Quiznos-Taco Del Mar parent REGO Restaurant Group promotes Mark Lohmann to president

Dec 09, 2020

Former chief brand officer succeeds CEO Tim Casey in the role; retains his marketing responsibilities

Nominate leaders, innovators, executives, store-level and inspirational people in the restaurant and foodservice industry for this year’s Reader Picks for Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2021 Power List

Dec 08, 2020

Submissions will complement January list of influential people demonstrating innovative and inclusive leadership during the past year

Vitality Bowls CEO and co-founder Roy Gilad on the superfood café’s strength during COVID

Dec 08, 2020

With almost 100 units and franchisees to care for, Gilad and his wife Tara had to work quickly

20 restaurant brands that unveiled new store prototypes this year, from KFC to Burger King to Chipotle

Dec 07, 2020

Quick-service, fast-casual and casual-dining restaurants were all impacted by the COVID pandemic, forcing a change in future store designs to accommodate more technology and less dine-in

Sweet indulgences satisfy as pandemic cravings grow

Dec 07, 2020

Restaurants are getting creative with indulgent desserts as the need for a sweet pandemic escape continues

Qdoba names Leviathan Winn as chief financial officer

Dec 07, 2020

Fast-casual brand hires former Taco Bell global CFO

Paris Baguette names Mark Mele as chief development officer

Dec 04, 2020

Mele previously held the position of chief development officer for Lightbridge Franchise Co.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ and Starbucks

Dec 03, 2020

Plus additions at Baskin-Robbins, Black Seed Bagels, Buca di Beppo, Clean Juice, Dutch Bros Coffee, Eureka!, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Nekter Juice Bar, Shake Shack, Slaters 50/50, Smashburger, Torchy’s Tacos...

Dec 03, 2020

This week on NRN.com, the most-read story was the California Restaurant Association joining operators in Michigan, Philadelphia and Oregon in suing local authorities to reopen dining rooms. Nation’s Restaurant News took a look at whether those...

El Pollo Loco and La Madeleine reveal new prototype stores geared for off-premise orders

Dec 02, 2020

Bakery-cafe chain la Madeleine plans to open a store with a drive-thru, while El Pollo Loco is redesigning restaurants to include twin drive-thru lanes.