Restaurant news

• Chipotle dialing up deals in December

  01-12-2025 20:27 via nrn.com
  The chain is offering BOGOs each Saturday of the month, as well as giveaways to Rewards members
  
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• Inside the growing divide between Starbucks and its union

  04-12-2025 21:14 via nrn.com
  Investor group Strategic Organizing Center and Workers United representatives recently made claims during a webinar that Starbucks disputes
  
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• Woody's Brands names TGI Fridays veteran Ray Risley president

  04-12-2025 20:34 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: The hospitality executive brings three decades of leadership experience from major restaurant chains to expand the Texas-Louisiana bar operator
  
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• White Castle opens first automated kiosk at Boston airport

  04-12-2025 18:14 via nrn.com
  Customers will be able to purchase four different types of sliders at the Logan International Airport White Castle location
  
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• Chipotle collaborates with BÉIS for travel collection

  04-12-2025 17:48 via nrn.com
  The 11 pieces are inspired by the chain’s signature food and packaging and are targeted to Gen Z consumers
  
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• CAVA joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

  04-12-2025 17:42 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual chain joins Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Wawa in the initiative aimed at reducing food waste
  
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• How restaurants can win market share in 2026

  04-12-2025 17:34 via nrn.com
  Expect to see more conservative pricing and prioritizing unit-level economics over net unit growth
  
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• Chick-fil-A licensing, Velvet Taco CEO, KFC Saucy expansion

  04-12-2025 16:14 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Jimmy John’s leverages Spotify Wrapped in promotional giveaway

  03-12-2025 22:33 via nrn.com
  Customers who share their stats are eligible for a free wrap
  
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• Shake Shack introduces Cris Crinkle Cut as a holiday mascot

  03-12-2025 22:21 via nrn.com
  The plush toy is being planted at 20 restaurants in French fry giveaway
  
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• Why Greg Flynn’s massive franchise group is betting big on 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee

  03-12-2025 20:35 via nrn.com
  The founder of the largest franchisee in the world shares more on his growth philosophy and why the time was right for an emerging chain to join his portfolio
  
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• How influencers could drive success for restaurant loyalty programs

  03-12-2025 18:55 via nrn.com
  Two social media content creators discuss the ins and outs of promoting food rewards programs
  
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• Romano’s Macaroni Grill sheds most of its locations

  03-12-2025 18:06 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain’s website lists 17 locations, down from 41 in 2021
  
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• KFC’s Saucy concept opening three locations

  03-12-2025 16:26 via nrn.com
  The new restaurants are in the Orlando market and come a year after the brand made its debut
  
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• Chris Schultz named CEO of Velvet Taco

  03-12-2025 15:38 via nrn.com
  He most recently served in the same position at Voodoo Doughnut
  
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• Starbucks, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, GoTo Foods CEO

  03-12-2025 15:00 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Chick-fil-A is transitioning licensed restaurants to owner/operator model

  02-12-2025 23:36 via nrn.com
  The shift impacts campuses, hospitals, and theme parks, but not airports
  
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• Meet the 2025 Chef Power List Reader Picks

  02-12-2025 23:19 via nrn.com
  These are some of the chefs you put up as the most influential
  
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• Trending this week: FAT Brands warns of potential bankruptcy after $1.26 billion debt acceleration

  02-12-2025 22:00 via nrn.com
  See which stories readers couldn't get enough of
  
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• Long John Silver’s appoints Laura Curth Ellis as CMO

  02-12-2025 21:00 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Veteran restaurant and consumer packaged goods leader oversees brand strategy, innovation, and guest engagement
  
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• Jersey Mikes names Michele Allen CFO

  02-12-2025 20:49 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Former Wyndham Hotels executive Michele Allen takes finance helm at sandwich franchise as company builds leadership team for worldwide growth push
  
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• How and why restaurants should give back

  02-12-2025 19:37 via nrn.com
  Meet 8 industry-related nonprofits that tackle food insecurity, natural disaster recovery, and more
  
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• Burger King doubles down on burgers amid chicken craze

  02-12-2025 17:54 via nrn.com
  Beverages will also become a more important focus for the chain in 2026
  
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• Starbucks, New York City reach record-breaking $39 million worker settlement

  02-12-2025 17:53 via nrn.com
  This concludes a multi-year investigation into Starbucks’ violations of New York’s Fair Workweek law, which protects fast-food workers
  
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• Activist investor Galloway urges Noodles & Company to sell most of its restaurants

  02-12-2025 17:22 via nrn.com
  The hedge fund manager says it helped turn around beauty salon firm Regis Corporation
  
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• K&W Cafeteria closes all locations

  02-12-2025 16:20 via nrn.com
  At its peak, the North Carolina-based family-dining chain had more than 30 locations
  
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• GoTo Foods appoints Omer Gajial as CEO after Jim Holthouser announces retirement

  02-12-2025 15:41 via nrn.com
  Gajial recently served as chief merchandising and digital officer for grocery chain Albertsons
  
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• Subway loyalty, GoTo Foods CEO, fast-casual performance

  02-12-2025 14:32 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Mike Lenihan named CFO of Texas Roadhouse

  02-12-2025 02:50 via nrn.com
  He most recently served in the same position at Carl’s Jr. parent company CKE Restaurants
  
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• Teriyaki Madness names Scott Shotter as chief restaurant officer amid record growth

  01-12-2025 22:26 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Industry veteran joins fast-growing Seattle-style teriyaki franchise to lead operations and elevate franchisee success
  
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