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👨‍🍳 4 DAYS LEFT 👩‍🍳The MenuMasters 2026 Awards are here to honor those "aha!" moments and the talented individuals who b...
11/26/2025

👨‍🍳 4 DAYS LEFT 👩‍🍳

The MenuMasters 2026 Awards are here to honor those "aha!" moments and the talented individuals who bring them to life. Nation's Restaurant News believes that menu innovation is an art form, and we want to celebrate the artists!

We're looking for:
🍽️ Menu items that became customer favorites
🍽️ Creative solutions to dietary needs or preferences
🍽️ Dishes that tell a story or create an experience
🍽️ Innovations that helped your business grow

Submission deadline: November 30, 2025

Apply now! https://bit.ly/4of7H4C

MenuMasters 2026 Applications Due Nov 30!Nation's Restaurant News invites you to share your success story and join a com...
11/25/2025

MenuMasters 2026 Applications Due Nov 30!

Nation's Restaurant News invites you to share your success story and join a community of recognized industry innovators. We're looking for leaders who've created menu items that resonated with customers and delivered results!

Application Details:
• Submissions close November 30, 2025
• Open to all restaurant industry professionals
• Focus on 2025 menu innovations and their impact

Don't let your achievements go unrecognized. Apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEox1FZ0UwFe59SDL9izBMM9gD1mKj_WRzezV9H5QhNFGgAw/viewform

11/20/2025

GRLC 2025: A wrap! 🎬

Three incredible days in Barcelona. 150 global restaurant leaders. Countless breakthrough moments that will shape our industry's future.

This is what happens when the world's most influential foodservice executives come together.

Watch our Day 2 recap and see the moments that mattered ⬇️

Already planning for next year? We are too.

Thank you to every leader who made GRLC 2025 extraordinary.

🤩 We are buzzing from the incredible   experience in Tampa! There were so many shared challenges and innovative solution...
11/19/2025

🤩 We are buzzing from the incredible experience in Tampa!

There were so many shared challenges and innovative solutions with peers who truly understand the industry's unique demands. Thank you to those who attended and to our sponsor for making it possible!

🗨️ Tell us in the comments some of your highlights!

Apex Order Pickup Solutions Careers at Bel Brands USA Dr Pepper Irresistible Foods Johnsonville Hormel Foods Mountaire Farms MOWI Nutrislice Rastelli Foods

11/18/2025

For , global leaders didn't just arrive in Barcelona - they experienced it.

A private FC Barcelona Museum tour, exclusive Sagrada Familia access, city exploration by bike and cable car, plus winery experiences overlooking the Mediterranean countryside.

This is the GRLC difference: World-class experiences meet world-class networking.

And that's just Day 1!

Thank you to our founding sponsorsThe Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz Away From Home, and every executive who made yesterday extraordinary.

🌟 CALLING ALL FOOD INNOVATORS! 🌟Remember that moment when you tasted something at a restaurant and thought, "This is inc...
11/15/2025

🌟 CALLING ALL FOOD INNOVATORS! 🌟

Remember that moment when you tasted something at a restaurant and thought, "This is incredible - I've never had anything like it"?

Well, the MenuMasters 2026 Awards are all about celebrating the creative minds who craft those unforgettable experiences!

If you're a chef, restaurant owner, or culinary professional who's developed something amazing this year, this is your chance to shine. From farm-to-table creations to innovative comfort food twists, from dietary-friendly options to bold fusion concepts - all types of menu innovation are welcome!

Nation's Restaurant News wants to spotlight the people who make dining out an adventure. Your creativity deserves recognition, and your story could inspire other culinary professionals!

📅 Submissions close: November 30, 2025
🏆 Awards celebrate 2025 menu innovations

Don't wait - share your culinary success story here: https://bit.ly/4of7H4C

Disruption isn’t coming, it’s here. In "Disruption Decoded: The New Beverage Frontier," panelists, Pat Cobe, Bret Thorn,...
11/14/2025

Disruption isn’t coming, it’s here. In "Disruption Decoded: The New Beverage Frontier," panelists, Pat Cobe, Bret Thorn, Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, Heather Lalley, and moderator, Robert Byrne explored the frontier of beverage innovation: new formats, new channels, new ways to win. 🥤💡

Zero and low-proof is more than a trend—it’s a growth engine. Becky Boyd and Bret Thorn dove into how brands are craftin...
11/14/2025

Zero and low-proof is more than a trend—it’s a growth engine. Becky Boyd and Bret Thorn dove into how brands are crafting offerings that win both hearts and margins. ❤️📈

11/14/2025

Day two of kept the momentum going! Fresh ideas, standout sessions, and connections that are shaping what’s next. Today is the last day, and we’re closing it out strong! 💥 🥂

More connections, more collaboration! Afternoon 1:1 networking meetings are where industry partnerships take shape. 🤝🍵
11/13/2025

More connections, more collaboration! Afternoon 1:1 networking meetings are where industry partnerships take shape. 🤝🍵

Talk about a powerhouse panel! 💪 Tana Davila, Aisha Jefferson, and Heather Lalley unpacked the biggest opportunities on ...
11/13/2025

Talk about a powerhouse panel! 💪 Tana Davila, Aisha Jefferson, and Heather Lalley unpacked the biggest opportunities on the beverage horizon for both c-stores and restaurants. The insights were flowing! 🫗

From buckets to beverages! Valerie Kubizniak, KFC Global Chief Marketing Officer sat down with Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, M...
11/13/2025

From buckets to beverages! Valerie Kubizniak, KFC Global Chief Marketing Officer sat down with Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor of Nation's Restaurant News, and shared how KFC is redefining its drink strategy and proving that innovation doesn’t stop at the main menu. 🍗🥤

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