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Chick fil A Maple Pepper Bacon 2 (1)
Top 500 Restaurants
Chick-fil-A is launching a new Maple Pepper Bacon SandwichChick-fil-A is launching a new Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich

The restaurant company’s newest seasonal entrée hits the market after 16 variations were created and six variations were actually tested.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
May 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
ChickenFi Storefront
Sandwich Trends
BurgerFi becomes ChickenFi to draw attention to the debut of its chicken sandwichBurgerFi becomes ChickenFi to draw attention to the debut of its chicken sandwich
byHolly Petre
May 21, 2024
1 Min Read
MenuMasters Nancy Silverton with award
MenuMasters Spotlight
An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters AwardsAn insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards
byBret Thorn, Patricia Cobe
May 21, 2024
sprouted coffee
Beverage Trends
Nine trendy beverages at the National Restaurant ShowNine trendy beverages at the National Restaurant Show
byBret Thorn
May 21, 2024
9 Slides
CAVA restaurant Nat bowl
Food Trends
CAVA picks winners for bowl contest, adding 3 new items to the menu through JuneCAVA picks winners for bowl contest, adding 3 new items to the menu through June
byHolly Petre
May 21, 2024
1 Min Read
onion jam flavor of the week
Food Trends
A sweet and savory condiment, onion jamA sweet and savory condiment, onion jam
byNRN staff, Datassential
May 20, 2024
6 Slides
MenuMasters winners 2024
MenuMasters Spotlight
Nancy Silverton, Meherwan Irani, and Sam ‘the cooking guy’ Zien honored at MenuMasters Awards gala
Nancy Silverton, Meherwan Irani, and Sam ‘the cooking guy’ Zien honored at MenuMasters Awards gala
May 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Ray Villaman, CEO/owner of the Tahoe Restaurant Group
Finance
How to find a balance between raising prices and lowering food costs
How to find a balance between raising prices and lowering food costs
May 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Greenridge
Food Trends
How more healthful food can be good for business
How more healthful food can be good for business
May 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Cheesecake Factory fourth quarter 2023
Food Trends
NRN editors discuss brand activations, Cheesecake Factory earnings, and the future of QSR with low-income consumers
NRN editors discuss brand activations, Cheesecake Factory earnings, and the future of QSR with low-income consumers
May 17, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
mexican mule flavor of the week
Beverage Trends
The agave version of a vodka cocktail, Mexican Mule
The agave version of a vodka cocktail, Mexican Mule
May 16, 2024
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6 Slides
byNRN staff, Datassential
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Food Trends
A look at the FABI Award winners from one of the judges
A look at the FABI Award winners from one of the judges
May 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Grandma McFlurry
Marketing & Branding
McDonald’s new Grandma McFlurry shines a light on the loneliness epidemic
McDonald’s new Grandma McFlurry shines a light on the loneliness epidemic
May 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Pizza Hut MHB WIRE
Food Trends
Trending this week: Pizza Hut is getting into the burger business
Trending this week: Pizza Hut is getting into the burger business
May 16, 2024
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10 Slides
McDonald's sign
Quick Service
McDonald’s value playbook will likely include a $5 value meal
McDonald’s value playbook will likely include a $5 value meal
May 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Schlotzsky’s
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Schlotzsky’s
May 15, 2024
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18 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Goes Abroad Milan Italy
Fast Casual
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls expands to Italy
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls expands to Italy
May 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
jack in the box del taco 2Q2024 HOTC
Quick Service
Jack in the Box emphasizes value with barbell offerings
Jack in the Box emphasizes value with barbell offerings
May 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Korean fried chicken
Fast Casual
Korean fried chicken goes glam, and Rocco DiSpirito has star power
Korean fried chicken goes glam, and Rocco DiSpirito has star power
May 14, 2024
byPatricia Cobe, Bret Thorn
Pizza Hut MHB WIRE
Top 500 Restaurants
Pizza Hut is getting into the burger business
Pizza Hut is getting into the burger business
May 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
jasper white
Operations
Pioneering Boston chef Jasper White dies at age 69
Pioneering Boston chef Jasper White dies at age 69
May 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
7 Brew storefront
Quick Service
Why the coffee segment is so hot right now
Why the coffee segment is so hot right now
May 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
Dutch Bros Starbucks
Top 500 Restaurants
Here’s why Dutch Bros is doing better than Starbucks right now
Here’s why Dutch Bros is doing better than Starbucks right now
May 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Starbucks, and Burger King
Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Starbucks, and Burger King
May 10, 2024
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30 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
krispy kreme mcd
Quick Service
Here’s what to expect from the expanded Krispy Kreme/McDonald’s partnership
Here’s what to expect from the expanded Krispy Kreme/McDonald’s partnership
May 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Food Trends
Trending this week: KFC U.S. takes a big hit in a competitive chicken category
Trending this week: KFC U.S. takes a big hit in a competitive chicken category
May 9, 2024
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10 Slides
flavor of the week chantilly cream
Food Trends
The simple but elegant dessert topping, Chantilly cream
The simple but elegant dessert topping, Chantilly cream
May 9, 2024
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6 Slides
byNRN staff, Datassential
Nashville Hot flavor of the week
Food Trends
Predicting future food and beverage trends
Predicting future food and beverage trends
May 8, 2024
byNRN staff
taco bell
Top 500 Restaurants
Restaurants embrace sauces as Gen Z demands new flavors
Restaurants embrace sauces as Gen Z demands new flavors
May 7, 2024
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13 Slides
byNRN staff
Panera-drinks-lineup
Fast Casual
Panera is dropping the controversial Charged Lemonades from its menus
Panera is dropping the controversial Charged Lemonades from its menus
May 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Bloomin Outback Steakhouse Q1 2024
Casual Dining
Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands notes consumer pressures
Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands notes consumer pressures
May 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
First Watch first quarter 2024
Family Dining
Despite ‘choppy’ Q1 traffic, First Watch speeds service times with tech
Despite ‘choppy’ Q1 traffic, First Watch speeds service times with tech
May 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Sweetgreen adds steak protein to its permanent menu
Sweetgreen adds steak protein to its permanent menu
May 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Emerging Chains
How big restaurant chains are trying to get in on the growing coffee segment
How big restaurant chains are trying to get in on the growing coffee segment
May 7, 2024
byNRN staff
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Delivery
President of National Restaurant Association Show shares what’s new at this year’s event
President of National Restaurant Association Show shares what’s new at this year’s event
May 6, 2024
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Fogo de Chão exterior at sunset
Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
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Breakfasts at The Granola Bar
Family Dining
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
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Casual Dining
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