Menus to help with new year resolutions

January 4, 2012

As we embark on a new year, restaurant operators seek out the next hottest thing in foodservice trends. Recently, in keeping with the new year's resolution theme (i.e. eating healthy, losing weight etc.), restaurants are rolling out low-calorie menus.National chains such as like IHOP, Applebee's and yes, even Dairy Queen and Baskin-Robbins, are offering their guests low-cal menu items.According to the Center for Disease Control, one-third of Americans are obese. With menus like "Simple & Fit" (IHOP), "BRight Choices frozen yogurt line" (Baskin-Robbins), and "Wok Smart" options (Panda Express), many consumers looking seeking a healthier alternative will now be met with more selection.Read more here: Restaurants roll out low-cal menu items

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