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25 restaurant and franchisee bankruptcies in 2020

Dec 21, 2020

Casual-dining chains and large franchisees saw the largest number of bankruptcies this year during the COVID pandemic

Schlotzsky’s rolls out two new smaller store prototypes for off-premise-focused experience

Dec 18, 2020

The Focus Brands-owned sandwich chain will open the first new units in Oklahoma and Arkansas in 2021

TooJay’s Deli announces search for new CEO; former UNO CEO Jim Ilaria serves as interim CEO

Dec 18, 2020

Fast-casual restaurant emerged from bankruptcy in September

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

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn on how Fog Cutter Capital merger will allow for portfolio expansion

Dec 17, 2020

Fog Cutter is now a subsidiary of FAT Brands; the company is eying mid-sized fast-casual and/or casual-dining acquisitions in 2021

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