Restaurant news

• The Power List 2019: Beth Scott

  23-01-2019 21:35 via nrn.com
  Localizing a national brand
  
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• MOD Pizza names Jennifer Anderson CMO

  16-04-2024 17:01 via nrn.com
  
  Fast-casual restaurant appoints former Raising Cane’s executive to position
  
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• Top strategies to sell more snacks

  16-04-2024 16:50 via nrn.com
  
  More consumers skipping meals in favor of snacking.
  
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• TGI Fridays agrees to merge with 89-unit U.K. franchisee

  16-04-2024 16:45 via nrn.com
  
  Hostmore is brand’s largest global franchise group; company would be publicly traded on the London exchange
  
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• Consumers crave globally inspired comfort foods

  16-04-2024 16:27 via nrn.com
  
  Fully cooked, seasoned ingredients meet customer demands, streamline operations.
  
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• Applebee’s has signed a multi-year partnership with the NFL

  16-04-2024 14:58 via nrn.com
  
  Applebee’s will have a brand presence across the NFL calendar, beginning with the draft April 25-27.
  
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• Pizza Hut teams with influencer Keith Lee for LTO pie

  16-04-2024 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  FamiLEE Community Pizza is part of ‘$12 Any” promotion at restaurant chain
  
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• Analyzing the 'swicy' trend on restaurant menus

  16-04-2024 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  Starbucks’ newest dual lineup of beverages takes on the “swicy” trend (that’s “sweet and spicy”) that has been popular with younger generations as of late. On April 14 at Coachella, Starbucks unveiled the new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers in three flavor
  
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• Sizing up the future of full-service restaurants

  16-04-2024 02:31 via nrn.com
  
  Full-service operators are looking at creative ways to ensure their value proposition can compete with limited-service peers.
  
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• Jersey Mike’s CEO Peter Cancro wins the 2024 Restaurant Leader of the Year award

  16-04-2024 01:44 via nrn.com
  
  Decades of consistency and heart: Informa’s Restaurant Leadership Conference award recognizes Cancro for ‘embodying the pinnacle of our industry’
  
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• Smashburger expands Sachi Foods franchise deal

  15-04-2024 18:08 via nrn.com
  
  Fast-casual brand adds Salt Lake City, Utah-area restaurants to group’s holdings
  
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• Red Lobster taps AI for Cheddar Bay Biscuit playlists

  15-04-2024 17:00 via nrn.com
  
  Casual-dining brand spans musical genres in item-inspired promotion
  
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• Shoyu, the Japanese word for 'soy sauce'

  15-04-2024 15:59 via nrn.com
  
  Shoyu is simply the Japanese word for “soy sauce,” but it’s a term that is appearing with increasing frequency on American menus as consumers seek more “authentic” experiences.It can be light or dark and is also available in low-sodium and gluten-f
  
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• Cultivating a greener future – The ongoing journey of sustainability in restaurants

  15-04-2024 15:54 via nrn.com
  
  Sustainability is much more than a buzzword. It is a core value that is becoming indispensable to guests in all aspects of life, especially when deciding where to spend their money.
  
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• How one growing restaurant chain is capitalizing on a large menu

  15-04-2024 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  Growing taco concept Velvet Taco has big plans for the next few years. Recently, Alicia Kelso went to the chain’s Dallas headquarters to tour the place and, more importantly, try the tacos.While other brands have simplified and paired down menus, V
  
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• Starbucks turns up the heat with latest drinks lineup of Spicy Lemonade Refreshers

  14-04-2024 22:00 via nrn.com
  
  The newly announced Spicy Lemonade Refreshers joins the lineup of Starbucks Reserve drinks made with hot honey, announced in March
  
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• Why QSR and fast casual visits outpaced full-service in 2023

  12-04-2024 19:43 via nrn.com
  
  Placer.ai data shows that QSR and fast casual concepts have experienced year-over-year visit increases every quarter since Q1 2023, while full-service has declined or remained flat.
  
