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5 timeless truths for how you can succeed in the restaurant industry 5 timeless truths for how you can succeed in the restaurant industry

A longtime executive reflects on the restaurant fundamentals that have never wavered

Feb 24, 2025

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Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employees Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employees

Feb 24, 2025

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How Panda Express and other brands are dominating mobile order pickup How Panda Express and other brands are dominating mobile order pickup

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 21, 2025

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Marketing & Branding

Why authenticity makes or breaks restaurant influencer marketing campaigns Why authenticity makes or breaks restaurant influencer marketing campaigns

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 21, 2025

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Bloomin’ Brands announces corporate layoffs, names Kelia Bazile Carrabba’s president Bloomin’ Brands announces corporate layoffs, names Kelia Bazile Carrabba’s president

Feb 21, 2025

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Norms Restaurants names Mark Politzer as president and CEO Norms Restaurants names Mark Politzer as president and CEO

Feb 21, 2025

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How Texas Roadhouse is managing higher volumes

How Texas Roadhouse is managing higher volumes

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states, sparking debate

Starbucks launches compostable cups in 14 states

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Torchy’s CEO, Chipotle hiring, Sweetgreen subscription

Torchy’s CEO, Chipotle hiring, Sweetgreen subscription

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Shake Shack’s same-store sales up 4.3% with price increases

Shake Shack same-store sales up 4.3% with price increases

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Waste Not, Want Not: How restaurants are tackling food waste

Waste Not, Want Not: How restaurants are tackling food waste

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Joe Christina joins Noodles & Company as president and chief operating officer

Joe Christina joins Noodles & Company as president and chief operating officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Tech Tracker: Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices

Uber sues DoorDash, alleging anti-competitive practices

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Wingstop tests a new kitchen operating platform

Wingstop tests a new kitchen operating platform

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle is going on a hiring spree with the help of AI

Chipotle is going on a hiring spree with the help of AI

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Charlie Morrison named to Nothing Bundt Cakes board of directors

Charlie Morrison named to Nothing Bundt Cakes board of directors

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Torchy's Tacos

Paul Macaluso named chief executive officer of Torchy’s Tacos

Paul Macaluso named chief executive officer of Torchy’s Tacos

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Ask Jill! How restaurant culture plus value can equal growth and profit

Ask Jill! How restaurant culture plus value can equal growth and profit

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Top 500 Restaurants

Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner for theater-themed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme, Hulu partner for theater-themed doughnuts

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Wingstop features Jalen Green in NBA advertising

Wingstop features Jalen Green in NBA advertising

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Diverse chefs in kitchen

Policy on the Menu: How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry

How DEI pushback is reshaping the restaurant industry

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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KFC president, Wendy’s slides, Dutch Bros scores

KFC president, Wendy’s slides, Dutch Bros scores

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Wendy’s sees first-quarter trough in consumer spending

Wendy’s sees first-quarter trough in consumer spending

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Catherine Tan-Gillespie

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How Dutch Bros wins with customization, connection, and speed

Explaining Dutch Bros success in Q4 2024

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Dave’s Hot Chicken, In-N-Out headquarters, Burger King remodels

Dave’s Hot Chicken, In-N-Out headquarters, Burger King remodels

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Domino’s largest global master franchisee is closing more than 200 stores

Domino’s Pizza enterprises to shut almost 200 stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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What is missing from the mobile order pickup experience, according to customers

Here's what's missing from mobile order pickup

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Denny's

Denny’s sees softness in consumer spending

Denny’s sees softness in consumer spending

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Burger King parent RBI plots remodels and improved speed of service

Burger King parent RBI plots remodels and improved speed of service

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard bolsters leadership team to propel growth

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard bolsters leadership team to propel growth

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Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer has left the company

Red Robin CMO Kevin Mayer has left the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chili’s and Lifetime channel partner for Margarita Day TV event

Chili’s and Lifetime channel partner for Margarita Day TV event

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Papa Johns garlic bath bomb

Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb for Valentine’s Day

Papa Johns released a garlic sauce bath bomb

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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