Taco Bell takes taco subscription program national

Another round of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is looking less likely

"There might be something small for restaurants. But the economy is booming,” a senior White House official said.

NRN editors discuss how the labor crisis became the Great Resignation and what restaurant operators can do about it

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Plus, an interview with Kristen Barnett of Hungry House.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, KFC and Taco Bell

Plus innovation at Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, Blaze Pizza, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Cinnaholic, The Coffee Bean & Teal Leaf, Cold Stone Creamery, Donatos, El Pollo Loco, First Watch, Frisch’s Big Boy, The Habit Burger Grill, Hungry Howie’s, I Heart Mac & Cheese, Jack’s Family Restaurants, Jamba, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Juice it Up!, Luna Grill, Modern Market Eatery, Noodles & Company, Peet’s Coffee, Scooter’s Coffee, Smoothie King, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Veggie Grill, Velvet Taco Voodoo Doughnut, Wayback Burgers, Whataburger, White Castle and Yogurtland.

Papa Johns announces its largest-ever franchise deal; plans to expand aggressively in China and beyond

Papa Johns is looking to bolster its international presence in new markets like China, Russia, and Germany starting with a franchise agreement in Southern China.

Taco Bell takes taco subscription program national

Tested in Arizona last year, the Taco Lover’s Pass attracted new loyalty members.

The only unionized Starbucks store staged a walkout over COVID safety issues

Workers at the recently unionized Buffalo, N.Y. Starbucks store walked out on Jan. 5 to protest unsafe working conditions.

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The plant-based chicken product will launch nationwide, available starting Jan. 10 a la carte in six or 12-piece orders.

VCR Group launches restaurant membership as NFT

The restaurant won’t open until 2023, but membership is for sale for the right price in Ether.

How 2021 shaped Chipotle’s digital journey

The chain’s chief restaurant officer recounts last year’s success — and shares what to expect in 2022.

Another Broken Egg expands reimaging program

“New South’ restaurant format features full bar, access to patio.