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• TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette steps down

  18-05-2023 23:15 via nrn.com
  
  The casual-dining restaurant company announced that Rohit Manocha, chairman of the board and cofounder of TriArtisan Capital Advisor, will assume the chief executive role in the interim
  
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• Noodles & Company chief financial officer Carl Lukach to resign

  18-05-2023 22:52 via nrn.com
  
  CEO Dave Boennighausen to act as interim CFO during the search for a permanent replacement
  
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• Texas Roadhouse names Southwest Airlines exec Chris Monroe as CFO

  18-05-2023 22:40 via nrn.com
  
  Monroe has spent the past 30 years at Southwest Airlines, most recently as SVP of finance and treasurer.
  
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• What food & beverages to expect at the National Restaurant Show

  18-05-2023 20:32 via nrn.com
  
  There will be more than plant-based protein, and many new drink options
  
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• Teams from Michigan, Connecticut win 2023 National ProStart Invitational

  18-05-2023 19:31 via nrn.com
  
  The competition pits culinary and restaurant management students against each other
  
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• Create an engaging restaurant experience with music

  18-05-2023 19:23 via nrn.com
  
  Today's guests expect the ability to personalize just about everything. Give them a personalized music experience with a curated song menu that fits your brand.
  
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• KFC has sold over 100 million nuggets in less than two months

  18-05-2023 19:14 via nrn.com
  
  The restaurant company said ‘we’re very excited about the success we’ve seen to date’ from its new nuggets, launched in late March.
  
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• Supply Chain Update: Egg market hits a 17-month low

  18-05-2023 18:21 via nrn.com
  
  Supply chain pressures continue to ease in April
  
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• Red Lobster adds perks to loyalty program

  18-05-2023 17:53 via nrn.com
  
  Bonus points are available on Tuesday and Thursday and for purchases of more than $100
  
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• Trending this week: AI has become the biggest tech trend in QSR

  18-05-2023 17:52 via nrn.com
  
  This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Krispy Kreme’s transformation into a “doughnut logistics company” is nearly complete. Krispy Kreme has been working on its total brand transformation — from doughnut bakery to the newl
  
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• Restaurant exhibition showcases equipment innovations

  18-05-2023 17:46 via nrn.com
  
  From customizable condiments to unstaffed coffee shops, the show features the leading edge for operators
  
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• Ft Brands promotes Jenn Johnston to chief marketing officer; adds two new presidents

  18-05-2023 17:44 via nrn.com
  
  Johnston was promoted from president of the quick-service division to CMO, and Allison Lauenstein and David Pear are now brand presidents
  
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• Fat Brands promotes Jenn Johnston to chief marketing officer; adds two new presidents

  18-05-2023 17:44 via nrn.com
  
  Johnston was promoted from president of the quick-service division to CMO, and Allison Lauenstein and David Pear are now brand presidents
  
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• Why Chipotle is focused on small and college towns

  18-05-2023 17:09 via nrn.com
  
  Chipotle’s small town openings have generated record sales and inspired the company to increase its expansion guidance.
  
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• NRN parent company Informa acquires Winsight, owner of National Restaurant Association Show

  18-05-2023 16:00 via nrn.com
  
  Combined B2B services group will be the global leader providing information, events, and market intelligence to the restaurant and food industries.
  
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• Fiesta Restaurant Group yields higher retention after redefining GM role

  18-05-2023 15:31 via nrn.com
  
  The Pollo Tropical parent company started focusing on more comprehensive training and development efforts in Q4 2021.
  
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• How the battle for Taco Tuesday impacts both brands involved

  18-05-2023 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  Taco Bell is fighting to “liberate” Taco Tuesday. The company announced today it has filed legal petitions to cancel the federal trademark registrations for “Taco Tuesday” via the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The company says it believes “
  
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