Patricia Cobe

Behind the Menu: Panda Express recently eliminated all artificial colors and synthetic dyes from its supply chain across 2,500 locations and

Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Jamba, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Smoothie King, Luckin Coffee, Dave & Buster’s, Baskin-Robbins, Bonchon, Torchy’s Tacos, and Jimmy John’s headline restaurant menu news and trends.

The coffee giant accompanies the 2026 return of PSL with the launch of Chaider, a cider-inspired take on chai, and beverages with flavors of banana bread and pecan.

Menu Talk: In her current role as chief baking officer, Lloyd not only develops menu items, she is instrumental in nurturing the culture and powering the growth of the concept into a global brand.

The fast casual rolls out the new menu item timed to fall’s hectic back-to-school season.

Behind the Menu: For the fast casual’s first-ever seafood offering, the culinary team put sustainability, approachability, and flavor at

At the chain’s first manager conference in seven years, Tim Gannon witnessed a reinvigorated brand. “I think they’re set for success,” he said.

Machines are working overtime in restaurants, bars, and ice cream shops to stay on top of the soft serve trend.

The fast casual is inviting guests to submit ideas to The Great Sandwich Search, with the winner’s sandwich earning a spot on the menu this November.

The steakhouse chain is hoping wacky menu items like the Uncrustables Burger will help it attract new customers — and get people talking.