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• How veteran restaurateur Nick Pihakis plans to scale chef Sean Brock’s fast casual Joyland

  04-04-2024 23:22 via nrn.com
  
  The founder of Pihakis Restaurant Group explains how it’s possible to scale high-quality, chef-designed menus without passing the cost on to customers.
  
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• District Taco’s first franchisees win International Franchise Association award

  04-04-2024 22:48 via nrn.com
  
  Hicham El Abbassi and Isalmou Boussaa immigrated from Morocco to become American entrepreneurs and now own 12 District Taco stores
  
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• Chick-fil-A continues to gain market share while setting another average unit volume record

  04-04-2024 22:18 via nrn.com
  
  According to Technomic Ignite data, Chick-fil-A generated nearly $21.6 billion in sales in 2023, while its latest FDD shows AUVs were a record $9.3 million.
  
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• Outback parent Bloomin’ Brands names Michael Healy CFO

  04-04-2024 22:02 via nrn.com
  
  Company promotes former president of Bonefish Grill to succeed Chris Meyer in financial post
  
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• Green smoothies, the hearty drink with a health halo

  04-04-2024 19:56 via nrn.com
  
  Green smoothies can vary widely in ingredients, but the core component is usually a leafy green vegetable. It’s usually spinach or kale, but it could also include the fleshy leaves of the aloe vera plant or other nutrient-dense greens. Those are puré
  
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• Chipotle, Starbucks and more raise prices by as much as 7-8% in California

  04-04-2024 19:19 via nrn.com
  
  Restaurant chains and California franchisees are making the tough decision to increase prices and cut hours in light of the state’s new $20 minimum wage
  
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• Trending this week: Wingstop this week starts rollout of MyWingstop platform

  04-04-2024 19:10 via nrn.com
  
  This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was California’s fast-food wage jump: No laughing matter for consumers. And so it begins. California’s implementation of a landmark increase in minimum wage for fast-food workers from $16
  
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• Checkers & Rally’s seeks CEO as Frances Allen steps down

  04-04-2024 18:25 via nrn.com
  
  Executive will focus on board work and remain in role through September, the company says
  
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• Discover. Connect. Grow. National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association Convention Sets Stage to Bring Leading Retailers and Business Partners Together October 5-8

  04-04-2024 16:30 via nrn.com
  
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• SEATRADE CRUISE RELEASES NEW CRUISE FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS REPORT FOR 2024

  04-04-2024 16:25 via nrn.com
  
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• McDonald’s to acquire Israeli restaurants from franchisee

  04-04-2024 16:25 via nrn.com
  
  McDonald’s is buying 225 restaurants from Alonyal Limited, which has operated the brand in Israel for more than 30 years.
  
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• SEATRADE CRUISE ANNOUNCES JUDGES FOR INAUGURAL F&B@SEA AWARDS

  04-04-2024 16:22 via nrn.com
  
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• The Beginning of a New Era – RATIONAL introduces a new product category: The RATIONAL iHexagon offers the best possible results in the shortest possible time.

  04-04-2024 16:06 via nrn.com
  
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• Subway to introduce 4 wraps with new lavash-style flatbread

  04-04-2024 14:00 via nrn.com
  
  Sandwich restaurants also plan return of chicken salad to the menu on April 11
  
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• Chick-fil-A is testing a Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich

  04-04-2024 13:53 via nrn.com
  
  Chick-fil-A is also launching Cherry Berry beverages – its fifth seasonal beverage lineup since 2017.
  
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• What the ASAP/Waitr bankruptcy says about the future of restaurant tech

  04-04-2024 12:00 via nrn.com
  
  ASAP, the food delivery service formerly known as Waitr, has shut down after the company filed for Ch. 7 bankruptcy, according to an 8-K form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2.Waitr was founded in 2013 as a
  
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