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• Panera, Papa Murphy’s, Olive Garden

  14-07-2026 16:17 via nrn.com
  
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• Restaurants should optimize for the right guest, not just more guests

  14-07-2026 21:46 via nrn.com
  
  Volume alone doesn't build a healthy business.
  
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• Sushi Den cofounder Toshi Kizaki returns to his roots with his namesake omakase location

  14-07-2026 21:03 via nrn.com
  
  Denver restaurant Kizaki features the Edomae cuisine of Tokyo.
  
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• Sushi by Bou brings omakase to the masses

  14-07-2026 20:49 via nrn.com
  
  The concept offers affordable luxury thanks to its model of finding small, underutilized space.
  
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• Mike’s Red Tacos bets big on birria

  14-07-2026 20:48 via nrn.com
  
  The concept is opening a training center to support its growth ambitions, which include a national and perhaps even an international presence.
  
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• Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution

  14-07-2026 20:32 via nrn.com
  
  Menu Talk: The chefs and partners of Grey Ghost, Basan, Second Best, and Little Ghost say customers are enthusiastic about Motor City’s renewed restaurant scene.
  
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• Matcha Magic capitalizes on America’s green tea obsession

  14-07-2026 20:19 via nrn.com
  
  The brand’s wellness mission and business ethos continue to power its growth.
  
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• Ggiata brings the heart of New Jersey deli culture to L.A.

  14-07-2026 20:16 via nrn.com
  
  This 7-unit fast-casual sandwich concept is growing slowly, creating one neighborhood hub at a time.
  
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• Here’s how restaurants are using Toast’s AI chatbot

  14-07-2026 20:05 via nrn.com
  
  The company analyzed millions of conversations between operators and its Toast IQ assistant to see what they're asking.
  
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• How global perspectives shape team culture — and the guest experience

  14-07-2026 19:56 via nrn.com
  
  The culture of your surroundings is inherently connected to the culture you create within your organization.
  
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• Yoshinoya parent acquires Seattle-based Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya

  14-07-2026 19:16 via nrn.com
  
  The 17-unit full-service ramen concept is slated for growth across the U.S. under Yoshinoya Holdings, which operates multiple brands worldwide, including the 100-unit quick-service Yoshinoya teriyaki-bowl concept.
  
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• Zaxbys has expanded to New York City

  14-07-2026 18:23 via nrn.com
  
  The Atlanta-based chain is planting its flag in the Bronx and Manhattan.
  
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• Dining at hotel restaurants is on the rise, reports OpenTable

  14-07-2026 17:42 via nrn.com
  
  Travelers are increasingly choosing hotels based on the dining options, but the restaurants are becoming destinations for locals, too.
  
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• KFC’s ‘comeback plan’ includes the return of Popcorn Chicken

  14-07-2026 16:28 via nrn.com
  
  The item hasn’t been on the menu since 2023.
  
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• Chipotle makes its debut in Mexico

  14-07-2026 16:17 via nrn.com
  
  The company’s location in the Monterrey metropolitan area is in partnership with Alsea.
  
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• Pizza Hut doubles down on nostalgia with 'Throwback Value Menu'

  14-07-2026 13:17 via nrn.com
  
  The chain has also launched a limited-edition streetwear capsule collection celebrating its legacy.
  
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• Meet 12 rising coffee chains poised to challenge the giants

  13-07-2026 21:38 via nrn.com
  
  From Yemeni coffeehouses to student-run cafes, these emerging brands are brewing up serious competition.
  
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• Sean Brock’s Joyland reportedly closes 2 locations in Nashville

  13-07-2026 21:21 via nrn.com
  
  The fast-casual restaurants were operated in partnership with Pihakis Restaurant Group, which is facing multiple lawsuits and has shuttered restaurants across four states.
  
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• The chicken wars heat up, value menu overload, and Wonder's IPO plans

  13-07-2026 19:03 via nrn.com
  
  Plus, an interview with The Granola Bar cofounders Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily
  
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• Applebee’s remixes the burger again with Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos

  13-07-2026 18:03 via nrn.com
  
  The new appetizer will join the chain's 2 for $25 menu for a limited time.
  
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• Olive Garden is bringing back the Never-Ending Pasta Pass

  13-07-2026 17:13 via nrn.com
  
  The promotion returns for the first time since 2019, offering passholders 13 weeks of unlimited free pasta for $100.
  
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• Papa Johns brings back its Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza

  13-07-2026 16:46 via nrn.com
  
  The offering was first launched in 2022 as an extension of the fast-food pizza chain’s cheese-stuffed crust, which debuted in late 2020.
  
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• Wonder, Taco Bell, Latitude Food Group

  13-07-2026 15:40 via nrn.com
  
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• Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club will no longer be unlimited

  13-07-2026 15:30 via nrn.com
  
  Changes to the pioneering beverage subscription program precede an upcoming revamp of the fast-casual chain’s loyalty program.
  
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• Papa Murphy’s to close dozens more locations

  13-07-2026 14:57 via nrn.com
  
  MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre said the pizza category is challenged by a heavy promotional environment and lack of consumer loyalty.
  
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• Nation's Restaurant News July 2026

  13-07-2026 13:18 via nrn.com
  
  NRN's July issue shines a spotlight on the restaurant leaders who will speak at CREATE and this year's Hot Concepts.
  
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• Wonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s BBQ

  10-07-2026 20:00 via nrn.com
  
  The eight-unit fast casual joins Wonder's roster of 30 restaurant brands.
  
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• Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth isn't worried about growing wing competition

  10-07-2026 19:44 via nrn.com
  
  Despite a tough first quarter, he is confident in tailwinds such as the Club Wingstop loyalty launch and accelerated menu innovation.
  
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• James O’Reilly named CEO of &pizza, Tijuana Flats parent company

  10-07-2026 19:18 via nrn.com
  
  He takes over the leadership spot about eight months after Latitude Food Group was formed with the pizza chain’s acquisition of Tijuana Flats.
  
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• Taco Bell temporarily removes some ingredients amid growing parasite outbreak

  10-07-2026 19:02 via nrn.com
  
  Several Detroit media outlets report the removal of lettuce, cilantro-onion mix, pico de gallo, and guacamole due to a nationwide recall.
  
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