Fast Casual

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill broadens footprint in U.S. growing 50% over the last five years

Jun 28, 2023

Six new locations, including traditional and Digital Café style formats, are planned to open before the end of the year, specifically targeting expansion in Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Noodles & Company names Ruth’s Chris Mike Hynes exec as CFO

Jun 28, 2023

He has spent the past 15 years at Ruth’s Chris, most recently as VP of finance and accounting.

Bringing a twist to points-based loyalty, restaurant brands seek to ‘surprise and delight’

Jun 26, 2023

Operators seek to drive excitement around the possibility of free rewards.

Taco Bell, Chipotle named two of the most influential companies in the world

Jun 26, 2023

Taco Bell and Chipotle are the only two restaurant companies on Time’s top 100 list, and just the third since its inception in 2021.

NRN editors discuss Cava’s IPO, digital games, MrBeast and the Top 500

Jun 23, 2023

Plus, hear from Tom Krouse, CEO of Donatos

Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, and Dunkin’

Jun 22, 2023

Plus innovation at Buffalo’s Café, Casey’s, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Cotton Patch Cafe, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, Hungry Howie’s, Native Grill & Wings, Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub, Panera Bread, Paris Baguette, Piada Italian Street Food, Rush...

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

Jun 22, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains by domestic systemwide sales, giving a detailed look at the biggest players in the industry. This year, we once again partnered with Datassential and its Firefly platform to...

Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segment

Jun 22, 2023

Los Angeles-based restaurant posted 155% systemwide sales increase in 2022.

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

Jun 22, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains by domestic systemwide sales, giving a detailed look at the biggest players in the industry. This year, we once again partnered with Datassential and its Firefly platform to...

Blaze Pizza adds two more executives from Focus Brands

Jun 21, 2023

Kevin Moran and Johnny Tellez join Blaze Pizza from Focus Brands, where CEO Beto Guajardo also recently served.

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