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Top 500 restaurant operators balance urban, suburban growth plans
Jun 21, 2022
After COVID-19 pushes brands out from urban centers, Top 500 companies settle into more of a balancing act with their growth.
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Successful restaurant chains leverage menus to do more with less
Jun 21, 2022
Higher prices, smaller menus, better equipment and smart marketing helped them to succeed
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Pizza and wings restaurants come back down to Earth
Jun 21, 2022
After an out-of-this-world 2020, the two highest-performing categories of the pandemic’s darkest days got a big dose of reality in 2021
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The most successful restaurants last year grew their omnichannel technology, not their portfolio
Jun 21, 2022
Nearly one-fifth of the chains in the NRN Top 500 grew their AUVs while their store growth shrank or stagnated. The secret? Omnichannel digital expansion.
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NRN editors discuss the cult of celebrity chefs, the Wendyverse, Chipotle’s new walk-up windows, Panera’s new format
Jun 17, 2022
Plus, hear from CKE’s Owen Klein on new menu development around Jurassic Park Dominion
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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Dave & Buster’s and Jimmy John’s
Jun 17, 2022
Plus innovation at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Chicken Salad Chick, Fatburger, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Häagen-Dazs, The Habit Burger Grill, The Human Bean, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Just Salad, Lion’s Choice, Main Event...
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Chipotle Mexican Grill tests new version of cauliflower rice
Jun 16, 2022
After the success of last year’s Cilantro-Lime version, the latest test is spiced with cumin and paprika
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Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express to arrive in Tampa
Jun 16, 2022
Co-branded Burger and Wings Brand Turns Up the Heat in Florida with 4-Store Development Deal in Tampa
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Chipotle expands digital access with loyalty program launch in Canada
Jun 15, 2022
Chipotle Rewards means real food becomes real free real fast
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RAVE Restaurant Group promotes Mike Burns to EVP and COO
Jun 15, 2022
RAVE Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVE), the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza, yesterday announced the promotion of Mike Burns, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 27, 2022. Burns...
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