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• Ohio-based Ray Ray’s Hog Pit files for Chapter 11

  22-12-2025 17:39 via nrn.com
  The barbecue concept, once featured on the Food Network, closed several locations in November
  
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• Shake Shack rolls out health-oriented menu

  23-12-2025 18:55 via nrn.com
  The ‘Good Fit’ lineup of curated items focuses on protein while also offering low-carb, vegetarian, and gluten-free options
  
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• From bursting boba to Dubai chocolate, 12 trends that shaped menus in 2025

  23-12-2025 17:08 via nrn.com
  Eye candy was clearly important this year, but so were robust flavors
  
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• Chipotle wins lawsuit over portion sizes

  23-12-2025 16:20 via nrn.com
  The class-action case was filed by an investor late last year
  
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• Jack in the Box finalizes sale of Del Taco

  23-12-2025 16:15 via nrn.com
  The deal with Yadav Enterprises was approximately $119 million
  
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• Look Who’s Franchising Now: Winter 2025 Edition

  22-12-2025 22:50 via nrn.com
  Five early and mid-stage foodservice concepts that have just announced franchising in the past quarter
  
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• Olo launches loyalty platform after acquiring Spendgo

  22-12-2025 22:00 via nrn.com
  The technology platform just announced its first purchase since being acquired by Thoma Bravo in July
  
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• 12 food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

  22-12-2025 21:14 via nrn.com
  Restaurant consumers will drink less, find more nuance in spice, and discover more tropical fruit
  
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• 11 food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

  22-12-2025 21:14 via nrn.com
  Restaurant consumers will drink less, find more nuance in spice, and discover more tropical fruit
  
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• The world’s largest chain has made its U.S. debut

  22-12-2025 19:46 via nrn.com
  Mixue, which operates more than 53,000 stores worldwide, just opened in Los Angeles
  
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• Chef Travis Swikard has just opened Fleurette, his second restaurant in San Diego

  22-12-2025 19:07 via nrn.com
  The “cuisine du soleil” concept pairs local ingredients with the flavors of the French-Italian Riviera
  
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• Starbucks names former Amazon exec. Anand Varadarajan chief technology officer

  22-12-2025 18:58 via nrn.com
  Varadarajan succeeds Deb Hall Lefevre, who retired in September
  
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• What the restaurant industry can expect in 2026

  22-12-2025 18:50 via nrn.com
  This year was much softer than many predicted, but that hasn’t fully dampened optimism for 2026
  
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• The buzziest restaurant brand collaborations of 2025

  22-12-2025 18:35 via nrn.com
  From Taco Bell’s ice cream taco with Salt & Straw to a whole lot of hot sauce partnerships, collabs dominated the LTO and CPG space in 2025
  
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• NRN’s top 10 stories of 2025

  22-12-2025 17:44 via nrn.com
  See which stories readers couldn't get enough of
  
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• Jack in the Box kicks off year-long 75th anniversary celebrations

  22-12-2025 17:33 via nrn.com
  CEO Lance Tucker recently told analysts that the promotion will include the return of fan favorites and more innovation
  
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• Burger King, Popeyes appoint new head chefs

  22-12-2025 17:26 via nrn.com
  Both are internal promotions within their parent company, Restaurant Brands International
  
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• KFC is offering a BOGO deal for New Year’s Eve

  22-12-2025 17:23 via nrn.com
  The chain has partnered with The Caviar Co. and Luc Belaire for pairing recommendations
  
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• Red Lobster launches 12 Days of Cocktail promotion

  22-12-2025 17:02 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain is selling $5 drinks between Dec. 25 and Jan. 5
  
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• The best of Menu Tracker: 18 standout offerings from 2025

  22-12-2025 16:31 via nrn.com
  From protein foam to Indian pizza to large-scale menu revamps, chains were busy this year
  
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• Krispy Kreme, El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell beverages

  22-12-2025 15:10 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• 2026 restaurant marketing trends, from social media influencers to AI

  19-12-2025 22:25 via nrn.com
  Belle Communication founder Kate Finley shares her thoughts on how marketing evolved in 2025 and what restaurants can expect in the year ahead
  
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• Krispy Kreme announces strategic refranchising agreement for Japan

  19-12-2025 22:23 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Expected cash proceeds approximately $65 million, advancing refranchising initiative and reducing debt
  
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• 11 loyalty program launches, revamps, and updates of 2025

  19-12-2025 21:28 via nrn.com
  From Chipotle’s rewards program for college students to Wingstop’s plans for Club Wingstop, here are the top loyalty updates of 2025
  
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• Building a culture of hospitality and growth with Cameron Mitchell's Katie Laudick

  19-12-2025 21:22 via nrn.com
  How an obsession with hospitality sets this multi-concept group up for success
  
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• 5 restaurant chain CEOs open up on leadership tips, career strategies, and more

  19-12-2025 20:53 via nrn.com
  Catch up on the first five episodes of NRN’s new Signature CEO series
  
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• 14 restaurant chains with new or revamped value platforms in 2025

  19-12-2025 20:32 via nrn.com
  Consumers continued to seek out deals
  
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• El Pollo Loco adds Bob Wright to its board

  19-12-2025 18:07 via nrn.com
  In addition to the Potbelly CEO, the QSR chain has also added Dutch Bros CMO Tana Davila
  
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• Taco Bell launches two new Freeze beverages

  19-12-2025 18:01 via nrn.com
  The chain is also testing Everyday Nacho Fries in Charlotte, N.C.
  
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• Wendy’s Sweet and Sour Sauce is returning in the spring

  19-12-2025 17:56 via nrn.com
  The chain partnered with content creator Jaz to make the announcement
  
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