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Charlie Duerr

Web Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News

Charlie Duerr is a web editor at Nation’s Restaurant News. He joined the digital team in May 2011 after receiving his Master’s Degree in Publishing from New York University.

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Executives
Amazon’s Dave Limp uses Alexa to connect restaurants with consumersAmazon’s Dave Limp uses Alexa to connect restaurants with consumers
byCharlie Duerr
Jan 22, 2020
1 Min Read
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Executives
Tock’s Nick Kokonas looks to expand his reservation platform’s reach beyond fine diningTock’s Nick Kokonas looks to expand his reservation platform’s reach beyond fine dining
byCharlie Duerr
Jan 22, 2020
1 Min Read

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Executives
Zenput CEO Vladik Rikhter taps real-time monitoring tools to enforce food-safety, quality protocols for Chipotle, Domino’s, more
Zenput CEO Vladik Rikhter taps real-time monitoring tools to enforce food-safety, quality protocols for Chipotle, Domino’s, more
Jan 22, 2020
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1 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Executives
Dagny Tucker’s Vessel finds answers to restaurants’ plastic problem in reusable cup program
Dagny Tucker’s Vessel finds answers to restaurants’ plastic problem in reusable cup program
Jan 22, 2020
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Executives
Family Style Inc.’s Lawrence Vavra builds a new ghost kitchen model, scaling virtual in-house restaurant brands for delivery only
Family Style Inc.’s Lawrence Vavra builds a new ghost kitchen model, scaling virtual in-house restaurant brands for delivery only
Jan 22, 2020
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1 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Food Trends
MenuMasters 2017: Denny's
MenuMasters 2017: Denny's
May 2, 2017
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Food Trends
MenuMasters 2017: P.F. Chang’s
MenuMasters 2017: P.F. Chang’s
May 2, 2017
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
Panera Bread
Food Trends
MenuMasters 2017: Panera Bread
MenuMasters 2017: Panera Bread
May 2, 2017
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Executives
The Power List 2017: Randy Garutti
The Power List 2017: Randy Garutti
Jan 24, 2017
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Executives
The Power List 2017: Erin Moran
The Power List 2017: Erin Moran
Jan 24, 2017
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1 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Fast Casual
The Power List 2017: Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman and Nathaniel Ru
The Power List 2017: Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman and Nathaniel Ru
Jan 24, 2017
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1 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Executives
The Power List 2017: Andrew and Peggy Cherng
The Power List 2017: Andrew and Peggy Cherng
Jan 24, 2017
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Expert Opinions
The Power List 2016: John Miller
The Power List 2016: John Miller
Jan 19, 2016
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1 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Technology
The Power List 2016: Nathaniel Ru, Jonathan Neman, Nicolas Jammet
The Power List 2016: Nathaniel Ru, Jonathan Neman, Nicolas Jammet
Jan 19, 2016
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Casual Dining
The Power List 2016: Amanda Cohen
The Power List 2016: Amanda Cohen
Jan 19, 2016
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2 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Quick Service
Consumer Picks 2015: In-N-Out tops Limited-Service ranking
Consumer Picks 2015: In-N-Out tops Limited-Service ranking
Apr 13, 2015
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9 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Fast Casual
Dog Haus turns to franchising for growth
Dog Haus turns to franchising for growth
Nov 25, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Emerging Chains
Lazy Dog plots growth beyond California
Lazy Dog plots growth beyond California
Nov 21, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Technology
Customer Wi-Fi a win for restaurants
Customer Wi-Fi a win for restaurants
Oct 24, 2014
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5 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Operations
Umami CEO on building an emerging brand
Umami CEO on building an emerging brand
Oct 1, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Operations
Così CEO welcomes challenge of turnaround
Così CEO welcomes challenge of turnaround
Sep 22, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Emerging Chains
Asian Box seeks growth in challenging fast-casual segment
Asian Box seeks growth in challenging fast-casual segment
Sep 17, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Casual Dining
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO details growth strategy
Buffalo Wild Wings CEO details growth strategy
Sep 10, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Operations
Patent infringement claims plague restaurant chains
Patent infringement claims plague restaurant chains
Feb 19, 2014
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5 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Chef Trends
Sylvain Marrari leads Chefs Club dessert program
Sylvain Marrari leads Chefs Club dessert program
Feb 5, 2014
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5 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Labor
Restaurants turn to private exchanges for health care coverage
Restaurants turn to private exchanges for health care coverage
Jan 22, 2014
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5 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Food Trends
Pastry chef’s menu complements top chefs
Pastry chef’s menu complements top chefs
Jan 8, 2014
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Chef Trends
Recette pastry chef favors savory flavors, bold colors
Recette pastry chef favors savory flavors, bold colors
Dec 4, 2013
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4 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Operations
Restaurants work to mitigate effects of paid time off mandates
Restaurants work to mitigate effects of paid time off mandates
Nov 6, 2013
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7 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Food Trends
Pastry chef riffs on favorite childhood desserts
Pastry chef riffs on favorite childhood desserts
Nov 4, 2013
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4 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Chef Trends
Broadmoor pastry chef manages eight menus
Broadmoor pastry chef manages eight menus
Oct 2, 2013
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6 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Finance
Operators pessimistic on sales, economy
Operators pessimistic on sales, economy
Sep 30, 2013
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Finance
Stagnant August restaurant sales dampen operator outlook
Stagnant August restaurant sales dampen operator outlook
Sep 13, 2013
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Food Trends
California ingredients inspire Manresa pastry chef
California ingredients inspire Manresa pastry chef
Sep 4, 2013
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4 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor
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Casual Dining
Casual dining, QSR sales performance gap widens
Casual dining, QSR sales performance gap widens
Aug 16, 2013
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3 Min Read
byCharlie Duerr, Web Editor

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