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Restaurants use technology to personalize customer experiences

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Operators follow the lead of internet giants to compete.
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Five ways Taco Bell is proving its brand relevance

Taco Bell

While the rest of the QSR world can’t keep up with customers, says CEO Brian Niccol.
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Chili’s president discusses company restructuring

Chili's

Kelli Valade says the brand is “constantly evaluating” its business model.
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Hooters franchisee to open fast-casual spinoff

Hooters

Hoots will serve Hooters’ food, but without its iconic waitresses.
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Guy Fieri revamps sandwich counter at Orlando Planet Hollywood

Orlando Planet Hollywood

The celebrity chef freshens the menu with variety and donkey sauce.
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Freshii raises $96M in IPO

Freshii

The health-focused, fast-casual chain’s stock rises in the offering.
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National Tables: Expanding empires

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Some of the hottest restaurants in the country aren’t the stereotypical one-offs you night expect.
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Labor groups amp up Andy Puzder protests

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The Fight for $15 backs its protests and files 33 complaints against CKE franchisees.
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Rita’s CEO Jeff Moody steps down

Rita's

Mike Lorelli is named interim CEO.
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A potential new headache emerges for Chipotle

Chipotle

Higher prices for avocados could hurt profits if U.S. implements tariff on Mexican goods.
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