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• Dunkin’ drops merch for the holidays

  26-11-2025 19:49 via nrn.com
  The coffeehouse chain is selling clothing, toys, and accessories for the season
  
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• Brandon Batt leaves Savory after 12 years to launch The Tabletop Group executive search firm

  15-01-2026 22:14 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Former Savory executive starts restaurant recruiting company focused on C-suite placements and operational systems consulting
  
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• The Roberta’s team has just opened Ezio’s, an Italian-inspired steakhouse in Miami

  15-01-2026 20:59 via nrn.com
  It’s the New York City-based group’s first restaurant in Florida
  
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• Del Taco expands leadership team following acquisition

  15-01-2026 20:09 via nrn.com
  The chain has named a new chief transformation officer, chief marketing officer, and vice president of supply chain
  
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• Noma brings $1,500-per-person dining experience to Los Angeles

  15-01-2026 19:48 via nrn.com
  The five-time 'World's Best Restaurant' will travel outside of Copenhagen to host a 16-week residency in California this spring
  
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• Fitch Ratings predicts modest growth for restaurants

  15-01-2026 19:10 via nrn.com
  The forecast comes amid continued uncertainties and consumer spending challenges
  
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• Papa Johns is testing protein-infused pizza crust

  15-01-2026 18:33 via nrn.com
  The one-day-only test is coming to an Atlanta Papa Johns restaurant on Jan. 21
  
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• Beyond the menu: why 2026 marks a maturation moment for restaurants

  15-01-2026 18:17 via nrn.com
  As the value factor becomes more important to foodservice operations, operator priorities will have to shift
  
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• Founders Table buys Protein Bar & Kitchen

  15-01-2026 17:54 via nrn.com
  The parent company of Chopt and Dos Toros hopes the move will fuel geographic expansion
  
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• Signature: An exclusive interview with First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso

  15-01-2026 17:45 via nrn.com
  The self-professed “accidental restaurateur” has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most humble, accessible leaders. Just don’t tell him that.
  
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• Popeyes promotes Matt Rubin to chief marketing officer

  15-01-2026 17:09 via nrn.com
  His appointment comes as the chain experiences softer sales and aims to shift its focus back to its core products and consistent value messaging
  
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• KFC is offering digital deals on Sundays

  15-01-2026 17:05 via nrn.com
  ‘Sundays by KFC’ will run through January and into February
  
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• Chipotle teams up with American Olympians for curated digital menu

  15-01-2026 16:55 via nrn.com
  The chain is also bringing back its gold foil campaign to coincide with the Winter Olympics in February in Italy
  
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• Dutch-Clutch, Pollo Tropical IPO, restaurants and ICE

  15-01-2026 15:23 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Navigating lingering uncertainty: Insights from the ICR Conference

  15-01-2026 13:53 via nrn.com
  Analysts predict the value environment to intensify and market activity to pick up
  
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• Guthrie’s names former Chicken Salad Chick CMO Tom Carr as CEO

  14-01-2026 21:50 via nrn.com
  The chicken finger chain operates 74 restaurants
  
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• How Nothing Bundt Cakes became America’s favorite restaurant chain

  14-01-2026 21:28 via nrn.com
  Bakery brand also named Pacesetter award winner; CEO Dolf Berle to speak at April’s Restaurant Leadership Conference
  
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• Fat Brands' debt, Chipotle executives, Jersey Mike's Europe

  14-01-2026 19:44 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today's Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Wingstop promotes Rajnesh Kapoor to COO as company reinstates role

  14-01-2026 18:24 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual brand has not had a chief operating officer in almost four years
  
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• FAT Brands pushed to the brink by legal storm and mounting debt

  14-01-2026 17:17 via nrn.com
  The company is juggling a lawsuit filed by the Round Table Owners Association and potential bankruptcy as franchisees demand accountability
  
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• Nothing Bundt Cakes takes No. 1 spot in America’s Favorite Chains report

  14-01-2026 16:47 via nrn.com
  Bakery brand also named Pacesetter award winner; CEO Dolf Berle to speak at April’s Restaurant Leadership Conference
  
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• Dutch Bros purchases regional Clutch Coffee Bar chain in first-ever company acquisition

  14-01-2026 16:47 via nrn.com
  All 20 units of the North Carolina-based coffee chain will be converted into Dutch Bros locations
  
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• Fast-casual chain Thai Chili 2Go plans further expansion in Arizona

  14-01-2026 16:06 via nrn.com
  The founder also set up a trading company to supply the restaurants
  
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• Wendy’s expands its Biggie Deals menu to include $4 option

  14-01-2026 15:55 via nrn.com
  The platform also includes a $6 Biggie Bag and $8 Biggie Bundle
  
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• Portillo’s sees huge success with its ‘surprise and delight’ loyalty program

  14-01-2026 15:12 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual restaurant chain will leverage its 2 million+ users as it changes its approach to expansion
  
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• Why El Pollo Loco is renewing a national expansion strategy

  14-01-2026 15:02 via nrn.com
  During a presentation at ICR, CEO Liz Williams said the brand has had ‘too many false starts’ and is now ready to push across the country
  
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• Noodles & Company closures, TGI Fridays openings, Darden

  13-01-2026 22:01 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Here’s how Jollibee plans to reach 500 US stores by 2030

  13-01-2026 20:51 via nrn.com
  The Filipino quick-service chain launched franchising in the US last year and plans to file for a US IPO in the future
  
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• David Burke discusses his new restaurant, SeaHawk Prime while riffing on food trends

  13-01-2026 20:10 via nrn.com
  The veteran chef also shares his take on the current restaurant climate
  
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• Hugo Ortega’s new Houston restaurant, Zaranda, unites the cuisines of “Las Californias”

  13-01-2026 19:55 via nrn.com
  It serves fresh seafood, steaks, produce, and rice dishes that pay homage to the diverse culinary influences across California, including Mexico’s Baja California peninsula
  
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