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Dan Orlando

Reporter

From the New York office, Dan Orlando covers both the restaurant and supermarket sectors of the food industry. Writing for both Nation’s Restaurant News and Supermarket News, Dan joins Penton after spending several years covering commercial real estate.

Contact Dan Orlando at [email protected]

Follow him on Twitter: @danAMX

Latest from Dan Orlando

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Executives
IHOP taps CKE veteran Brad Haley as CMOIHOP taps CKE veteran Brad Haley as CMO
byDan Orlando
Aug 8, 2017
1 Min Read
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Casual Dining
Cheesecake Factory focuses on value messageCheesecake Factory focuses on value message
byDan Orlando
Aug 8, 2017
2 Min Read

All from Dan Orlando

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Technology
Delivery gives Denny’s a 2Q boost
Delivery gives Denny’s a 2Q boost
Aug 2, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Beverage Trends
Dunkin’ Donuts takes shorter name for test drive
Dunkin’ Donuts takes shorter name for test drive
Aug 2, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Insights
2017 Second 100: Hungry Howie’s dominates Pizza
2017 Second 100: Hungry Howie’s dominates Pizza
Aug 1, 2017
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3 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
Dunkin' Donuts
Food Trends
Dunkin’ Donuts simplifying menus at 700 more locations
Dunkin’ Donuts simplifying menus at 700 more locations
Jul 27, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Food Trends
Crabfest ads signal new Red Lobster focus
Crabfest ads signal new Red Lobster focus
Jul 26, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Technology
Taco Bell app tests Lyft rider pit-stops
Taco Bell app tests Lyft rider pit-stops
Jul 25, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Marketing & Branding
Noodles & Co launches loyalty program
Noodles & Co launches loyalty program
Jul 22, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Dunkin’ Brands appoints board member
Dunkin’ Brands appoints board member
Jul 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
Amazon
Segments
Analyst: Meal kits will help Amazon truly infiltrate traditional grocery market
Analyst: Meal kits will help Amazon truly infiltrate traditional grocery market
Jul 19, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Menu Trends
Grocery, restaurant groups file suit against NYC menu labeling
Grocery, restaurant groups file suit against NYC menu labeling
Jul 14, 2017
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3 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Food Trends
Del Frisco’s Grille plans to expand brunch menu
Del Frisco’s Grille plans to expand brunch menu
Jul 5, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Top 500 Restaurants
2017 Top 100: Beverage-Snack grows Top 100 impact
2017 Top 100: Beverage-Snack grows Top 100 impact
Jun 29, 2017
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3 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Top 500 Restaurants
2017 Top 100: Pizza Hut holds on to No. 1 spot in Pizza segment
2017 Top 100: Pizza Hut holds on to No. 1 spot in Pizza segment
Jun 29, 2017
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4 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
CKE names new CMO and COO
CKE names new CMO and COO
Jun 29, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Rita’s names Phyllis Savar Levy CMO
Rita’s names Phyllis Savar Levy CMO
Jun 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Hard Rock International names president of cafe operations
Hard Rock International names president of cafe operations
Jun 22, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Food Trends
Jamba deal with franchisee to nearly double Chicago units
Jamba deal with franchisee to nearly double Chicago units
Jun 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Marketing & Branding
California Pizza Kitchen offers discount to repeat customers
California Pizza Kitchen offers discount to repeat customers
Jun 8, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Dunkin’ Brands names Kate Jaspon permanent CFO
Dunkin’ Brands names Kate Jaspon permanent CFO
May 31, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
Denny's packaging
Marketing & Branding
Denny’s launches 24-hour delivery
Denny’s launches 24-hour delivery
May 30, 2017
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4 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Operations
Taco Bell unveils plan to hit $15B in annual sales
Taco Bell unveils plan to hit $15B in annual sales
May 26, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Food Trends
BJ’s aims to set standard with new slow-roasted meats menu
BJ’s aims to set standard with new slow-roasted meats menu
May 25, 2017
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3 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Dunkin’ Brands adds Linda Boff to board of directors
Dunkin’ Brands adds Linda Boff to board of directors
May 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Denny’s names Michael Furlow CIO
Denny’s names Michael Furlow CIO
May 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Operations
Jack in the Box rethinks discounting strategy
Jack in the Box rethinks discounting strategy
May 18, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Labor
Taco Bell to hire 3,500 new workers
Taco Bell to hire 3,500 new workers
May 9, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
Dunkin Donuts storefront
Beverage Trends
Dunkin' Donuts plans to streamline menus
Dunkin' Donuts plans to streamline menus
May 5, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Marketing & Branding
Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken to return in chip form
Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken to return in chip form
May 2, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Finance
BJ’s rolls out slow-roasting ovens systemwide
BJ’s rolls out slow-roasting ovens systemwide
Apr 28, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Marketing & Branding
Taco Bell to offer test kitchen reservations on OpenTable
Taco Bell to offer test kitchen reservations on OpenTable
Apr 27, 2017
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2 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Habit Restaurants names Douglas Branigan CDO
Habit Restaurants names Douglas Branigan CDO
Apr 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter
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Executives
Jack in the Box names head of investor relations, corporate communications
Jack in the Box names head of investor relations, corporate communications
Apr 14, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDan Orlando, Reporter

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