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April 25, 2012
Panera co-CEOs Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton outline company plans
Brand plans more drive-thrus, new products, more marketing
March 16, 2012
Panera names Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton co-CEOs
Executives say transition formalizes an existing relationship
August 30, 2011
Whataburger rolls out green chile burger LTO

Whataburger is capitalizing on the regional popularity of green chiles with a systemwide Green Chile Double burger limited-time offer through Oct. 3.

Roasted green chiles are popular year-round in the Southwest, particularly in New Mexico, but especially during the fall harvest season.

After what the San Antonio, Texas-based company called an “overwhelmingly positive customer response last year during a regional launch” in Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Texas, Whataburger will introduce the Green Chile Double burger to its entire 700-unit system this year.

August 12, 2011
Join NRN's first Tweet Chat ahead of MUFSO
A live Twitter event with Nation's Restaurant News editors
May 21, 2011
MEG Conf. recap: Evolving marketing landscape offers opportunities
Operators discuss brand building, social media and bringing relevancy back to restaurants
February 1, 2011
Menu Trends & Directions Conference Agenda

2011 Conference Agenda

 

Tuesday, September 27

     

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

October 25, 2010
Supplier Exchange showcases new products
Products ranged from groundbreaking technology to new desserts
October 21, 2010
Pies top 2011 restaurant trend list
Mini plates, fried vegetables among other trends, predicts consultancy group
July 12, 2010
Touring the Gulf: Florida
An exclusive NRN video series examining the effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on restaurants.
July 9, 2010
Touring the Gulf: Alabama
An exclusive NRN video series examining the effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on restaurants.
July 8, 2010
Touring the Gulf: Mississippi
A series examining the effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on restaurants.
July 7, 2010
Touring the Gulf: Louisiana
A series examining the effects of the Gulf Coast oil spill on restaurants.
June 29, 2010
Webinar: Social media works best when restaurants keep it simple
Restaurant chains hoping to capitalize on the “social” aspect of social media need to target the right interactions online and avoid doing too much, said two marketing executives during “The Rules of Customer Engagement: Using Social Media to Leverage Brand Advocates,” a webinar presented by Empathica.
August 3, 2008
Borders between business, politics blur for operators
Restaurateurs looking to attract the nation’s growing number of Hispanics as customers and employees are...
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