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• A look at early autumn desserts from 34 restaurant chains

  24-09-2025 17:44 via nrn.com
  Beyond pumpkin spice, there are plenty of apple and caramel items and, as always, chocolate
  
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• Sweetgreen’s 9.5% same-store sales decline highlights value perception issues

  07-11-2025 23:02 via nrn.com
  The Los Angeles-based salad chain’s stock dropped 8% this week as its financial struggles continued in Q3
  
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• Go inside Joyland, the new fast casual chain from award winning chef Sean Brock

  07-11-2025 20:15 via nrn.com
  Recently named an NRN Hot Concept, Joyland has four locations in three Southern cities
  
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• Papa Johns CEO is ‘open-minded’ to acquisition, but turnaround strategy remains priority

  07-11-2025 19:19 via nrn.com
  CEO Todd Penegor indirectly addressed rumors of a company sale amid speculation that Apollo Global withdrew its takeover bid
  
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• Wendy’s to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants

  07-11-2025 18:53 via nrn.com
  The company is identifying underperforming locations as part of its Project Fresh turnaround plan, put into place in October
  
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• Sweetgreen is selling its automated kitchen technology to Wonder for $186.4 million

  07-11-2025 17:54 via nrn.com
  Sweetgreen originally acquired Spyce and its Infinite Kitchen technology in 2021
  
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• Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Starbucks

  07-11-2025 15:57 via nrn.com
  Plus innovation at Bojangles, Culver's, Dunkin’, Dutch Bros, Jack in the Box, Krystal, Panera, Papa Johns, Pinkberry, Schlotzsky's, Shake Shack, and more
  
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• Bloomin’ Brands, Tijuana Flats, Papa Johns

  07-11-2025 14:34 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Texas Roadhouse may be stealing grocery share

  07-11-2025 01:42 via nrn.com
  Persistently high beef inflation weighed on margins, but the casual-dining chain gained traffic once again
  
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• Dutch Bros posts another quarter of traffic growth amid industry-wide consumer pullback

  07-11-2025 00:27 via nrn.com
  The coffee chain reported its fifth straight quarter of transactions growth, citing operational efficiencies and rewards program expansion
  
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• Krispy Kreme closes nearly 1,000 points of access in Q3 profitability push

  06-11-2025 21:48 via nrn.com
  The doughnut company exited 3,500 underperforming locations in 2025 so far, and will focus only on high-traffic points of access
  
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• For Chipotle, accuracy moves atop the priority list

  06-11-2025 21:48 via nrn.com
  The chain is ‘resetting’ quarterly bonus incentives to encourage employees to focus on delivering correct orders
  
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• Bloomin’ Brands chief executive Mike Spanos shares plans for Outback turnaround

  06-11-2025 21:45 via nrn.com
  All four brands posted same-store sales growth in the latest quarter for the first time since early 2023
  
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• 24 restaurant executives on the move in October, including new CEOs at Ascent Hospitality and Snooze Eatery

  06-11-2025 20:52 via nrn.com
  October was a busy month across the industry, with departures from CAVA and Portillo’s that may lead to more moves this fall
  
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• Chick-fil-A spotlights shareable nuggets for the holidays

  06-11-2025 20:46 via nrn.com
  The company's Peppermint Chip lineup and Chicken Tortilla Soup have returned, alongside the 30-count Nugget Meal
  
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• Here’s why cold and frozen drinks are trending on holiday menus

  06-11-2025 20:38 via nrn.com
  From Dutch Bros' Holiday Cookie Freeze to Panera's frozen hot chocolate, restaurant brands are capitalizing on year-round demand for cold beverages
  
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• McDonald’s ‘learns its lesson’ on value

  06-11-2025 18:27 via nrn.com
  The company is supporting franchisees with the relaunch of Extra Value Meals through Q1 to bolster its value perception
  
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• BJ's Restaurants names Todd Wilson as new CFO, bringing two decades of restaurant finance experience

  06-11-2025 17:39 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: The casual dining chain with brewhouse roots taps the former Red Robin executive to strengthen its financial foundation and execute long-term strategic initiatives
  
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• Take a look inside White Castle’s new store prototype, the ‘Castle of Tomorrow’

  06-11-2025 17:14 via nrn.com
  VP of marketing and public relations Jamie Richardson gives a tour of the Columbus, Ohio, store’s new features
  
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• Dine Brands sees major white space for dual-branded concept

  06-11-2025 17:00 via nrn.com
  The company’s analysis shows the potential for 900 co-branded IHOP/Applebee’s restaurants in the U.S. in the next 10 years
  
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• Papa Johns’ North America same-store sales drop 2.7% as consumers pull back on spending

  06-11-2025 16:25 via nrn.com
  International growth offsets U.S. declines while customers cut back on pizza extras
  
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• Noodles & Company’s turnaround gains momentum

  06-11-2025 15:52 via nrn.com
  Value menu and a ramen LTO helped drive sales and traffic
  
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• McDonald’s, Wingstop, Taco Bell

  06-11-2025 15:43 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• &pizza acquires Tijuana Flats, forming new restaurant group

  06-11-2025 15:00 via nrn.com
  The Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain acquired the 95-unit Tex-Mex brand, forming Latitude Food Group"
  
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• CAVA launches assistant general manager program

  05-11-2025 21:40 via nrn.com
  The role is aimed at providing more leadership in restaurants while creating a deeper talent bench
  
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• Starbucks union votes to strike on Red Cup Day

  05-11-2025 20:47 via nrn.com
  Workers United-represented baristas plan to strike on Nov. 13, pressuring Starbucks to meet union demands
  
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• Taco Bell launches Baja Blast Pie

  05-11-2025 20:27 via nrn.com
  The dessert is available in-store only and sold whole for $19.99
  
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• Applebee’s continues to gain traffic from value strategy

  05-11-2025 20:00 via nrn.com
  Sister brand IHOP also turned traffic positive in the third quarter, though Q3 profit at parent company Dine Brands fell from higher expenses
  
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• Wingstop to develop company’s first digital loyalty program

  05-11-2025 19:07 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual wing chain is developing a personalized rewards program called Club Wingstop
  
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• Golden OREO wins gen z’s sweet spot

  05-11-2025 19:06 via nrn.com
  Fuel dessert sales with Golden OREO — blending nostalgia, bold flavors & social-worthy appeal.
  
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