Restaurant news

• Restaurant AI must deliver more than fancy dashboards

  23-03-2026 20:39 via nrn.com
  Operators want AI to provide more manager-oriented solutions around scheduling and labor optimization
  
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• McDonald’s Big Arch provides a modest traffic bump

  23-03-2026 19:39 via nrn.com
  The premium burger is aimed at protecting margins while the chain’s value offerings are meant to drive traffic
  
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• Chicken Salad Chick Names Jill Thomas Chief Marketing Officer With 20 Years Brand Experience

  23-03-2026 18:43 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Thomas previously led marketing at PGA TOUR Superstore and held senior roles at Disney Parks, Cinnabon, Bloomin' Brands and Yum! Brands
  
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• Burger King takes a page from Domino’s, Darden keeps defying odds, and Fat Brands gets a lifeline

  23-03-2026 18:42 via nrn.com
  Plus, CAVA and Raising Cane’s significant new locations
  
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• DoorDash brings back gas relief program for drivers

  23-03-2026 18:03 via nrn.com
  The program runs until April 26 and includes cash back for those with the company’s Crimson Card
  
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• McDonald’s shows off humanoid robot in Shanghai restaurant as part of museum opening

  23-03-2026 16:19 via nrn.com
  The bipedal service robot was on hand to greet customers during the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum event
  
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• McDonald’s debuts humanoid robot in Shanghai restaurant

  23-03-2026 16:19 via nrn.com
  The bipedal service robot greets customers and collects used trays
  
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• Look Who’s Franchising Now: Spring 2026 Edition

  23-03-2026 15:43 via nrn.com
  Six early and mid-stage concepts that have recently announced franchising
  
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• CloudKitchens, Wonder, and more FAT Brands

  23-03-2026 15:00 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Little Caesars jumps on the shareable trend

  23-03-2026 14:54 via nrn.com
  The limited-time Four-N-One Stix includes 16 breadsticks in four flavors, along with Crazy Sauce
  
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• Zaxbys recruits Cameron and Cayden Boozer for loyalty promotion

  23-03-2026 14:48 via nrn.com
  The chain is rewarding fans who “transfer” to its program
  
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