

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6 chain products piquing interest

By Kelsey Squire on May 26, 2016

In our latest roundup of off-the-wall menu items, Olive Garden goes deep dish, Bob Marley is resurrected in an LTO and a popular campfire dessert is, well, on fire.

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Proliferating poke

By Lauren Hallow on Sep. 23, 2016

Poke is the new “it” food of the fast-casual industry, with dozens of poke-focused concepts launching over the last year or so.

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A veggie burger that goes against the grain

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 15, 2016

Besides getting meat-eating diners on board, the Hard Rock Cafe set out to appeal to Gen Z and millennial customers with an Instagrammable vegetarian dish.

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Sorghum: The next quinoa?

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2017

Quinoa has become restaurants’ go-to grain. So much so that it’s putting a strain on production, supply and price. A search for a sustainable alternative led to sorghum.

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50 twists on iconic sandwiches

By Scott Hume on Apr. 20, 2017

The definition of a sandwich has broadened and globalized to Mexican cemitas, falafel in pita bread and more. Gathered here are 50 examples of how a sandwich can be defined by creative culinary minds.

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