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May 5, 2012
Fatburger opens free-standing Las Vegas restaurant
Fatburger chain opens first location with full bar
April 19, 2012
Chipotle: Focus on ingredients boosted 1Q sales
Brand reported a 35-percent increase in 1Q profit
April 18, 2012
California Pizza Kitchen plans new prototype, brand renewal
CEO G.J. Hart speaks at UCLA restaurant conference
April 6, 2012
Baja Fresh parent names Chuck Rink CEO
CEO David Kim has left the company to pursue other interests
April 5, 2012
Guacamole shrimp and tostada bites
The shareable bites are a hit at the 11-unit chain
March 26, 2012
Chipotle rolls out Earth Day promotion
Customers can get a free meal by purchasing a recycled lunch bag
March 8, 2012
Taco Bell debuts Doritos Locos Tacos
Taco Bell launched its long-awaited new taco at midnight Wednesday
February 24, 2012
Del Taco realigns management team
Quick-service chain aims to redefine its brand experience
February 22, 2012
Jack in the Box profit falls 63% in 1Q
Commodity and remodeling costs offset same-store sales increase
February 20, 2012
Special Report: QSR battle plans
Chains tweak menus, service, decor to fend off growing competition
February 17, 2012
Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos to debut nationwide
Taco Bell will debut its long-awaited Doritos Locos Tacos nationwide
February 15, 2012
The top 100 restaurant social media brands

Social media is the great equalizer, allowing smaller brands to battle the largest players in the restaurant industry for the attention — and hopefully the dining out dollars — of consumers. In the latest results from the Restaurant Social Media Index, brands from McDonald's to Mooyah Burgers & Fries and Starbucks to Peet's Coffee & Tea each sit in the top 20. 

Meet the new top 100-ranked restaurant brands, based on activity in the December-ended fourth quarter of 2011.

February 7, 2012
Whataburger adds chicken-fajita taco to menu
Whataburger is adding a chicken-fajita taco to its permanent menu
February 6, 2012
Growth Chains: Currito
Brothers aim to build fast-casual burrito chain with focus on global flavors.
February 6, 2012
North of the border
Mexican cuisine continues evolution in U.S. restaurants
February 2, 2012
Chipotle to hold line on pricing
Chipotle is not planning a systemwide menu price increase in 2012
February 2, 2012
Government ties Taco Bell to outbreak investigation
Taco Bell has been linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis
February 1, 2012
Asian Box aims to spice up fast casual
Fast-casual concept Asian Box it set to debut this month in Palo Alto, Calif.
February 1, 2012
Chipotle comps up 11% in 4Q
Chipotle ended its 4Q and the year with sales increases over 11%
January 23, 2012
The game changers: Retail partners
Operators build trust, recognition by using well-known brands.
January 19, 2012
Taco Bell’s ‘First Meal’ set to debut
Taco Bell is scheduled to begin rolling out its long-awaited breakfast platform
January 12, 2012
Chipotle to open second ShopHouse
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen will begin construction on a second restaurant
January 3, 2012
A look at Taco John’s chicken wings strategy
Taco John's vice president of marketing talks about new chicken wings
December 19, 2011
Year in Review: Top 10 most popular stories
A look at the top 10 NRN.com stories of 2011
December 19, 2011
Year in Review: Top 5 most watched videos
Most popular videos, from menu items to operations
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