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• Two female C-suite leaders discuss mentorship, finding a place in leadership, and how to make restaurants better

  12-04-2024 18:00 via nrn.com
  
  Inspire Brands’ Kate Jaspon and Pizza Hut Global’s Shannon Garcia are on the Extra Serving podcast this week
  
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• Dave & Buster’s launches upgraded food and beverage menu

  12-04-2024 17:02 via nrn.com
  
  Eatertainment restaurant brand seeks to increase food and beverage attachment rate
  
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• Menu Tracker: New items from Bojangles, Jollibee, and Taco Bell

  12-04-2024 16:09 via nrn.com
  
  Plus innovation at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Black Bear Diner, Burgerville, Dog Haus, Donatos Pizza, Eatzi’s, Gott’s Roadside, Häagen-Dazs, Holey Grail Donuts, Hot Dog on a Stick, Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch, Krispy Kreme, Lion’s Choice, Potbelly, Pour House, Robeks, Schlotzsky’s, Shake Shack, Shipley Do-Nuts, True Food Kitchen, Velvet Taco , and Wetzel’s Pretzels
  
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• Taco Bell is testing Agua Refrescas

  12-04-2024 15:05 via nrn.com
  
  The chain has experimented with specialty beverages throughout the past couple of years, as demand for such offerings grows.
  
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• What do teens' favorite restaurants say about the future of the industry?

  12-04-2024 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  Teens continue to love Chick-fil-A and, as demonstrated by the chain’s recently reported 2023 AUVs —  up almost 10% over 2022 — they’re not alone. The semi-annual Piper Sandler survey “Taking Stock with Teens” identified the top five restaurant
  
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• How Yum Brands is developing its people and aiming for gender parity

  11-04-2024 23:15 via nrn.com
  
  Chief equity, inclusion and belonging officer James Fripp shares how the company is making an impact.
  
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• How Jack in the Box plans to get to 20% digital sales with a new hybrid tech stack

  11-04-2024 22:00 via nrn.com
  
  Jack in the Box CTO Doug Cook on why first-party tech capabilities combined with a new third-party POS is right for the brand’s growing digital business
  
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• How Velvet Taco keeps up with its Weekly Taco Feature

  11-04-2024 21:41 via nrn.com
  
  Velvet Taco’s WTF program requires intense ideation and preparation and is scheduled several months in advance. The challenge is "thrilling," according to the company's director of culinary.
  
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• Trending this week: Chick-fil-A continues to gain market share while setting another average unit volume record

  11-04-2024 20:27 via nrn.com
  
  This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway. There’s a lot happening on the beverage front these days. Burger King is the latest chain to add cold foam as a bever
  
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• Velvet Taco is ready for a national – and international – presence

  11-04-2024 19:37 via nrn.com
  
  CEO Clay Dover said Velvet Taco has the right culture, infrastructure, systems, and processes in place to get to “hundreds” of locations in the next several years, including international markets.
  
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• Senate votes to overturn NLRB’s joint employer rule; President Biden likely to veto

  11-04-2024 17:55 via nrn.com
  
  Both the House and Senate voted to overturn the National Labor Relations Board rule that would make franchisors and franchisees jointly liable for labor standards
  
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• Delivering satisfaction: 3 off-premises strategies to adapt in 2024

  11-04-2024 15:46 via nrn.com
  
  As the popularity of takeout and delivery continues to grow, consumer behavior and expectations are changing. How you respond can directly impact diner satisfaction — and your bottom line.
  
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• Fry Sauce, Utah’s term for a popular condiment

  11-04-2024 15:00 via nrn.com
  
  Many unique combinations of creamy and tangy ingredients can provide a standout sauce for any operator. In its simplest form, fry sauce is just a combination of ketchup and mayonnaise. Other versions add pickle juice, lemon juice, or vinegar for adde
  
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