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Black Box Intelligence: Restaurant sales, traffic stumble again in November amid COVID spikes and colder weatherBlack Box Intelligence: Restaurant sales, traffic stumble again in November amid COVID spikes and colder weather

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Dec 9, 2020
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Quick Service
Taco Bell’s trimmed value menu to expand with $1 Loaded Nacho TacoTaco Bell’s trimmed value menu to expand with $1 Loaded Nacho Taco
byNancy Luna
Dec 9, 2020
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Flavor of the Week: Lingonberry — Scandinavia’s answer to the cranberryFlavor of the Week: Lingonberry — Scandinavia’s answer to the cranberry
byDatassential
Dec 7, 2020
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Chef Trends
Chefs on the Move: Hotels opening next year announce who will be running their kitchensChefs on the Move: Hotels opening next year announce who will be running their kitchens
byBret Thorn
Dec 7, 2020
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Sweet indulgences satisfy as pandemic cravings growSweet indulgences satisfy as pandemic cravings grow
byNancy Kruse
Dec 7, 2020
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Subway names Paul Fabre to culinary teamSubway names Paul Fabre to culinary team
byRon Ruggless
Dec 7, 2020
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5 things to consider when building your restaurant recovery plan
5 things to consider when building your restaurant recovery plan
Dec 4, 2020
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5 Slides
byFern Glazer
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Chef Trends
Charlie Palmer works on new business models for a post-pandemic world
Charlie Palmer works on new business models for a post-pandemic world
Dec 3, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Family Dining
Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ and Starbucks
Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ and Starbucks
Dec 3, 2020
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17 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Shake Shack adds truffle burgers to menus in New York City and Southern California
Shake Shack adds truffle burgers to menus in New York City and Southern California
Dec 1, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Food Trends
Doughnuts are a reliable treat and pandemic check booster
Doughnuts are a reliable treat and pandemic check booster
Nov 30, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
chipotle introduces new brisket protein
Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill adds smoked brisket to menu at 64 restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill adds smoked brisket to menu at 64 restaurants
Nov 30, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Food Trends
Flavor of the Week: Gouda – the Dutch cheese
Flavor of the Week: Gouda – the Dutch cheese
Nov 30, 2020
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6 Slides
byDatassential
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Menu Tracker: New items from Checkers & Rally’s, P.F. Chang’s and Tim Hortons
Menu Tracker: New items from Checkers & Rally’s, P.F. Chang’s and Tim Hortons
Nov 25, 2020
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14 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Grindhouse diy burger kit covid
Food Trends
When it comes to DIY meal kits, restaurants must stay nimble and shift with demand
When it comes to DIY meal kits, restaurants must stay nimble and shift with demand
Nov 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byFern Glazer
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Marketing & Branding
Marketing firms af&co and Carbonate predict Quesabirria, hot cocktails and more trends for 2021
Marketing firms af&co and Carbonate predict Quesabirria, hot cocktails and more trends for 2021
Nov 23, 2020
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12 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Showcasing low- and no-alcohol beverages
Showcasing low- and no-alcohol beverages
Nov 19, 2020
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1 Min Read
Bad Apple
Beverage Trends
Calvados: the French apple brandy that’s ripe for fall cocktails
Calvados: the French apple brandy that’s ripe for fall cocktails
Nov 19, 2020
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byDavid Flaherty, Marketing director
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Chick-fil-A and Del Taco
Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Chick-fil-A and Del Taco
Nov 19, 2020
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17 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Food Trends
Flavor of the week: Himalayan salt – the pink salt
Flavor of the week: Himalayan salt – the pink salt
Nov 16, 2020
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6 Slides
byDatassential
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How Arby’s transformed a viral TikTok moment into a new LTO
How Arby’s transformed a viral TikTok moment into a new LTO
Nov 13, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, IHOP and Krispy Kreme
Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, IHOP and Krispy Kreme
Nov 13, 2020
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15 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Trending this week: Flynn Restaurant Group’s $816 million offer to buy NPC International out of bankruptcy
Trending this week: Flynn Restaurant Group’s $816 million offer to buy NPC International out of bankruptcy
Nov 12, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Quick Service
Chick-fil-A adds online ordering after testing in summer
Chick-fil-A adds online ordering after testing in summer
Nov 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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What you need to know about McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches program
What you need to know about McDonald’s Accelerating the Arches program
Nov 11, 2020
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8 Slides
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Beverage Trends
First Watch rolls out alcohol menu nationwide for the first time
First Watch rolls out alcohol menu nationwide for the first time
Nov 10, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Pizza Hut to debut 2 pizzas made with Beyond Meat sausage crumbles
Pizza Hut to debut 2 pizzas made with Beyond Meat sausage crumbles
Nov 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Chef Trends
Some food travels well: How Buffalo Wild Wings and McAlister’s Deli deliver a quality experience
Some food travels well: How Buffalo Wild Wings and McAlister’s Deli deliver a quality experience
Nov 9, 2020
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byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor
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Food Trends
Flavor of the week: Brioche – the rich French bread
Flavor of the week: Brioche – the rich French bread
Nov 9, 2020
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6 Slides
byDatassential
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Quick Service
McDonald’s is introducing a new crispy chicken sandwich in 2021 as part of new growth strategy
McDonald’s is introducing a new crispy chicken sandwich in 2021 as part of new growth strategy
Nov 9, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Nancy Luna
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Denny’s, Panera Bread and McDonald’s
Menu Tracker: New items from Denny’s, Panera Bread and McDonald’s
Nov 6, 2020
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17 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Quick Service
Trending this week: What the Inspire Brands-Dunkin’ Brands deal could mean for restaurant mergers and acquisitions going forward
Trending this week: What the Inspire Brands-Dunkin’ Brands deal could mean for restaurant mergers and acquisitions going forward
Nov 5, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Quick Service
Wendy’s names new COO, closes field offices
Wendy’s names new COO, closes field offices
Nov 5, 2020
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4 Slides
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Wendy’s breakfast gains steam as quick-service brand looks at building drive-thru-only restaurants
Wendy’s breakfast gains steam as quick-service brand looks at building drive-thru-only restaurants
Nov 4, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Food Trends
Reimagining the humble cheeseburger in the age of COVID-19
Reimagining the humble cheeseburger in the age of COVID-19
Nov 3, 2020
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byNancy Kruse, President

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