Chains debut new desserts

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Better-for-you items — even in desserts — and traditional indulgent desserts both were on display in abundance at the recent National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, and... read more

19 Ice Creams You've Never Tried

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
The Famous Original Donut Ice Cream Sandwich from Holey Cream, New York City
It seems like every week, some ambitious soul comes out with the latest and greatest in luxurious food creations, from pizza topped with four varieties of caviar and truffles to a grilled cheese... read more

Carrols 1Q revenue rose 7%

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Carrols Restaurant Group posted a 7.3-percent increase in total revenue for the first quarter even as charges from a variety of expenses contributed to a net loss of $3.5 million for the company. The... read more

Burger King: Turnaround efforts spurred first-quarter sales

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Burger King Holdings Inc. on Wednesday reported the strongest same-store sales growth in more than two years for restaurants in the United States and Canada during the first quarter, indicating that... read more

Reginelli's to move beyond Louisiana

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The owners of fine-dining restaurant Commander’s Palace have partnered with those of Reginelli’s Pizzeria to expand the casual-Italian eatery beyond their shared hometown of New Orleans... read more

New bd's Mongolian Grill CEO speaks on brand growth

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Joe Phraner joined Burnsville, Minn.-based bd’s Mongolian Grill in January as president and chief executive officer, just in time to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary. The 33-unit... read more

Leveraging healthful menu offerings

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Consumers love pizza, and many of them want to eat more healthfully, yet drawing a straight line between the two trends is trickier than restaurant brands might think, according to four-unit Power... read more

Domino's debuts gluten-free pizza crust

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Domino’s on Monday became the nation’s largest pizza chain to offer a gluten-free product — except the new item may not be a viable option for those most at risk from eating gluten... read more