INDUSTRY-WIDE ISSUE M A RCH 2026 ⁄ NO. 337
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COVER STORY:
FEATURING:
DINE BRANDS CEO JOHN PEYTON GUIDES APPLEBEE’S, IHOP, AND FUZZY’S TACO SHOP INTO A BOLD FUTURE.
WHEN
VALUE MEETS VIBE
TURNING FOOD TRENDS INTO EXECUTION
Operators share what’s hot in the industry and how they made it work for their menus. | P. 64 |
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+ AI CONTINUES TO THRIVE P. 72
WHY COFFEE IS INFLATIONPROOF P. 88
FEATURING
FULL SERVICE RE STAURANT S : SE TT ING AMERIC A’S TABL E
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