May 18, 2023

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Krispy Kreme’s transformation into a “doughnut logistics company” is nearly complete. Krispy Kreme has been working on its total brand transformation — from doughnut bakery to the...

FAT Brands promotes Jenn Johnston to chief marketing officer; adds two new presidents

May 18, 2023

Johnston was promoted from president of the quick-service division to CMO, and Allison Lauenstein and David Pear are now brand presidents

Why Chipotle is focused on small and college towns

May 18, 2023

Chipotle’s small town openings have generated record sales and inspired the company to increase its expansion guidance.

NRN parent company Informa acquires Winsight, owner of National Restaurant Association Show

May 18, 2023

Combined B2B services group will be the global leader providing information, events, and market intelligence to the restaurant and food industries.

Fiesta Restaurant Group yields higher retention after redefining GM role

May 18, 2023

The Pollo Tropical parent company started focusing on more comprehensive training and development efforts in Q4 2021.

How the battle for Taco Tuesday impacts both brands involved

May 18, 2023

Taco Bell is fighting to “liberate” Taco Tuesday. The company announced today it has filed legal petitions to cancel the federal trademark registrations for “Taco Tuesday” via the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The company says it...

Jack in the Box says drive-thru-only prototype outperforms expectations

May 17, 2023

9-month-old digital-oriented unit in Tulsa, Okla., generates average weekly sales of about $43,000, company says in Q2 earnings call

How 20 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

May 17, 2023

Despite shaky economic conditions, it’s almost entirely good news for the industry