Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing gelato for the first time

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Taco Bell is testing gelato for the first time

The gelato test will take place at a single California restaurant for two weeks, or until supplies last.

NRN editors discuss TikTok for recruiting, Chipotle’s child labor violations and Panera’s menu slimdown

Plus, hear from Kelli Alldredge, president of Chicken N Pickle.

Chef John Tesar becomes target in California labor dispute

Unite Here Local 11 and elected officials register concern over Laguna Cliffs Marriott developments.

Consumers choose chicken sandwiches based on the product, not restaurant brand or price

New data from Revenue Management Solutions finds consumers choose a chicken product over a chicken brand or price.

Panera may be axing 30 menu items — but why?

Although the company would not go much further into detail, news of the streamlined menu first reached the public ear via a viral TikTok which has since been made private — allegedly from a Panera employee who claimed approximately 30 menu items were getting the axe from Panera cafes.

Zaxby’s strong Southeastern brand continues to expand out West

Chef John Tesar, Calif. resort restaurant end relationship amid labor dispute

Modern Steak at Laguna Cliffs Marriott remains open, but it will be rebranded late in the year, a hotel spokesperson says. Tesar apologizes to Unite Here union members.

Meet the newest trend in restaurant design

During a conversation with Smalls Sliders CEO Maria Rivera earlier this year, executive editor Alicia Kelso noted that she said she believes that “modular is the future.”

Why Kate Jaspon decided to stay with Inspire Brands after its Dunkin' acquisition

During the Prosper Forum last week, Inspire CFO Kate Jaspon outlined some of the company’s benefits of scale, including cross branding and tech integrations.

D.C. based Neapolitan pizza chain Pupatella looks to local neighborhoods for growth

Leaders Cord Thomas and Michael Berger talk about the power of a restaurant woven into the fabric of its local community.

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