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• Starbucks, Chili’s, Dunkin’

  29-01-2026 15:49 via nrn.com
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• SBE Entertainment Group opens new Pan-Asian concept, Katsuya Ko

  10-02-2026 20:46 via nrn.com
  The new restaurant at Westfield UTC in La Jolla, San Diego is a spinoff of sushi concept Katsuya
  
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• Trending this week: Darden to end its Bahama Breeze brand

  10-02-2026 20:34 via nrn.com
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• Jack in the Box accuses Biglari of ‘volatile behavior’

  10-02-2026 20:29 via nrn.com
  The chain has doubled down on its support for board chair David Goebel ahead of its shareholders meeting Feb. 27
  
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• WFF announces 2026 Board of Directors with Dawn Rasmussen as Chair to advance foodservice leadership

  10-02-2026 20:23 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Industry veterans join nonprofit's board to strengthen talent development and drive organizational performance across foodservice sector
  
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• Dutch Bros launches new CPG products, expands retail presence

  10-02-2026 19:37 via nrn.com
  The coffee chain now sells ground coffee, ready-to-drink lattes, and more, available via Amazon, Walmart, and more
  
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• Ziggi’s Coffee expands food offerings to meet evolving consumer habits

  10-02-2026 19:33 via nrn.com
  The chain added a food-and-drink pairing to support more dayparts, driving near double-digit sales increases
  
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• McDonald’s adds Ford CEO to its board of directors

  10-02-2026 19:29 via nrn.com
  His election brings the board’s total to 12, half of whom have joined since 2022
  
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• Restaurateur Billy Dec prepares to open Sunda New Asian in Detroit

  10-02-2026 18:21 via nrn.com
  Menu Talk: The advocate for Philippine culture and hospitality is also getting ready for the PBS debut of his documentary
  
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• Pizza Hut, Backstreet Boys team up for ‘Shape of My Heart-Shaped Pizza’ Valentine’s Day promo

  10-02-2026 18:18 via nrn.com
  Two of the ‘90s boy band members — Nick Carter and Howie Dorough — have put together a nostalgic ad for the pizza chain this February
  
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• Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Todd Paladini as company’s first chief information officer

  10-02-2026 18:01 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: New executive role emphasizes Freddy’s focus on technology-driven scalability and service
  
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• Wonder makes its first restaurant acquisition with Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken in New York City

  10-02-2026 17:23 via nrn.com
  The Marc Lore-owned Grubhub parent company acquired the award-winning Manhattan restaurant from Blue Ribbon Restaurants
  
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• No, Chipotle isn’t raising prices just for wealthier consumers

  10-02-2026 17:20 via nrn.com
  The rumor stemming from the chain’s recent earnings call illustrates the challenges of earning consumer trust in an inflationary environment
  
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• T-Pain is the latest celebrity to promote Buffalo Wild Wings’ Pick 6 promotion

  10-02-2026 16:00 via nrn.com
  The rapper is in a Valentine’s Day themed video promoting the meal deal
  
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• Minneapolis restaurants, delivery, FAT Brands

  10-02-2026 15:58 via nrn.com
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• CEC Entertainment names Nathan Hunstable as new chief information officer

  09-02-2026 19:59 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: Leader joined company as CISO leading cybersecurity, network operations, and IT Infrastructure
  
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• 35 restaurant executives on the move in January, including new CEOs at Dave’s Hot Chicken, Blaze Pizza, and the Women’s Foodservice Forum

  09-02-2026 19:45 via nrn.com
  New top leaders were named at 9 foodservice companies last month
  
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• Chipotle’s in a funk, Taco Bell cannot be stopped, and snacks are all the rage

  09-02-2026 18:47 via nrn.com
  Plus, a look into Pizza Hut
  
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• FAT Brands investor group demands immediate suspension of CEO Andy Wiederhorn in new lawsuit

  09-02-2026 18:41 via nrn.com
  The lawsuit claims that Wiederhorn’s sale of 9 million shares of Twin Peaks equity on Jan. 30 is a violation of Ch. 11 bankruptcy rules
  
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• New CEO Chris Schultz’s vision for Velvet Taco’s next chapter

  09-02-2026 18:13 via nrn.com
  The industry veteran is pulling his experience from Starbucks, MOD Pizza, and Voodoo Doughnuts to create a strategy that includes ‘sustainable, repeatable, consistent’
  
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• Jack in the Box’s Hot Mess Burger returns

  09-02-2026 18:10 via nrn.com
  The item debuted in 2013 as a limited-time offer and is back for the chain’s 75th anniversary celebration
  
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• Social media influencer shares tips for restaurant content in 2026

  09-02-2026 18:07 via nrn.com
  Belle founder Kate Finley and influencer Jordan Posner offer their thoughts on what’s trending for restaurant content this year
  
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• Proxy advisor adds more pressure to Jack in the Box board

  09-02-2026 18:04 via nrn.com
  Egan-Jones Proxy Services recommends that company shareholders withhold their votes from several directors, including chair David Goebel
  
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• HTeaO appoints Chris Phillips to CFO role

  09-02-2026 18:00 via nrn.com
  He has senior leadership experience with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Darden Restaurants
  
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• Bob Evans, Fogo de Chão, Starbucks

  09-02-2026 15:31 via nrn.com
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• Nation's Restaurant News February 2026

  09-02-2026 15:18 via nrn.com
  In NRN’s first-ever Beverage Issue, we’re diving into the exploding beverage trend — and the massive opportunity that restaurants have to capitalize on it.
  
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• What will happen to FAT Brands post-bankruptcy?

  06-02-2026 22:04 via nrn.com
  Experts believe the company could change ownership, or brands could be sold to pay off debt
  
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• New on the Menu: A Thai cocktail, a Thai curry, and a starchy Mexican sandwich

  06-02-2026 20:40 via nrn.com
  Plus a Corsican pasta dish and a simple swordfish
  
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• Culver’s is planning a bevy of new menu items this year

  06-02-2026 19:52 via nrn.com
  The cadence will include four pub burgers and pumpkin desserts
  
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• Expect more menu innovation from KFC, including beverages

  06-02-2026 19:22 via nrn.com
  The restaurant company launched a global innovation hub in September and plans to pick up the pace of menu launches
  
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