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• Raising Cane’s has accelerated restaurant openings this year

  25-11-2025 18:52 via nrn.com
  The fast-growing chain will open 14 units in December, including its first theme park location
  
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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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• Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group blends front- and back-of-house expertise to deliver what today’s diners want

  06-01-2026 20:18 via nrn.com
  Menu Talk: Partner Tai Ricci shares how the group’s five restaurants craft their menus, service and team culture to cultivate regulars and build success
  
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• KFC launches five $5 Bowls

  06-01-2026 19:51 via nrn.com
  The lineup includes the Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl, launched in partnership with chef and actor Matty Matheson
  
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• What casual dining’s winners reveal about the industry’s value problem

  06-01-2026 19:50 via nrn.com
  How operators across the restaurant industry can learn from the 2025 wins for brands like Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse
  
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• Dutch Bros taps CAVA executive to its chief shops officer role

  06-01-2026 19:48 via nrn.com
  Jennifer Somers has spent the past 10 years in the restaurant industry, most recently as chief operations officer of the fast-casual Mediterranean brand
  
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• Denny’s shareholders file lawsuit over proposed acquisition

  06-01-2026 18:23 via nrn.com
  The buyout from TriArtisan, first announced in early November, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026
  
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• 36 restaurant executives on the move in December, including new CEOs at GoTo Foods and 3 regional chains

  06-01-2026 18:12 via nrn.com
  Plus, a Sweetgreen cofounder retired, and Inspire Brands announced 8 leadership changes
  
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• Houlihan’s closes several restaurants

  06-01-2026 17:39 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain closed more than 55% of its system from 2019 to 2024
  
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• Blaze Pizza names former Scooter’s Coffee executive John Owen as CEO

  06-01-2026 17:37 via nrn.com
  Owen replaces Beto Guajardo as chief executive of the Atlanta, Ga.-based fast-casual pizza chain
  
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• Chick-fil-A is doubling down on its family-focused experiences

  06-01-2026 17:33 via nrn.com
  The company’s ‘Second Mile Service’ playbook encourages employees and operators to provide surprise-and-delight moments
  
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• Dave’s Hot Chicken CEO, Chick-fil-A marketing, CAVA

  06-01-2026 16:05 via nrn.com
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• Burger King launches the Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper

  06-01-2026 15:00 via nrn.com
  The item is part of the chain’s ‘Whopper by You’ campaign introduced in July 2025
  
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• Former Savory executive launches authentic taquería concept

  05-01-2026 22:30 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Taco Culture is rooted in Mexico’s street food culture
  
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• 5 restaurant resolutions for 2026, plus the explosion in protein and implosion of Sprinkles

  05-01-2026 21:47 via nrn.com
  Plus, are hyper-focused concepts a thing of the past?
  
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• Jimmy John’s introduces combo offer of chips and a drink for $1 with any sandwich order

  05-01-2026 21:43 via nrn.com
  The chain also has launched a new Ham & 3 Cheese Melt
  
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• Applebee’s launches a burger served in a melted cheese sauce

  05-01-2026 19:57 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain’s new Sizzlin’ Skillet is available for $11.99
  
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• Salt & Straw debuts on Las Vegas Strip with two new scoop shops at Paris and Flamingo casinos

  05-01-2026 19:00 via nrn.com
  Artisan ice cream brand launches beneath Eiffel Tower replica and neon lights with special Icons Series menu featuring creative flavors
  
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• Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global names Nick Allen as CFO to drive international expansion plans

  05-01-2026 18:55 via nrn.com
  The hospitality veteran brings two decades of retail and restaurant experience from Holland & Barrett and Starbucks EMEA to support ambitious growth targets
  
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• IHOP is offering Bottomless Pancakes

  05-01-2026 17:13 via nrn.com
  The family-dining chain is tapping into the fantasy football tradition and teams up with New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers
  
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• Dave’s Hot Chicken promotes Jim Bitticks to CEO

  05-01-2026 17:11 via nrn.com
  Bitticks is succeeding Bill Phelps, who will remain on as executive chairman of the board for the California-based fast-casual chain
  
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• Sprinkles, Noodles & Company, restaurant stocks

  05-01-2026 15:50 via nrn.com
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• CAVA rings in the New Year with largest menu launch ever

  05-01-2026 15:36 via nrn.com
  The chain has brought back white sweet potatoes due to consumer demand
  
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• Chick-fil-A celebrates 80 years with yearlong ‘newstalgia’-inspired campaign

  05-01-2026 13:39 via nrn.com
  The chain will blend its past and present with everything from the menu and merchandise to digital activations and a Golden Fan Cup Sweepstakes
  
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• Starbucks partners with MrBeast to kick off the New Year

  02-01-2026 21:13 via nrn.com
  Starbucks is a sponsor for the YouTuber’s BeastGames and will launch a specialty drink as the pop culture collab trend continues
  
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• Noodles & Company receives delisting determination letter

  02-01-2026 19:15 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual restaurant chain appealed the delisting and has proposed a reverse stock split
  
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• McDonald’s rolls out global Happy Meal experience with Crayola

  02-01-2026 18:16 via nrn.com
  The item features space-themed activity kits and toys, as well as a digital element
  
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• Washington, DC, restaurants faced record closures in 2025 as shutdown and tourism decline take toll

  02-01-2026 17:30 via nrn.com
  According to the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, 92 full- and limited-service establishments closed, nearly double the number of closings in 2022
  
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