Jun 08, 2023

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Restaurant brands launch Pride campaigns. Chipotle is bringing back its “Love What Makes You Real” campaign in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign includes several elements, such...

Tasting Taco Bell’s Vegan Crunchwrap

Jun 07, 2023

After years of development, the Yum Brands subsidiary is testing the meatless item at three locations, and our food editor tried it in advance

In its first international deal, Flynn Restaurant Group acquires Pizza Hut Australia

Jun 07, 2023

The acquisition of Pizza Hut Australia marks Flynn’s first international acquisition and adds nearly 260 restaurants to its portfolio.

Chipotle’s chief DEI officer Tawanda Starms is leaving the company

Jun 07, 2023

Starms has served as Chipotle’s VP of people experience and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer since August.

Dave & Buster’s is bullish despite an uncertain economic environment

Jun 07, 2023

Dave & Buster’s turned in record profits and sales in Q1, and its special events business has returned to 2019 levels.

Pizza Hut introduces the Pickle Pizza

Jun 07, 2023

Pizza Hut continues to churn out new menu creations with the announcement of this pickle pizza LTO.

How Yum is stacking its tech game

Jun 07, 2023

During a presentation at Bernstein’s 39th annual Strategic Decisions Conference, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs reiterated time and again how his company’s massive global scale creates a significant advantage. One of those advantages comes...

Cracker Barrel deals with traffic that turned negative in Q3

Jun 06, 2023

Restaurant plans to continue value messaging and to launch multi-channel loyalty program in July