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• NRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A’s new drive-thru idea, the revolving door of restaurant CEOs, Chipotle’s possible union

  25-06-2022 00:00 via nrn.com
  
  Plus, hear from Applebee’s president John Cywinski on the brand’s future in music
  
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• House data privacy bill raises concerns for restaurants

  24-06-2022 20:59 via nrn.com
  
  Association cites areas of act that might impact operators of all sizes
  
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• Panda Express unveils new Auto Wok

  24-06-2022 20:08 via nrn.com
  
  See the latest example of kitchen automation in action
  
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• Scooter’s Coffee names Joe Thornton president

  24-06-2022 19:35 via nrn.com
  
  Former Starbucks exec will lead the drive-thru coffee brand into its next phase
  
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• Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Starbucks and Krispy Kreme

  24-06-2022 16:10 via nrn.com
  
  Plus innovation at Auntie Anne’s, Blaze Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Casey’s, Cinnaholic, Condado Tacos, Corner Bakery, Denny’s, Genghis Grill, Happy Joe’s, IHOP, Juice it Up!, Long John Silver’s, Mooyah, Native Grill & Wings, O’Charley’s, On the Border, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Red Lobster, Robeks, Smashburger, Twin Peaks and Velvet Taco
  
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• Founder of Chicago Vietnamese chain Saigon Sisters talks growing pains

  24-06-2022 00:00 via nrn.com
  
  The life of an emerging restaurateur has its ups and downs, as restaurateur Mary Aregoni can attest
  
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• Nation’s Only Chicken Salad Franchise Continues to Expand Across Texas, Inks Deals for Locations Across Austin, Dallas and San Antonio

  23-06-2022 23:29 via nrn.com
  
  Multi-Unit Agreements and Upcoming Openings Fuel the Fast Casual’s Statewide Growth, On Track to Hit Development Goal of 500 Locations by 2025
  
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• Dine Brands Global, Inc. announces relocation of California Restaurant Support Center to Pasadena

  23-06-2022 23:20 via nrn.com
  
  Dine Brands’ signs long-term lease at 10 West in historic Old Pasadena
  
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• Olive Garden parent Darden likes position amid shaken consumer sentiment

  23-06-2022 22:19 via nrn.com
  
  Higher-end customers show less impact of economic uncertainty than higher-end market, executives say on Q4 call
  
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• 6 tips for improving the training strategy of your F&B business

  23-06-2022 22:04 via nrn.com
  
  Providing the best guest experience remains a top priority for F&B franchises.
  
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• Restaurant sales remain positive in May as expected growth slowdown continues

  23-06-2022 21:33 via nrn.com
  
  Black Box: Guests more positive about experience overall; wait times an area of opportunity
  
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• KFC names Tarun Lal president of U.S. business

  23-06-2022 20:54 via nrn.com
  
  Lal is currently managing director of KFC Middle East, Pakistan, Turkey, Africa and India
  
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• Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill tests adding walk-up windows to existing locations

  23-06-2022 19:30 via nrn.com
  
  This week on nrn.com, the top story was, NRN editors discuss the cult of celebrity chefs, the Wendyverse, Chipotle’s new walk-up windows, Panera’s new format. This week’s guest is Owen Klein, head of menu development for CKE, parent to Carl
  
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• The first Chipotle store just filed for union recognition

  23-06-2022 16:25 via nrn.com
  
  A Chipotle store in Augusta, Maine has filed for unionization with the National Labor Relations Board
  
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• Burger King to debut 2 new plant-based Impossible offerings

  23-06-2022 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  Brand plans to introduce Impossible King and Impossible Southwest Bacon Whopper on June 27
  
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• Paul Murphy to step down from helm at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. at end of 2022

  23-06-2022 01:31 via nrn.com
  
  President and CEO will stay on as the casual-dining chain finds a successor
  
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• The Greene Turtle shifts to holding company and makes first acquisition

