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• Why restaurant chains doubled down on custom technology in Q1

  07-05-2025 16:07 via nrn.com
  
  Yum Brands, Wendy’s, and Wingstop detailed expansions on proprietary and custom tech solutions during Q1 earnings updates
  
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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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• Twin Peaks appoints Andy Wiederhorn as CEO following Kim Boerema's exit

  02-01-2026 17:10 via nrn.com
  The FAT Brands CEO returns to lead Twin Peaks after its stock plunged nearly 50% last month
  
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• Twin Hospitality appoints Andy Wiederhorn as CEO following Kim Boerema's exit

  02-01-2026 17:10 via nrn.com
  The FAT Brands CEO returns to lead Twin Hospitality Group after its stock plunged nearly 50% last month
  
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• Sprinkles has closed all its locations

  02-01-2026 02:36 via nrn.com
  Founder Candace Nelson announced the news in an Instagram post
  
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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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• 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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• 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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