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<a href="https://www.nrn.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Nation’s Restaurant News</a>, in collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.venturafoods.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ventura Foods</a>, recently unveiled the winners of this year’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nrn.com/menumasters-spotlight/nation-s-restaurant-news-announces-2023-menumasters-winners?PK=MM_NRNwtfeb23b&amp%3Butm_rid=CPG06000064404747&amp%3B_mc=em_NRN_Promo_NRNwtFeb23b_NL_AC_02172023&amp%3Butm_campaign=54249&amp%3Butm_medium=email&amp%3Belq2=cca1f5f2e9724e39bd575ae534443113&amp%3Bsp_eh=ffe70b078a90c26b06175360371791a5e66d1bb9dba9680c7cb349a4185d5248&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MenuMasters awards</a> to honor “outstanding foodservice research and development.” NRN scoured the food service industry to find those brands and people who have made innovations or created game-changing menu items over the past year.This year’s winners, who will be celebrated at a gala awards ceremony at The Drake Hotel in Chicago on May 20, include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Best New Menu Item - Wagyu Steakhouse Burger,&nbsp;<a href="https://arbysfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Arby’s</a></li><li>Best Line Extension - Flatbreads,&nbsp;<a href="https://twinpeaksfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Twin Peaks</a></li><li>Best Limited Time Offer - Lambda Lambda Burger,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hopdoddy.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hopdoddy Burger Bar</a></li><li>Healthful Innovations - Roasted Garlic Cauliflower,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.habitburger.com/franchise/franchise-information/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Habit Burger Grill</a></li><li>Best Menu Revamp -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.friendlysrestaurants.com/business/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Friendly’s</a></li><li>Digital Innovation -&nbsp;<a href="https://joinvdc.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Virtual Dining Concepts</a></li><li>Innovator of the Year -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/team-member/executive-chef/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Erick Williams</a>, the chef and owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.virtuerestaurant.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Virtue Restaurant &amp; Bar in Chicago</a></li><li>Hall of Fame Inductee -&nbsp;<a href="https://lidiasitaly.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lidia Bastianich</a>, Emmy award-winning television host, best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur.</li></ul>Following the COVID-19 pandemic, menu innovation has become a leading trend in the restaurant industry, not only because it allows brands to keep up with the ever-changing preferences of consumers, but also because it helps operators adapt to ongoing industry challenges, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/menu-prices-are-rising-to-record-breaking-highs-2717175">increased food costs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-inflation-cooling-and-spending-rising-impact-restaurant-franchises-2720541">inflationary pressures</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hope-incoming-a-look-at-whats-ahead-for-the-franchise-industry-2718786">labor shortages</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/supply-chain-crisis-continues-to-hurt-fast-food-restaurants-2716975">supply chain disruptions</a> and more.&nbsp;Check out the full list,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nrn.com/menumasters-spotlight/nation-s-restaurant-news-announces-2023-menumasters-winners?PK=MM_NRNwtfeb23b&amp%3Butm_rid=CPG06000064404747&amp%3B_mc=em_NRN_Promo_NRNwtFeb23b_NL_AC_02172023&amp%3Butm_campaign=54249&amp%3Butm_medium=email&amp%3Belq2=cca1f5f2e9724e39bd575ae534443113&amp%3Bsp_eh=ffe70b078a90c26b06175360371791a5e66d1bb9dba9680c7cb349a4185d5248&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nations-restaurant-news-announces-menumasters-winners-for-2023-2721263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;

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