Carrols CEO Paulo Pena dies unexpectedly; Anthony Hull named to interim role

Jan 03, 2023

Joseph Hoffman appointed as chief restaurant officer

A tale of two restaurant acquisitions

Dec 23, 2022

Freshii and Rusty Taco were both acquired this week. Hear their different stories.

42 CEO moves from 2022

Dec 22, 2022

Heads of companies were shuffled more than usual this year

How do you combine automated technology with hospitality? Just ask Kura Sushi

Dec 22, 2022

Kura Sushi is a Japanese sushi chain with 42 U.S. locations that upgrades the traditional conveyor belt sushi experience with proprietary technology

15 predictions for 2023 from the editors of Nation’s Restaurant News

Dec 22, 2022

In addition to soliciting predictions from restaurant industry experts, our editors — experts themselves — pulled together their own ideas for what 2023 could hold...

The year in beverages: A look at eye-popping drinks launched in 2022

Dec 22, 2022

Including new items at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, Bartaco, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse , Blank Street Coffee, Buffalo Wild Wings, Caribou Coffee, Chick-fil-A, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Chipotle Mexican Grill, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Dunkin’, Dutch...

Dec 22, 2022

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Inspire Brands sells Rusty Taco to Gala Capital Partners. Dunkin’ and Sonic Drive-In parent company Inspire Brands announced Monday the sale of fast-casual brand Rusty Taco to...