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The first lawsuit has been filed to stop the new NLRB joint employer ruleThe first lawsuit has been filed to stop the new NLRB joint employer rule

The Restaurant Law Center and Texas Restaurant Association and other groups represented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have sued the National Labor Relations Board

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Nov 9, 2023
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Trending this week: Sweetgreen is still not profitable. Why?Trending this week: Sweetgreen is still not profitable. Why?
Nov 9, 2023
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Trending this week: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-InTrending this week: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-In
Nov 2, 2023
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Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPOPanera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO
byJoanna Fantozzi
Nov 1, 2023
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Chili’s parent Brinker International continues to work on boosting trafficChili’s parent Brinker International continues to work on boosting traffic
byJoanna Fantozzi
Nov 1, 2023
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Beverage Trends
Panera Bread updates in-store warnings after student dies from drinking Charged LemonadePanera Bread updates in-store warnings after student dies from drinking Charged Lemonade
byJoanna Fantozzi
Oct 30, 2023
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FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024
FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024
Oct 27, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Trending this week: The latest menu moves at KFC
Trending this week: The latest menu moves at KFC
Oct 26, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Labor
Franchisors may be more liable for employees under broadened joint employer rule
Franchisors may be more liable for employees under broadened joint employer rule
Oct 26, 2023
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3 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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P.F. Chang’s announces former Panera exec Eduardo Luz as CEO and president
P.F. Chang’s announces former Panera exec Eduardo Luz as CEO and president
Oct 23, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Starbucks and its union are suing each other over Israeli-Palestinian conflict clash
Starbucks and its union are suing each other over Israeli-Palestinian conflict clash
Oct 19, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Taco Bell is trying out chicken nuggets
Trending this week: Taco Bell is trying out chicken nuggets
Oct 19, 2023
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McDonald’s franchisees and Starbucks union stir controversy with public stances on Israel and Hamas conflict
McDonald’s franchisees and Starbucks union stir controversy with public stances on Israel and Hamas conflict
Oct 16, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Burger King unveils new Sizzle prototype
Trending this week: Burger King unveils new Sizzle prototype
Oct 12, 2023
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How to minimize the risk for foodborne illness as you scale
How to minimize the risk for foodborne illness as you scale
Oct 11, 2023
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byMatt Mallory
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Trending this week: Chipotle sued by EEOC for religious discrimination
Trending this week: Chipotle sued by EEOC for religious discrimination
Oct 5, 2023
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Trending this week: McDonald’s adds two new sauces to its lineup
Trending this week: McDonald’s adds two new sauces to its lineup
Sep 28, 2023
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Eataly appoints Tommaso Brusò as first CEO of North America division
Eataly appoints Tommaso Brusò as first CEO of North America division
Sep 25, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Trending this week: Carne Asada returns to Chipotle’s menu for the third time
Trending this week: Carne Asada returns to Chipotle’s menu for the third time
Sep 21, 2023
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Beverage Trends
Trending this week: Why McDonald’s is phasing out its self-serve drink machines
Trending this week: Why McDonald’s is phasing out its self-serve drink machines
Sep 14, 2023
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byNRN staff
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Restaurant industry group proposes legislation to kill the California FAST Act
Restaurant industry group proposes legislation to kill the California FAST Act
Sep 12, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Eatertainment
Dave & Buster’s sees traffic and sales declines as eatertainment restaurant category struggles
Dave & Buster’s sees traffic and sales declines as eatertainment restaurant category struggles
Sep 7, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing gelato for the first time
Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing gelato for the first time
Sep 7, 2023
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Toast promotes Aman Narang to CEO after reversing course on controversial fee
Toast promotes Aman Narang to CEO after reversing course on controversial fee
Sep 5, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Labor
The U.S. wants to expand overtime eligibility to workers earning under $55k
The U.S. wants to expand overtime eligibility to workers earning under $55k
Aug 31, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Subway sells to affliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group
Trending this week: Subway sells to affliates of Arby’s investor Roark Capital Group
Aug 31, 2023
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Two Good Karma coffee shops in Philadelphia will vote on decertifying union
Two Good Karma coffee shops in Philadelphia will vote on decertifying union
Aug 29, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Labor
Chipotle Mexican Grill pays more than $300,000 in Washington D.C. child labor lawsuit settlement
Chipotle Mexican Grill pays more than $300,000 in Washington D.C. child labor lawsuit settlement
Aug 28, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Panera Bread tests streamlined menu with fewer menu items at several locations
Panera Bread tests streamlined menu with fewer menu items at several locations
Aug 28, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Sandwich Trends
Trending this week: Chick-fil-A is launching a Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich nationwide
Trending this week: Chick-fil-A is launching a Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich nationwide
Aug 24, 2023
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Marketing & Branding
Cracker Barrel chief marketing officer Jennifer Tate steps down
Cracker Barrel chief marketing officer Jennifer Tate steps down
Aug 22, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Trending this week: Inside McDonald’s latest marketing play
Trending this week: Inside McDonald’s latest marketing play
Aug 17, 2023
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27 Boston Market restaurants ordered closed by New Jersey for wage violations
27 Boston Market restaurants ordered closed by New Jersey for wage violations
Aug 16, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Panera Brands appoints former Dunkin’ exec Paul Carbone as CFO
Panera Brands appoints former Dunkin’ exec Paul Carbone as CFO
Aug 15, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Krispy Kreme
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Krispy Kreme grows with a boost from partnerships like McDonald’s and now Amazon Fresh
Krispy Kreme grows with a boost from partnerships like McDonald’s and now Amazon Fresh
Aug 10, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

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Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
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On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category
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Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience
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