  22-06-2022 21:55 via nrn.com
  
  Clark Crew BBQ joins newly created ITA Group Holdings LLC
  
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• Former CKE exec Ron Coolbaugh named CEO of Fresh Brothers

  22-06-2022 17:43 via nrn.com
  
  He replaces former CEO Geoffrey Goodman in the role
  
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• Chick-fil-A tests express drive-thru lanes

  22-06-2022 15:53 via nrn.com
  
  The lanes at select locations are for mobile orders only
  
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• El Pollo Loco COO to retire

  22-06-2022 01:20 via nrn.com
  
  Miguel Lozano will step down in November, or sooner if replacement is found
  
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• Just Salad partners with Dailypay to provide real-time access to earned pay for employees

  21-06-2022 23:12 via nrn.com
  
  Just Salad to Leverage New Popular Benefit as They Increase Hiring With Rapid National Expansion
  
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• Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to Land in Puerto Rico with 10-store development deal

  21-06-2022 23:05 via nrn.com
  
  Co-Branded Burger and Wings Model Experiences Sizzling Growth in 2022
  
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• Conscious Capital Growth and Main Squeeze Juice Company partner to Fuel Rapid Expansion of Hot Concept

  21-06-2022 22:59 via nrn.com
  
  Conscious Capital Growth, announced today both their partnership with Louisiana-based Main Squeeze Juice Company, the franchise concept that is taking the health and wellness juice category by storm, and the partnership’s plans for rapid ex
  
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• Younger grab-and-go customers most likely to buy in metaverse, survey indicates

  21-06-2022 22:17 via nrn.com
  
  20% of restaurant patrons familiar with metaverse, Patronix-PYMNTS study indicates
  
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• Atlanta restaurateur Deborah VanTrece is going big with small restaurants

  21-06-2022 21:50 via nrn.com
  
  Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours owner has three new concepts, with a fourth on deck
  
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• Is Todd English’s upcoming interactive food hall the future of experiential dining?

  21-06-2022 18:52 via nrn.com
  
  The upcoming Boston food hall will stretch the definition of dining out with elements of restaurants, Web 3.0, an interactive art exhibit, and food science museum
  
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• Popeyes celebrates 50th year with golden couples, deals

  21-06-2022 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  Month-long anniversary promotion includes return of Cajun Rice and nominations of 50-year pairs for nationwide ad
  
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• 7-Eleven adds Waitr to delivery lineup

  20-06-2022 22:26 via nrn.com
  
  On-demand service joins c-store giant’s roster of online ordering partners
  
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• Flavor of the Week: Breakfast Wraps

  20-06-2022 20:34 via nrn.com
  
  Breakfast wraps, typically consisting of eggs, bacon or sausage, and other traditional breakfast fare in a tortilla or other flatbread, have long been popular as a convenient, portable and flavor-packed morning option both for customers on the go and
  
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• Rossann Williams, head of Starbucks North America and face of anti-union push, exits company

  20-06-2022 17:44 via nrn.com
  
  Williams is leaving Starbucks at the end of the month after 17 years at the company, and is now the third executive to leave Starbucks in two months
  
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• NRN editors discuss the cult of celebrity chefs, the Wendyverse, Chipotle’s new walk-up windows, Panera’s new format

  18-06-2022 00:00 via nrn.com
  
  Plus, hear from CKE’s Owen Klein on new menu development around Jurassic Park Dominion
  
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• Dutch Bros bucks slide among ’21 IPO brands

  17-06-2022 21:59 via nrn.com
  
  Current bear market casts dark shadow over stock plans
  
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• 3 lessons that restaurants can learn from retail

  17-06-2022 20:23 via nrn.com
  
  The retail industry has been ahead of the curve with technology, and restaurants should race to catch up.
  
