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• Study: Ordering ahead pervasive among all generations

  05-02-2025 22:30 via nrn.com
  
  New QSR/Fast Casual Digital Ordering Performance Study from Ipsos details why order-ahead is so popular — and where restaurants still fall short
  
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• Burger King Whopper, Papa Johns sales, Schlotzsky’s Deli

  27-02-2026 15:30 via nrn.com
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• Red Robin gains traffic traction from its value, marketing shifts

  26-02-2026 23:52 via nrn.com
  The Big Yummm barbell menu has created momentum and generated higher average check sizes
  
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• Krispy Kreme announces further refranchising plans after Q4 revenue declines

  26-02-2026 23:11 via nrn.com
  The doughnut chain is refranchising both in Japan and the Western U.S. and has plans to grow stores
  
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• Operational improvements lead to robust 2025 for Shake Shack

  26-02-2026 21:16 via nrn.com
  Same-store sales grew by 2.1% in Q4, the 20th consecutive quarter of improvement
  
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• GoTo Foods announces former Roark Capital executive Brett Ubl as new CFO

  26-02-2026 18:58 via nrn.com
  Former Uber executive Francisco Bram also joins the Auntie Anne’s and Jamba portfolio company as chief growth officer
  
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• Maru San is Washington, D.C.’s first Nikkei-style handroll concept

  26-02-2026 18:51 via nrn.com
  Casual counter-service meals are joined by a four-person, fine-dining tasting experience each night
  
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• Applebee’s strategy: fewer promotions, more manager visibility

  26-02-2026 18:43 via nrn.com
  CEO John Peyton said it’s hard to break through the noise with a busy cadence of menu launches
  
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• Papa Johns announces 300 store closures and 7% corporate layoffs

  26-02-2026 18:28 via nrn.com
  The pizza chain is also phasing out the Papadias and Papa Bites menu platforms as the company looks to implement cost savings
  
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• Burger King is launching an AI-powered employee assistant

  26-02-2026 16:54 via nrn.com
  ‘Patty’ is a voice AI system that exists inside cloud-connected headsets
  
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• National Restaurant Association Show Names 20 Kitchen Innovations Award Recipients for 2026

  26-02-2026 16:45 via nrn.com
  Labor pressures and operational efficiency define this year’s Kitchen Innovations selections
  
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• National Restaurant Association CEO: ‘Cautious optimism’ for growth in 2026

  26-02-2026 16:37 via nrn.com
  Michelle Korsmo discusses tech, service, and labor trends, and the association’s three main priorities
  
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• Outback Steakhouse, Noodles & Company, CAVA

  26-02-2026 16:30 via nrn.com
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• Burger King has upgraded its signature Whopper

  26-02-2026 15:24 via nrn.com
  The changes were inspired by guest feedback
  
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• Schlotzsky’s Deli returns to its roots with new identity and rebrand

  26-02-2026 14:00 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual restaurant chain is leaning into GoTo Foods’ digital focus with a new prototype
  
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• Shake Shack names Peter Herpich interim principal financial officer

  25-02-2026 23:14 via nrn.com
  He has been the company’s controller since 2023
  
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• Bloomin’ Brands CEO Mike Spanos shares progress in Outback Steakhouse turnaround

  25-02-2026 22:12 via nrn.com
  Same-store sales were down, but traffic and guest metrics improved
  
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• James Beard Foundation names 6 America's Classics Award winners for 2026 across diverse regions

  25-02-2026 22:09 via nrn.com
  PRESS RELEASE: The prestigious honor recognizes locally owned establishments with timeless appeal that serve quality food and are beloved by their communities
  
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• Freddy’s targets older consumers with new Senior Meals

  25-02-2026 22:02 via nrn.com
  The menu includes the choice of four entrées alongside a small drink and small fries or tots
  
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• Applebee’s progress in 2025 ‘validated its strategy’

  25-02-2026 20:39 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain adjusted its value proposition in 2025, which has resonated with existing and new guests
  
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• UK bakery Bread Ahead to open in the U.S. this summer

  25-02-2026 19:43 via nrn.com
  The chain known for its crème Brûlée doughnut is gearing up for a New York City opening
  
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• Sweetgreen debuts wraps as the trend heats up in 2026

  25-02-2026 18:51 via nrn.com
  The fast-casual salad chain is testing out three types of high-protein wraps alongside other brands like KFC and Wendy’s
  
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• CAVA adds assistant general managers, zone leaders

  25-02-2026 17:55 via nrn.com
  Locations with AGM coverage are outperforming those without, and the entire system is expected to have this role in place by mid-2026
  
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• CAVA sustained same-store sales growth in Q4

  25-02-2026 15:49 via nrn.com
  The chain is targeting new Midwest markets in 2026 with a goal of reaching 1,000 restaurants nationwide by 2032
  
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• McDonald’s new burger, Domino’s franchisee, Portillo’s development

  25-02-2026 15:46 via nrn.com
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• Buffalo Wild Wings offers new menu, merch, and a sampler in the run up to March Madness

  25-02-2026 15:11 via nrn.com
  The casual-dining chain is the official sports bar of the college basketball tournament
  
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• Panera launches first-ever value menu with new “Mix & Match” lineup

  25-02-2026 12:00 via nrn.com
  Value plays a key role in the fast-casual brand’s multiyear turnaround plan called Panera Rise, announced at the end of 2025
  
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• KFC brings back its signature Twister

  24-02-2026 22:07 via nrn.com
  The chain has also debuted a $20 Build a Bucket for groups to customize
  
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• Galloway Capital Partners increases stake in Noodles & Company

  24-02-2026 22:03 via nrn.com
  The activist investor expresses support for current management but says the chain’s share price is still undervalued after reverse stock split
  
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• Daniel del Olmo promoted to CEO of Sage Hospitality

  24-02-2026 21:41 via nrn.com
  The company’s founders are transitioning to board roles
  
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