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"The extra strategy is not doing more work or doing the next thing. The extra strategy is finding an internal way to find a moment where you're able to influence, impact and change our profession. What's next is what we're doing today, and that's the most important thing."- Thomas Keller

Aug 29, 2022
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Quick Service
Del Taco to introduce tortasDel Taco to introduce tortas
byBret Thorn
Aug 29, 2022
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Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Cracker Barrel and Sonic Drive-InMenu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Cracker Barrel and Sonic Drive-In
byBret Thorn
Aug 26, 2022
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Charleys Philly Steaks eliminates deli sandwiches to concentrate on its core productCharleys Philly Steaks eliminates deli sandwiches to concentrate on its core product
byBret Thorn
Aug 24, 2022
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Casual Dining
Chili’s Grill & Bar parent Brinker International looks to build traffic, reduce discountingChili’s Grill & Bar parent Brinker International looks to build traffic, reduce discounting
byRon Ruggless
Aug 24, 2022
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Taco Bell is testing out flatbreads and wrapsTaco Bell is testing out flatbreads and wraps
byJoanna Fantozzi
Aug 23, 2022
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Beverage Trends
Cocktails paired with a snack add a new dimension to drinking
Cocktails paired with a snack add a new dimension to drinking
Aug 23, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Beverage Trends
Flavor of the Week: Black Cherry
Flavor of the Week: Black Cherry
Aug 23, 2022
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byDatassential
Burger King Impossible Chicken Sandwich Test Plant Based
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The new plant-based leader is... Burger King?
The new plant-based leader is... Burger King?
Aug 23, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Wendy’s removes romaine in 3-state suspected E. coli outbreak
Wendy’s removes romaine in 3-state suspected E. coli outbreak
Aug 22, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
IHOP Scary Face Pancake Choice Menu
Family Dining
IHOP expands customization with Choice menu
IHOP expands customization with Choice menu
Aug 22, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Burger King tests plant-based chicken sandwich
Burger King tests plant-based chicken sandwich
Aug 22, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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NRN editors discuss Denny’s hiring push, Starbucks’ latest union battle, Kevin Hart’s new restaurant
NRN editors discuss Denny’s hiring push, Starbucks’ latest union battle, Kevin Hart’s new restaurant
Aug 19, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Outback Steakhouse
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Outback Steakhouse
Aug 19, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chef Jose Garces expands Buena Onda taqueria
Chef Jose Garces expands Buena Onda taqueria
Aug 18, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Taco Bell is testing out a new plant-based protein
Taco Bell is testing out a new plant-based protein
Aug 18, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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The Best Sandwiches of 2022
The Best Sandwiches of 2022
Aug 17, 2022
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MenuMasters: Trends for late summer and early fall
MenuMasters: Trends for late summer and early fall
Aug 16, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Menu Trends
Flavor of the Week: A Middle Eastern and Mediterranean favorite, Falafel
Flavor of the Week: A Middle Eastern and Mediterranean favorite, Falafel
Aug 15, 2022
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byDatassential
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Chick-fil-A tests its first new breakfast item in 5 years
Chick-fil-A tests its first new breakfast item in 5 years
Aug 15, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Plant based restaurant concept Hart House from comedian Kevin Hart readies first location
Plant based restaurant concept Hart House from comedian Kevin Hart readies first location
Aug 15, 2022
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Casual Dining
Red Robin pulls out value guns amid ‘disappointing’ Q2 sales
Red Robin pulls out value guns amid ‘disappointing’ Q2 sales
Aug 11, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Menu Tracker: New items from Papa Johns, Popeyes and Wendy’s
Menu Tracker: New items from Papa Johns, Popeyes and Wendy’s
Aug 11, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Wendys Q2 2023 Reef Scale back
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Wendy’s scales back planned Reef delivery units
Wendy’s scales back planned Reef delivery units
Aug 10, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Papa Johns gives crustless pizza a try with new ‘Papa Bowls’
Papa Johns gives crustless pizza a try with new ‘Papa Bowls’
Aug 9, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
Applebee’s-IHOP parent Dine views price as market-share advantage
Applebee’s-IHOP parent Dine views price as market-share advantage
Aug 9, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Flavor of the Week: Yellow Lentils
Flavor of the Week: Yellow Lentils
Aug 9, 2022
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byDatassential
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Quick Service
Wendy’s to debut French Toast Sticks on Aug. 15
Wendy’s to debut French Toast Sticks on Aug. 15
Aug 9, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss earnings from Yum Brands and Starbucks, plus the return of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
NRN editors discuss earnings from Yum Brands and Starbucks, plus the return of the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Aug 5, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Salad and Go bundles breakfast and lunch with new offer
Salad and Go bundles breakfast and lunch with new offer
Aug 5, 2022
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Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Little Caesars
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Little Caesars
Aug 5, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Taco Bell and Milk Bar partner up to create strawberry bell truffles
Taco Bell and Milk Bar partner up to create strawberry bell truffles
Aug 5, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Chuy s Smaller Menu Q2 2022
Casual Dining
Chuy’s expects to add specials as it continues with pared-down menu
Chuy’s expects to add specials as it continues with pared-down menu
Aug 5, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Food Trends
Panda Express to launch signature beverages while First Watch plans plant-based tacos
Panda Express to launch signature beverages while First Watch plans plant-based tacos
Aug 4, 2022
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byNRN staff
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Trending this week: Meet the superstar of Yum Brands’ tough second quarter
Trending this week: Meet the superstar of Yum Brands’ tough second quarter
Aug 4, 2022
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byNRN staff

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Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
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