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NRN Editors discuss the future of the Supreme Court and vaccines, McDonald’s Q4 earnings, TikTok and secret menus

Plus, an interview with Ian Baines, CEO of BurgerFi.

Panera Bread announces contactless dine-in for guests

Guests can order on their devices when they arrive, know when their order is ready and pick it up —all without interacting with another human being.

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Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson received a nearly 40% pay raise in 2021

Johnson’s base salary remained the same, but bonuses gave the coffee chain leader a huge pay bump over 2020, and a 6.2% pay increase over his 2019 compensation.

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NRN editors discuss inflation, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson’s pay raise and restaurant industry financials

Plus, an interview with up-and-coming restaurateur Jonathan Weathington, CEO of Shuckin’ Shack.

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks and Pizza Hut

Plus innovation at Bar Louie, Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s, Condado Tacos, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Habit Burger Grill, Insomnia Cookies, Little Caesars, Mici Handcrafted Italian, MOD Pizza, Nekter Juice Bar, Panda Express, Pret A Manger, Randy’s Donuts, Saladworks, Shake Shack and Velvet Taco.

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U.S. restaurant sales forecast to hit $898B in 2022, reports National Restaurant Association

Annual projection is about 11% below pre-pandemic in inflation-adjusted dollars, but trajectory improves amid more off-premises technology, staff shortages and streamlined menus.

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Florida-based Ford’s Garage plans a nationwide expansion with support from the Ford Motor Company

The 16-unit casual-dining restaurant is looking to double its footprint in the next year.

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Papa Johns warns of shorter store hours and temporary store closures during labor shortage

The Louisville, Ky.-based pizza chain sent out a letter to customers thanking them for their patience ‘during this unprecedented time’.

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Shake Shack and DoorDash launch temporary dating site to promote the new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Users who find a match get the menu item for free.

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Chipotle increases unit growth target to 7,000 across North America

Small-town locations are proving to perform at or better than traditional restaurants.

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