10. Nicholas Perkins has a plan to re-establish Fuddruckers as gourmet burger leader
Meet the franchisee-turned-franchisor who is acquiring the Houston-based chain from Luby’s Inc.
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9. Anil Yadav’s ‘entrepreneur mindset’ drew him to acquire Taco Cabana
Meet the Texas-based chain’s new family after being taken private in $85M deal.
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8. McDonald’s sets diversity goals with largest suppliers
Brand maps path to spending $3.5 billion in U.S. supply chain, or about 25%, with diverse-owned vendors by 2025.
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7. Subway fields team of sports legends for new ad campaign
Sandwich brand taps Charles Barkley, Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Megan Rapinoe and Serena Williams for ‘Eat Fresh’ promotion.
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6. Menu Tracker: New items from Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Fazoli’s
Plus innovation at Chevys Fresh Mex, Chick N Max, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Logan’s Roadhouse , Long John Silver’s, Pita Mediterranean Street Food, Taco Del Mar, Velvet Taco, and Zalat Pizza.
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5. The 25 fastest-growing restaurant chains in America by unit count
In this gallery, see the 25 restaurant chains that saw the biggest year-over-year domestic unit growth in 2020. See which big chains got bigger, which small chains powered through, and which restaurant tops the list having more than doubled in size.
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4. The 25 fastest-growing restaurant chains in America by domestic systemwide sales
In this gallery, see the 25 restaurant chains that saw the biggest year-over-year domestic systemwide sales growth in 2020. Each of these chains saw growth of at least 15.6% during a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. See which big chains got bigger, which small chains powered through, which singular full-service chain — a family-dining brand — made the list, and which company saw the most growth at 93%.
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3. Restaurants and delivery providers shoot to score with customers in new sports tie-ins
The Olympics and shifting NCAA rules open opportunities to tap the marketing power of athletes.
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2. Mario Batali, Joseph Bastianich, B&B Hospitality to pay $600,000 in settlement of sexual harassment claims
New York Attorney General finds the restaurateurs permitted a ‘sexualized culture of misconduct and harassment’ at their restaurants Babbo, Lupa and Del Posto.
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1. Congress introduces ENTRÉE Act to add $60 billion to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) introduced the Entrepreneurs Need Timely Replenishment for Eating Establishments Act on Wednesday.
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