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Krispy Kreme hit with cybersecurity attack on its information technology systemsKrispy Kreme hit with cybersecurity attack on its information technology systems

The JAB Holding Co.-owned doughnut brand said online ordering has been disrupted after the incident

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Dec 11, 2024
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Casual Dining
Dave & Buster’s announces resignation of CEO Chris MorrisDave & Buster’s announces resignation of CEO Chris Morris
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 10, 2024
1 Min Read
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Casual Dining
SPB Hospitality sells five brewery and specialty brands to Kelly CompaniesSPB Hospitality sells five brewery and specialty brands to Kelly Companies
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
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Quick Service
Starbucks China hires first chief growth officer following rumors of saleStarbucks China hires first chief growth officer following rumors of sale
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 10, 2024
2 Min Read
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Finance
Trending this week: A bevy of restaurant bankruptcies filled the courts in the past few weeksTrending this week: A bevy of restaurant bankruptcies filled the courts in the past few weeks
byNRN staff
Dec 10, 2024
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Menu Trends
Smalls Sliders sues Smashburger over trademark infringementSmalls Sliders sues Smashburger over trademark infringement
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 4, 2024
2 Min Read
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Quick Service
Pizza Hut unveils first drive-thru restaurant menu
Pizza Hut unveils first drive-thru restaurant menu
Dec 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
California voters narrowly reject $18 minimum wage increase
California voters narrowly reject $18 minimum wage increase
Nov 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Smoothie King appoints former Red Robin exec as chief information officer
Smoothie King appoints former Red Robin exec as chief information officer
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Panera bolsters executive board with new appointments from Starbucks and Bloomin’ Brands
Panera bolsters executive board with new appointments from Starbucks and Bloomin’ Brands
Nov 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Operations
McDonald’s, childcare, fast-casual pizza bankruptcy
McDonald’s, childcare, fast-casual pizza bankruptcy
Nov 18, 2024
byNRN staff
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Finance
Greg Flynn-Applebee’s, California fast-food wage, Cracker Barrel
Greg Flynn-Applebee’s, California fast-food wage, Cracker Barrel
Nov 15, 2024
byNRN staff
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Casual Dining
Cracker Barrel reports positive same-store sales for second quarter in a row
Cracker Barrel reports positive same-store sales for second quarter in a row
Nov 14, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Moe’s Southwest Grill promotes Mike Smith to chief brand officer
Moe’s Southwest Grill promotes Mike Smith to chief brand officer
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Wonder
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Wonder-Grubhub, NLRB rules, CAVA
Wonder-Grubhub, NLRB rules, CAVA
Nov 14, 2024
byNRN staff
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GoTo Foods names Kieran Donahue as new chief commercial officer
GoTo Foods names Kieran Donahue as new chief commercial officer
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Krispy Kreme chief growth officer Matthew Spanjers to leave company
Krispy Kreme chief growth officer Matthew Spanjers to leave company
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
Subway prototype, restaurant M&A, Starbucks delivery
Subway prototype, restaurant M&A, Starbucks delivery
Nov 13, 2024
byNRN staff
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Operations
Labor Board’s Starbucks decision overrules almost 40 years of precedent
Labor Board’s Starbucks decision overrules almost 40 years of precedent
Nov 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Trending this week: How the 2024 election results will impact the restaurant industry
Trending this week: How the 2024 election results will impact the restaurant industry
Nov 12, 2024
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Casual Dining
Chipotle CEO, KFC lawsuit, Red Lobster menu
Chipotle CEO, KFC lawsuit, Red Lobster menu
Nov 12, 2024
byNRN staff
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Fast Casual
First Watch completes second largest franchisee acquisition deal in company history
First Watch completes second largest franchisee acquisition deal in company history
Nov 11, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Sweetgreen fries, Bloomin’ refranchise, Autocado owner
Sweetgreen fries, Bloomin’ refranchise, Autocado owner
Nov 11, 2024
byNRN staff
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Menu Trends
Papa Johns, Dutch Bros, Red Robin
Papa Johns, Dutch Bros, Red Robin
Nov 8, 2024
byNRN staff
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2024 election, Tim Hortons, Dine Brands
2024 election, Tim Hortons, Dine Brands
Nov 7, 2024
byNRN staff
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Finance
How the 2024 election results will impact the restaurant industry
How the 2024 election results will impact the restaurant industry
Nov 6, 2024
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4 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
Fast-food sales, Burger King-China, TGI Fridays
Fast-food sales, Burger King-China, TGI Fridays
Nov 6, 2024
byNRN staff
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Fast Casual
Portillo’s struggles to compete against discounters as same-store sales and traffic decline
Portillo’s struggles to compete against discounters as same-store sales and traffic decline
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Oath Pizza declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Oath Pizza declares Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
TGI Fridays bankruptcy, Twin Peaks spinoff, Red Lobster COO
TGI Fridays bankruptcy, Twin Peaks spinoff, Red Lobster COO
Nov 5, 2024
byNRN staff
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Menu Trends
Trending this week: New items from McDonald’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell
Trending this week: New items from McDonald’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell
Nov 4, 2024
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Casual Dining
FAT Brands to spin off Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones in joint public offering
FAT Brands to spin off Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones in joint public offering
Nov 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Labor
Slowing job growth, Starbucks testing, BJ’s discounts
Slowing job growth, Starbucks testing, BJ’s discounts
Nov 4, 2024
byNRN staff
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Fast Casual
El Pollo Loco navigates a tough consumer environment as Q3 traffic declines 7.6%
El Pollo Loco navigates a tough consumer environment as Q3 traffic declines 7.6%
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
FAT Brands reports another quarter of revenue growth while operating at a loss
FAT Brands reports another quarter of revenue growth while operating at a loss
Nov 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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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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