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• Noodles & Company closures, TGI Fridays openings, Darden

  13-01-2026 22:01 via nrn.com
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• Here’s how Jollibee plans to reach 500 US stores by 2030

  13-01-2026 20:51 via nrn.com
  The Filipino quick-service chain launched franchising in the US last year and plans to file for a US IPO in the future
  
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• David Burke discusses his new restaurant, SeaHawk Prime while riffing on food trends

  13-01-2026 20:10 via nrn.com
  The veteran chef also shares his take on the current restaurant climate
  
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• Hugo Ortega’s new Houston restaurant, Zaranda, unites the cuisines of “Las Californias”

  13-01-2026 19:55 via nrn.com
  It serves fresh seafood, steaks, produce, and rice dishes that pay homage to the diverse culinary influences across California, including Mexico’s Baja California peninsula
  
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• FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn says $1.26 billion in debt is not guaranteed by parent company

  13-01-2026 18:41 via nrn.com
  The company CEO said at the ICR conference in Orlando that the company’s debt is tied to its brands through five securitization trusts
  
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• Menu prices register fastest monthly growth since October 2022

  13-01-2026 17:49 via nrn.com
  New federal data shows that full-service meals rose 4.9% year-over-year, while limited-service meals were up 3.3% in December
  
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• America’s Favorite Chains taken over by fast-growing coffee brands

  13-01-2026 17:19 via nrn.com
  7 Brew and Scooter’s Coffee make their debut on Technomic’s list this year, while Dutch Bros makes a return
  
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• America’s Favorite Chains: The Top 10 overall

  13-01-2026 16:31 via nrn.com
  No surprise: Consumers still love coffee
  
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• America’s Favorite Chains: Where Gen Z eats out

  13-01-2026 16:10 via nrn.com
  In addition to overall consumer favorites, this generation highly ranks a sports bar and fast-casual tacos
  
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• Chipotle faces first same-store sales decline in over 20 years

  13-01-2026 16:08 via nrn.com
  The chain’s president and chief brand officer Chris Brandt has stepped down from his role after nearly eight years with the company
  
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• America’s Favorite Chains: Top restaurants for burgers, pizza, steak, and more

  13-01-2026 15:56 via nrn.com
  Find out where Americans go for various cuisines
  
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• Shake Shack CEO Rob Lynch on 2025: ‘We are not ubiquitous yet’

  13-01-2026 15:40 via nrn.com
  The restaurant chain is focused on marketing, development, and digital sales as it builds momentum for 2026
  
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• America’s Favorite Chains: Where millennials eat out

  13-01-2026 15:39 via nrn.com
  This generation loves steak, brunch, and coffee
  
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• Taco Bell launches $3 Luxe Value Menu

  13-01-2026 13:36 via nrn.com
  The menu launches Jan. 22 nationwide and includes 10 items, five of which are new
  
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