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How Shake Shack is transforming the drive-thru experienceHow Shake Shack is transforming the drive-thru experience

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How Papa Johns plans to play with the big boysHow Papa Johns plans to play with the big boys
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The twists and turns of the RRF: Here's where we standThe twists and turns of the RRF: Here's where we stand
byHolly Petre
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How Starbucks plans to quash unionsHow Starbucks plans to quash unions
byHolly Petre
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How Taco Bell made a viral moment lastHow Taco Bell made a viral moment last
byHolly Petre
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Restaurant earnings week analysis: Part 1Restaurant earnings week analysis: Part 1
byHolly Petre
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How Wingstop is planning to fix its downturn in sales
How Wingstop is planning to fix its downturn in sales
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There’s more money for restaurant owners
There’s more money for restaurant owners
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill makes first two investments through $50 million venture fund
Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill makes first two investments through $50 million venture fund
Jul 28, 2022
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Labor
Starbucks labor saga continues
Starbucks labor saga continues
Jul 28, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Kitchen United is planning on coming to gas stations, shopping malls
Kitchen United is planning on coming to gas stations, shopping malls
Jul 27, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Savory Fund announces winner for its ‘Million Dollar Restaurant Launch’
Savory Fund announces winner for its ‘Million Dollar Restaurant Launch’
Jul 26, 2022
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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How the acquisition of Bellagreen happened during a looming recession
How the acquisition of Bellagreen happened during a looming recession
Jul 26, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Chipotle Mexican Grill makes business-changing tech investment
Chipotle Mexican Grill makes business-changing tech investment
Jul 25, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Lessons in Diversity, Inclusion & Bias (DIBSs): How to talk about Roe v. Wade with your team
Lessons in Diversity, Inclusion & Bias (DIBSs): How to talk about Roe v. Wade with your team
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byJames Pogue
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Why the crypto crash was a good thing
Why the crypto crash was a good thing
Jul 22, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Trending this week: KFC launches chicken nuggets for the first time
Trending this week: KFC launches chicken nuggets for the first time
Jul 21, 2022
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Is Chipotle Mexican Grill union-busting?
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill union-busting?
Jul 21, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Menu Trends
Why KFC chose to add nuggets to the menu after 70 years
Why KFC chose to add nuggets to the menu after 70 years
Jul 20, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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What does it mean that Starbucks is closing even more stores?
What does it mean that Starbucks is closing even more stores?
Jul 19, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
What makes Chipotle Mexican Grill a ‘value leader’ among Mexican fast-casual restaurants
What makes Chipotle Mexican Grill a ‘value leader’ among Mexican fast-casual restaurants
Jul 18, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Nation’s Restaurant News launches a new podcast: First Bite
Nation’s Restaurant News launches a new podcast: First Bite
Jul 14, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Trending this week: Georgia Chick-fil-A sued by transgender worker over homophobic comments, illegal firing
Trending this week: Georgia Chick-fil-A sued by transgender worker over homophobic comments, illegal firing
Jul 14, 2022
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Panera Bread ends merger agreement with Danny Meyer’s SPAC
Panera Bread ends merger agreement with Danny Meyer’s SPAC
Jul 1, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Chick-fil-A tests express drive-thru lanes
Trending this week: Chick-fil-A tests express drive-thru lanes
Jun 30, 2022
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Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill tests adding walk-up windows to existing locations
Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill tests adding walk-up windows to existing locations
Jun 23, 2022
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Trending this week: Taco Bell’s long-awaited ‘redefined drive-thru’
Trending this week: Taco Bell’s long-awaited ‘redefined drive-thru’
Jun 16, 2022
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Trending this week: Wingstop to expand social footprint with limited edition shoes
Trending this week: Wingstop to expand social footprint with limited edition shoes
Jun 9, 2022
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Trending this week: Taco Bell fans horrified to find shortage of Mexican Pizza
Trending this week: Taco Bell fans horrified to find shortage of Mexican Pizza
Jun 2, 2022
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Trending this week: McDonald’s to debut chocolate-pretzel McFlurry
Trending this week: McDonald’s to debut chocolate-pretzel McFlurry
May 26, 2022
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Trending: Executive shuffles at Brinker, KFC
Trending: Executive shuffles at Brinker, KFC
May 19, 2022
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Here’s why the $48 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund refill won’t pass in the Senate easily
Here’s why the $48 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund refill won’t pass in the Senate easily
May 13, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: Papa Johns plans to open nearly 2,000 stores by the end of 2025
Trending this week: Papa Johns plans to open nearly 2,000 stores by the end of 2025
May 12, 2022
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Judge acquits Mario Batali of sexual misconduct
Judge acquits Mario Batali of sexual misconduct
May 10, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Reef Technology confirms 5% company layoffs ahead of next round of investor funding
Reef Technology confirms 5% company layoffs ahead of next round of investor funding
May 10, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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