After nearly 50 years, Squeeze In is finally all grown up

Nov 20, 2023

Squeeze In, which started as a tiny restaurant in Truckee, Calif. in 1974, has ambitious growth plans behind its ‘vibe and a half.’

How restaurants are preparing for California’s minimum wage hike

Nov 20, 2023

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1228 into law in September, which will raise the minimum wage for quick-service workers to $20 per hour starting April 1, with an annual increase in line with inflation. The state’s current minimum wage...

NRN editors discuss restaurant tipping fatigue, Burger King franchisee bankruptcies, and the next phase of chicken

Nov 17, 2023

Plus, hear from Douglas Stritzel, CEO and Founder of Pickleman’s

Chevy’s Fresh Mex parent company Xperience Restaurant Group opens latest concept Cal Mex Cantina

Nov 17, 2023

Xperience Restaurant Group’s latest concept is a Mexican gastropub in Southern California and features small plates and shareable dishes

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Denny’s, and Panda Express

Nov 17, 2023

Plus innovation at Another Broken Egg Cafe , Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Checkers & Rally’s, Denny’s, El Pollo Loco, Fogo de Chão, Häagen-Dazs, Kura Sushi, Lazy Dog Restaurants, Lenny’s Grill & Subs, Lion’s...

Meet Cunningham Restaurant Group, the Midwest powerhouse you’ve never heard of

Nov 17, 2023

Founder Mike Cunningham shares how this group has grown to 18 concepts with 42 locations across three states.

This Angry Crab Shack franchisee is a proud member of the NFL to franchising pipeline

Nov 16, 2023

Former NFL offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy made the switch from football retiree to restaurant ownership with the opening of two Angry Crab Shack restaurants