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Panera Bread sued a third time over highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink Panera Bread sued a third time over highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink

Lauren Skerritt is the third consumer to sue Panera, after she drank two and a half Charged Lemonades and began experiencing heart problems

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jan 19, 2024

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Grubhub agrees to pay $3.5 million in Massachusetts lawsuit over ‘unlawful’ pandemic-era fees Grubhub agrees to pay $3.5 million in Massachusetts lawsuit over ‘unlawful’ pandemic-era fees

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 18, 2024

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Burger King aquires franchisee 1022 restaurant Carrols

Trending this week: Burger King parent company to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group Trending this week: Burger King parent company to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group

Jan 18, 2024

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5 Ways to craft comforting salads 5 Ways to craft comforting salads

Jan 17, 2024

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Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Schlotzsky’s, and McAlister’s Deli Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Schlotzsky’s, and McAlister’s Deli

Jan 17, 2024

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Making the most of Dry January Making the most of Dry January

Jan 16, 2024

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Menu prices continued to decelerate in December

Menu prices continued to decelerate in December

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Trending this week: Taco Bell enters a new value era with the launch of the New Cravings Value menu

Trending this week: Taco Bell enters a new value era with the launch of the New Cravings Value menu

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Why drinkable desserts are the solution to the growing afternoon daypart

Why drinkable desserts are the solution to the growing afternoon daypart

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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McDonald’s brings the Double Big Mac back to the U.S.

McDonald’s brings the Double Big Mac back to the U.S.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Jack in the Box-Del Taco parent saw 2023 as a ‘pivotal year,’ CEO says

Jack in the Box-Del Taco parent saw 2023 as a ‘pivotal year,’ CEO says

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Jason Triail joins The Habit Burger Grill as culinary innovation director

Jason Triail joins The Habit Burger Grill as culinary innovation director

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Applebee’s taps into mezcal for the first time

Applebee’s taps into mezcal for the first time

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Beverage Trends

The rise of the drinkable dessert on restaurant menus

The rise of the drinkable dessert on restaurant menus

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Chick-fil-A, Carl’s Jr., and Hardee’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Chick-fil-A, Carl’s Jr., and Hardee’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Beverage Trends

How Gott’s Roadside captures California wine country in a burger restaurant chain

How Gott’s Roadside captures California wine country in a burger restaurant chain

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Sweetgreen gets jump start on healthy resolutions with new marketing campaign, protein bowl

Sweetgreen gets jump start on healthy resolutions with new marketing campaign, protein bowl

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Chick-fil-A brings tropical beverages to the menu this January

Chick-fil-A brings tropical beverages to the menu this January

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Biscuitville expands roles of C-suite executives

Biscuitville expands roles of C-suite executives

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Starbucks customers can now bring in their personal cup for almost every transaction

Starbucks customers can now bring in their personal cup for almost every transaction

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Beverage Trends

Dry January doesn’t have to mean weak drink sales

Dry January doesn’t have to mean weak drink sales

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Just Salad partners with James Beard nominated chef Amanda Cohen for ‘Veganuary’ salad

Just Salad partners with James Beard nominated chef Amanda Cohen for ‘Veganuary’ salad

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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What should we expect for restaurant menus in 2024?

What should we expect for restaurant menus in 2024?

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KFC adds Honey BBQ and Spicy Mac & Cheese to its wraps lineup

KFC adds Honey BBQ and Spicy Mac & Cheese to its wraps lineup

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

NRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A being open on Sundays, Chuck E. Cheese’s possible sale, and Olive Garden’s appeal

NRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A being open on Sundays, Chuck E. Cheese’s possible sale, and Olive Garden’s appeal

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Beverage Trends

The year in beverages: A look at standout drinks at restaurant chains in 2023

The year in beverages: A look at standout drinks at restaurant chains in 2023

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Best of Menu Tracker: A look at some of the standout new menu items in 2023

Best of Menu Tracker: A look at some of the standout new menu items in 2023

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Funnel cake fries: An increasingly popular treat

Funnel cake fries: An increasingly popular treat

byNRN staff, Datassential

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2023 was the year of sauces

2023 was the year of sauces

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Papa Johns adds new Cheesy Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust pizza to the menu

Papa Johns adds new Cheesy Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust pizza to the menu

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Dunkin’ to remove coconut milk from the menu at the end of the year

Dunkin’ to remove coconut milk from the menu at the end of the year

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Regional Chains

14 restaurant industry predictions for 2024 from NRN and RH editors

14 restaurant industry predictions for 2024 from NRN and RH editors

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Regional Chains

Coffee is growing — and so are these 10 emerging chains

Coffee is growing — and so are these 10 emerging chains

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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