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• Red Lobster teams up with Vaseline for a kissing booth in New York City

  04-02-2026 23:59 via nrn.com
  Guests can reserve dinner for two there starting at $140 Feb. 10-12
  
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• LongHorn Steakhouse offers steak commitment rings

  04-02-2026 23:39 via nrn.com
  The silver bands feature colors based on how customers like their meat cooked
  
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• Noodles & Company approves 1-for-8 reverse stock split

  04-02-2026 23:25 via nrn.com
  The transaction will take place Feb. 18
  
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• Winter chill hits restaurants: Foot traffic drops 3.6% amid harsh weather

  04-02-2026 23:03 via nrn.com
  Fiserv’s Small Business Index shows that restaurant traffic and sales were hugely impacted by winter storms in the second half of January
  
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• Dine Brands adds Rick Silva and Amanda Clark to the board

  04-02-2026 22:53 via nrn.com
  The industry veterans’ addition brings the board’s membership from nine to 11 members
  
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• Jimmy John’s partners with Hellmann’s Mayonnaise for meal deal promotion

  04-02-2026 22:06 via nrn.com
  The condiment company’s Meal Diamond parody character gets his name on the menu
  
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• Vicinity opens in California with a $200, 13-course tasting menu inspired by the chef’s life

  04-02-2026 21:36 via nrn.com
  The tasting menu-only dining experience in Los Gatos, California is led by chef Julian Silvera
  
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• The beverage revolution is here

  04-02-2026 20:34 via nrn.com
  From coffee and tea to dirty soda, juice, and energy drinks, beverages are increasingly catching consumer attention and driving restaurant innovation. Here’s how your brand can capitalize.
  
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• Chipotle sharpens its focus on emerging technology, loyalty

  04-02-2026 20:34 via nrn.com
  The chain is hiring a new chief digital officer and a vice president of emerging technologies
  
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• THC drinks are a growing, buzzy segment

  04-02-2026 20:30 via nrn.com
  Hemp-derived beverages have been making a splash in the foodservice and retail industries despite impending ban
  
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• Flavored sodas shine across restaurant segments

  04-02-2026 19:43 via nrn.com
  As consumers seek out non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic options, operators go back to basics
  
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• A ‘Fresh’ take on the beverage trend

  04-02-2026 19:33 via nrn.com
  Coffee and soda may be hogging the headlines, but Sip Fresh founder Sharon Arthofer is finding plenty of beverage opportunity with fresh juice
  
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• The rise of energy drinks at restaurants

  04-02-2026 19:10 via nrn.com
  Colorful, customizable, and cool; coffee shops embrace energy drinks as the go-to afternoon pick-me-up for younger customers
  
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• Grubhub drops delivery fees on $50+ orders: Could Wonder be eyeing more market share?

  04-02-2026 18:50 via nrn.com
  As the longtime third-place player in delivery, Grubhub has been ‘quietly strengthening its foundation’ in recent years, CEO says
  
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• Casual dining chains are navigating lower alcohol consumption

  04-02-2026 18:49 via nrn.com
  An increase in spirits orders is offsetting a decline in beer and wine, creating an opportunity to get more creative with the cocktail menu
  
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• British concept Farmer J brings its trays to New York City

  04-02-2026 18:39 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual concept focuses on vegetable-forward seasonal meals
  
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• Burgers go back to basics — with a twist

  04-02-2026 18:20 via nrn.com
  Simple builds but creative presentations attract restaurant customers
  
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• Coffee and juice still dominate beverage sales at breakfast

  04-02-2026 18:15 via nrn.com
  Cold coffee is also gaining steam, and the morning daypart also has space for cocktails
  
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• Pizza Hut is closing 250 U.S. locations in the first half of 2026

  04-02-2026 17:21 via nrn.com
  The closures are part of parent company Yum Brands’ strategic review of the brand
  
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• Bahama Breeze, Starbucks strawberries, new CEOs

  04-02-2026 16:16 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Taco Bell is taking market share from just about everywhere

  04-02-2026 16:08 via nrn.com
  The chain generated a 7% increase in same-store sales on top of a 5% gain during the same period last year
  
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• Loek Beckers named CFO of McDonald’s USA

  04-02-2026 02:07 via nrn.com
  The chain also promoted Luis Quintiliano to U.S. National Field president, while Tom Dillon will rotate into the senior vice president, corporate finance role
  
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• Chipotle unveils plan to ‘accelerate growth’ after another negative quarter

  04-02-2026 00:12 via nrn.com
  The chain reported negative same-store sales of 2.5% in Q4, while its traffic fell a fourth straight quarter
  
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