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• Chipotle, Yum earnings, Cracker Barrel

  05-02-2026 15:53 via nrn.com
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• What will happen to FAT Brands post-bankruptcy?

  06-02-2026 22:04 via nrn.com
  Experts believe the company could change ownership, or brands could be sold to pay off debt
  
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• New on the Menu: A Thai cocktail, a Thai curry, and a starchy Mexican sandwich

  06-02-2026 20:40 via nrn.com
  Plus a Corsican pasta dish and a simple swordfish
  
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• Culver’s is planning a bevy of new menu items this year

  06-02-2026 19:52 via nrn.com
  The cadence will include four pub burgers and pumpkin desserts
  
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• Expect more menu innovation from KFC, including beverages

  06-02-2026 19:22 via nrn.com
  The restaurant company launched a global innovation hub in September and plans to pick up the pace of menu launches
  
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• How Chipotle plans to win back value-seeking consumers

  06-02-2026 18:27 via nrn.com
  The restaurant company will ramp up its value messaging, underprice inflation, and increase the pace of limited-time offers
  
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• Philadelphia-based chef Tyler Akin on the benefits of hotel dining

  06-02-2026 18:17 via nrn.com
  Tyler discusses how he juggles projects and what he's looking for next
  
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• Sweetgreen launches ‘build your own bowl’ catering bar

  06-02-2026 18:16 via nrn.com
  The salad chain joins other brands like Five Guys and Chipotle in offering more flexible, customizable catering options
  
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• Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Potbelly, and Shake Shack

  06-02-2026 16:52 via nrn.com
  Plus innovation at &pizza, Baskin-Robbins, Cousins Subs, Dutch Bros, Fatburger, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Wayback Burgers, and more
  
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• Little Caesars promotes Sally Rampersad to director of non-traditional and development services

  06-02-2026 16:22 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: The third-largest pizza chain worldwide elevates Rampersad after her success driving franchise growth across Canadian markets and U.S. global support initiatives
  
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• Jack in the Box, Noodles & Company, Zaxbys

  06-02-2026 15:48 via nrn.com
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• Why is First Watch so popular with its employees?

  05-02-2026 22:15 via nrn.com
  It all traces back to this
  
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• 2026 is the year limited-service restaurants must win back the middle-class consumer

  05-02-2026 21:20 via nrn.com
  Placer.ai data reveals fast-casual restaurants losing middle-income customers to casual dining and grocery competitors
  
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• Iconic Las Vegas restaurant, Golden Steer, is now open in New York City

  05-02-2026 20:04 via nrn.com
  This is its first expansion in 68 years, but the owners say there’s more to come
  
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• Jack in the Box urges shareholders to reject Biglari’s proxy fight

  05-02-2026 19:03 via nrn.com
  The activist investor has launched a campaign to oust board chair David Goebel amid turnaround plan
  
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• Denny’s is covering costs for Valentine’s Day weddings in Vegas

  05-02-2026 19:00 via nrn.com
  On Feb. 14, the family-dining chain is inviting couples to tie the knot at its wedding chapel for free if they agree to a ‘Toast-nuptial’ agreement
  
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• Zaxbys surpasses 1,000-restaurant milestone

  05-02-2026 18:58 via nrn.com
  The chicken chain now operates in 22 states and recently debuted in Las Vegas and Phoenix
  
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• Wendy’s targets singles with $1 burger deal

  05-02-2026 18:54 via nrn.com
  The offer is good for purchase Feb. 15 through the chain’s app
  
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• 5 traits that helped New Orleans based breakfast chain Ruby Slipper become a fan favorite

  05-02-2026 17:20 via nrn.com
  Cofounder Jennifer Weishaupt shares how the brand’s DNA has helped it connect so well with guests
  
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• Bob Evans Restaurants acquired by 4X4 Capital

  05-02-2026 15:29 via nrn.com
  Golden Gate Capital announced the sale of the 400-unit family-dining chain Thursday
  
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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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