A state-by-state guide to minimum wage in 2019
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More than 20 states and a number of municipalities increased the minimum wage just before or on New Year’s Day 2019, including recent statewide increases approved by voters in Arkansas and Missouri.
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McDonald’s makes two key changes to value menu
The updates came a week after Taco bell announced a rebrand of its dollar menu.
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Analysis: 5 ways Brian Niccol has ‘Taco Bell-ized’ Chipotle
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Chipotle's marketing triumphs last year resembled past Taco Bell tactics.
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Carl’s Jr. launches plant-based burger in 1,100 restaurants
Working Lunch: Affordable Care Act takes a hit
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Align Public Strategies discussed how the recent ruling impacts restaurant operators.
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Chipotle adds ‘Lifestyle Bowls’ for paleo, keto, Whole30 dieters
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Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical parent to close 23 restaurants
Fiesta Restaurant Group closed 14 Pollo Tropical and 9 Taco Cabana units in Florida, Georgia and Texas.
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From CBD to carrot dogs: The year in food trends
NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn and menu trends analyst Nancy Kruse look back on 2018.
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16 predictions for restaurants in 2019
NRN editors and other experts predict how the industry will eat, drink and innovate.
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IHOP withdraws ads from ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’
The Fox News host's controversial comments on immigrants "don't align with our values," IHOP says.
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