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These Are The 2026 Restaurant Trends Chefs Are Betting On

US fast-food and casual chains report an 11% rise in meat-focused menu items as consumers favor real meat over plant-based substitutes, with value menus and cabbage also trending.

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Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, bite-sized menu items, cabbage, and fast-casual Indian cuisine.Nungning20/ShutterstockFood trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, as well as bite-sized menu items.Cabbage and Indian food are gaining popularity on fast-casual and restaurant menus.Value meals and nostalgic foods, such as chicken tenders, remain important for fast-food chains.The new year brings a fresh crop of food tr…

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Forbes broke the news in United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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