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• Krispy Kreme, Burger King, Papa Johns

  09-05-2025 14:29 via nrn.com
  
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• GLP-1 users spend more at restaurants despite cutting back on alcohol and retail food purchases

  08-01-2026 22:12 via nrn.com
  Data from Circana and Technomic reveal shifting dining habits among weight loss drug users
  
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• Shipley Donuts names Bill Leibengood chief marketing officer

  08-01-2026 21:41 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: The Texas-based donut chain brings aboard experienced restaurant executive with 25+ years at Houlihan's, Wingstop and Applebee's for brand development.
  
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• Papa Johns announces launch of voice and text AI food ordering agent with Google

  08-01-2026 20:58 via nrn.com
  The Atlanta-based pizza chain is the first restaurant to deploy Google’s new food ordering solution
  
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• Urban Italia opens in Dallas, with chef Carla Pellegrino at the helm

  08-01-2026 20:31 via nrn.com
  It’s a new concept from Tivona Group, the team behind Sanjh and the forthcoming Saffron House
  
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• Why does everyone love Chipotle? A Kitchen tour with CEO Scott Boatwright shows menu quality commitment

  08-01-2026 19:51 via nrn.com
  Chipotle has cultivated a massive following
  
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• Is Chipotle in trouble? Value and quality can help the fast-casual chain get back to growth, according to CEO Scott Boatwright

  08-01-2026 19:42 via nrn.com
  Boatwright acknowledges that the chain faces an uphill battle
  
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• McDonald’s is celebrating everyone who has worked at the chain

  08-01-2026 19:29 via nrn.com
  The chain has debuted Arches & Ambition: The 1 in 8 Mentorship Program
  
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• Chipotle continues its marketing barrage, this time with EA Sports

  08-01-2026 19:26 via nrn.com
  The chain is launching an exclusive team pack and hosting an online College Football 26 tournament
  
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• How breakfast and brunch chain Sunny Street Café uses menu quality, hospitality to stand out

  08-01-2026 18:18 via nrn.com
  President Mike Stasko Jr. breaks down the fundamentals of Sunny Street’s service and menu that help it drive positive sales and traffic comps
  
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• Kura Sushi sees an improvement in the consumer

  08-01-2026 17:22 via nrn.com
  Though the chain reported -2.5% same-store sales during its first quarter, it experienced sequential traffic growth despite a 3.5% price increase
  
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• Savory Fund, Salad and Go, regional-chain bankruptcies

  08-01-2026 15:58 via nrn.com
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• Taco Bell brings back Volcano Quesarito with a new sauce

  08-01-2026 13:58 via nrn.com
  The Volcano Sauce is what the company calls an ‘evolution’ of its signature Lava Sauce
  
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• White Castle promotes Jamie Richardson to chief marketing officer

  07-01-2026 23:43 via nrn.com
  Richardson was promoted from vice president of marketing and public relations to lead the burger chain’s marketing efforts
  
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• Salad and Go to exit Texas and Oklahoma as it closes 32 restaurants

  07-01-2026 23:24 via nrn.com
  The chain is relocating its headquarters to its home state of Arizona
  
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• Viral Reddit post exposing a delivery app’s ‘secrets’ is likely an AI hoax, but the backlash is real

  07-01-2026 22:48 via nrn.com
  DoorDash CEO Tony Xu addressed a Jan. 1 Reddit post accusing a ‘major delivery app’ of scamming customers, which was later found to likely be fake
  
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• Pizza Hut partners with Tom Brady for $10 Big New Yorker deal and Pizza Before the Hut challenge

  07-01-2026 22:35 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: The chain launches a promotion where quarterbacks saying pizza before hut during games can win their city a free pizza party for fans.
  
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• Dunkin’ taps Megan Thee Stallion to promote new protein-reinforced milk

  07-01-2026 21:19 via nrn.com
  The new item can be added to any beverage for a $1-$2 upcharge
  
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• Naf Naf Grill launches nationwide Pita Meal Deal featuring stuffed pita, side and drink for $9.99

  07-01-2026 20:04 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Chain introduces dining package with chicken shawarma or falafel options plus sides and beverages through franchisee collaboration efforts
  
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• Jollibee plans US IPO as company prepares to spin off international division

  07-01-2026 19:06 via nrn.com
  A filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange confirmed that the quick-service company will separate its international and Filippino business
  
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• Former Habit COO Iwona Alter named brand president of Carl’s Jr.

  07-01-2026 18:56 via nrn.com
  She also held executive rolls at Jack in the Box
  
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• Chipotle named Official Mexican Restaurant of the PGA Tour

  07-01-2026 18:24 via nrn.com
  The partnership includes a ‘Hot Streak’ sponsorship and fan experiences
  
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• Taste of Belgium files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

  07-01-2026 17:08 via nrn.com
  The Cincinnati-based chain grew to more than 10 locations at its peak, but is now down to three
  
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• Compass Coffee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

  07-01-2026 16:18 via nrn.com
  The company, founded in 2014, plans to close nearly half of its system as part of the restructuring process
  
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• Blaze Pizza CEO, Houlihan’s closures, restaurant discounts

  07-01-2026 15:52 via nrn.com
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• Clay Dover named CEO of Savory Fund

  07-01-2026 14:24 via nrn.com
  With his appointment, co-founder Shauna Smith moves from CEO to managing director alongside Andrew Smith
  
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• Sweetgreen releases new functional health menu as wellness trend continues

  07-01-2026 00:21 via nrn.com
  The new menu was created in collaboration with science-based health platform Function and its founder Dr. Mark Hyman
  
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• Buffalo Wild Wings launches ‘Month of Free’ offers for January

  06-01-2026 22:38 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain is providing the deals to its loyalty program members
  
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• Arby’s taps reality TV stars Ryan Serhant and Chishell Straus in combo meal promotion

  06-01-2026 22:04 via nrn.com
  The $7.99 Meat & 3 Box includes a sandwich, two sides, dessert, and a drink
  
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• Huddle House announces Bob Campbell as brand president

  06-01-2026 20:28 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Legacy brand welcomes new year with a new chapter as seasoned industry pro takes helm
  
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