28 mergers and acquisitions in the restaurant industry in 2020

Dec 17, 2020

From Dunkin’ and Inspire, to BurgerFi to FAT Brands and Johnny Rockets, restaurants continued to be bought and sold amid COVID

Dec 17, 2020

This week on NRN.com, we spoke with DoorDash Chief Operating Officer Christopher Payne about what restaurants can expect from the company now that it’s gone public...

Focus Brands appoints Melissa Smith as chief people officer, among other executive appointments

Dec 17, 2020

Focus Brands also named Kendall Ware chief brand officer for Carvel and Cinnabon, and Alisa Gmelich chief brand officer for Auntie Anne's, among others

The 25 most-read Nation’s Restaurant News stories in 2020

Dec 17, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic dominates the headlines

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Papa John’s and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Dec 17, 2020

Plus additions at A&W, Buffalo’s Café, Cousins Subs, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Farmer Boys, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Lion’s Choice, Noodles & Company, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, Perkins, Qdoba Mexican Eats...

11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021

Dec 17, 2020

New prototypes, the emergence of consumer-packaged goods, the new food hall and more trends Nation’s Restaurant News’ editors predict for the new year