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• Tech Tracker: Robots at the restaurant show

  17-06-2022 19:44 via nrn.com
  
  How robots and AI can help the labor crunch
  
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• Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Dave & Buster’s and Jimmy John’s

  17-06-2022 15:04 via nrn.com
  
  Plus innovation atApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Chicken Salad Chick, Fatburger, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Häagen-Dazs, The Habit Burger Grill, The Human Bean, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Just Salad, Lion’s Choice, Main Event, Pret à Manger, Slim Chickens, Sonny’s BBQ, Taco Bueno, Taco John’s, Tacos 4 Life, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Tous Les Jours, Urban Plates, Velvet Taco, Wild Wing Café and Wings &am
  
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• How Charleys Philly Steaks mastered growth outside malls — and became a juggernaut

  17-06-2022 00:00 via nrn.com
  
  Founder Charley Shin shares how the brand’s more traditional expansion and fast-casual sister concept have opened doors for growth
  
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill tests new version of cauliflower rice

  16-06-2022 19:54 via nrn.com
  
  After the success of last year’s Cilantro-Lime version, the latest test is spiced with cumin and paprika
  
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• Why shrinking store sizes can pose challenges for operators, according to Schlotzsky’s

  16-06-2022 19:24 via nrn.com
  
  The Focus Brands chain rolled out an 1,800 and 1,000-square foot prototype but navigating customer friction, traffic, and POS integration is challenging
  
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• Green Tracker: Federal bill to prohibit added PFAS in foodservice packaging advances in Senate

  16-06-2022 18:55 via nrn.com
  
  Container legislation progresses as EPA moves to eliminate ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
  
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• Chuck E. Cheese completes market remodel in South Florida

  16-06-2022 17:35 via nrn.com
  
  10-unit refresh with updated seating and charging stations to provide system insights
  
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• Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to arrive in Tampa

  16-06-2022 15:54 via nrn.com
  
  Co-branded Burger and Wings Brand Turns Up the Heat in Florida with 4-Store Development Deal in Tampa
  
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• Trending this week: Taco Bell’s long-awaited ‘redefined drive-thru’

  16-06-2022 15:21 via nrn.com
  
  This week on nrn.com, the top story was NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s state-of-the-art drive thru, Starbucks’ new CEO hunt. Also, NRN editor Sam Oches sat down with Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Starbird, at
  
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• Denny’s joins “Pathways” program to support Black Franchise Ownership

  15-06-2022 23:26 via nrn.com
  
  America’s Diner will work with Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to expand opportunities for Black franchisees
  
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• Chipotle expands digital access with loyalty program launch in Canada

  15-06-2022 23:20 via nrn.com
  
  Chipotle Rewards means real food becomes real free real fast
  
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• Huey Magoo’s now open In Winter Garden, Florida

  15-06-2022 23:06 via nrn.com
  
  America’s greatest tasting, rapidly expanding Chicken Tenders brand celebrates the latest grand opening in Central Florida and 28th store company-wide
  
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• RAVE Restaurant Group promotes Mike Burns to EVP and COO

  15-06-2022 23:04 via nrn.com
  
  RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE), the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, yesterday announced the promotion of Mike Burns, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 27, 2022. Burns previous
  
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• Chipotle Mexican Grill tests adding walk-up windows to existing locations

  15-06-2022 21:50 via nrn.com
  
  Along with Chipotlane conversions, this new format could help boost sales, margins from current portfolio
  
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• Meet About T:me, the newest coffee shop taking the automat route

  15-06-2022 21:14 via nrn.com
  
  The 3-unit chain in New York City is expanding rapidly and has plans for more locations
  
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• PopMenu opened a restaurant to experience operator challenges: here’s what they learned

  15-06-2022 20:53 via nrn.com
  
  PopMenu opened R&D Provisions in Atlanta, serving as both a testing facility and a learning experience for the tech company
  
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• How KFC used eye-catching real estate design to make a statement

  15-06-2022 18:02 via nrn.com
  
  KFC unveiled the ‘Crystal Bucket’ store design in Painted Post, N.Y.: while the design is a one-off, it makes an impact
  
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