Trending this week: Chefs on the move; Halloween promotions

Chefs on the move: October 2018

Take a look at recent chef changes across the country.

Working Lunch: Trump administration releases regulatory agenda for 2019

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Plus, a new study examines the real value of a $15 wage across America.

19 operators scaring up Halloween promos

Magnolia Bakery

Restaurants are lining up mealworm brittle, a “Stranger Things” pop-up and other spooky specials.

RBI leans into Burger King of Tomorrow program

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The burger brand is refocusing on operations amid modest same-store sales growth.

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, STK, Honeygrow

Fifteen restaurant brands added new menu items this week.

There’s a bar in an Arizona IHOP

IHOP

A Phoenix franchisee initiated the concept.

The new QSR battleground: $5 meal deals

Chains are looking to wean customers off of margin-hurting $4 offers.

Tilman Fertitta proposes Golden Nugget-Caesars deal

The casino merger would provide white space for Landry's, according to a report.

McDonald’s sees market share slip at breakfast

New morning items are in the works as the chain reports strong 3Q same-store sales.

Tasting Arby’s duck sandwich

Bret Thorn

Between bites, NRN senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn and Arby's executive chef Neville Craw had a mini ideation session.