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Why restaurant M&A is picking up Why restaurant M&A is picking up

Plus, McDonald’s reworks big policy, and KFC aims to transform

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

Jan 13, 2025

PF Chang's Golden Feast fried chicken

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P.F. Chang’s adds fried chicken to the menu for the first time ever P.F. Chang’s adds fried chicken to the menu for the first time ever

Nov 12, 2024

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Beard Papa’s to open new locations in NYC, Cambridge, Mass.Beard Papa’s to open new locations in NYC, Cambridge, Mass.

Nov 5, 2024

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Chipotle’s global plans and Chili’s shocking success Chipotle’s global plans and Chili’s shocking success

Nov 4, 2024

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How Harumi Sushi brought approachable, fresh sushi to the Arizona desert How Harumi Sushi brought approachable, fresh sushi to the Arizona desert

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 9, 2024

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Golden Krust names Jacqueline Hawthorne-Robinson CEO Golden Krust names Jacqueline Hawthorne-Robinson CEO

Oct 7, 2024

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McDonald's Chicken Big Mac

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McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, Subway’s new unit goal, and who’s winning the value wars

McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, Subway’s new unit goal, and who’s winning the value wars

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Original Harold’s Chicken of Nevada files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Original Harold’s Chicken of Nevada files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why conversions are the key to the Melting Pot’s next growth phase

Why conversions are the key to the Melting Pot’s next growth phase

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Harlem Hot Alex Staniloff

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Black Tap — inventors of the viral crazy milkshake — have opened a chicken tender concept

Black Tap — inventors of the viral crazy milkshake — have opened a chicken tender concept

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Doug Willmarth named chief executive officer of Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

Doug Willmarth named chief executive officer of Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Wagamama Dallas

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Wagamama acquires Conversion Venture Capital’s stake in its business

Wagamama acquires Conversion Venture Capital’s stake in its business

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

torchys tacos

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Torchy’s Tacos revamps menu, introduces combi ovens

Torchy’s Tacos revamps menu, introduces combi ovens

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Taco John’s is the latest chain to add catering

Taco John’s is the latest chain to add catering

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Smashburger Hands Rebrand

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Smashburger refreshes branding and menu

Smashburger refreshes branding and menu

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Freddy’s has opened a new training and innovation center to support accelerated growth

Freddy’s has opened a new training and innovation center to support accelerated growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

dirty dough

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Dirty Dough secures $2 million in funding ahead of Craveworthy Brands acquisition

Dirty Dough secures $2 million in funding ahead of Craveworthy Brands acquisition

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Smalls Sliders gears up for growth with a new test kitchen, franchise advisory council

Smalls Sliders gears up for growth with a new test kitchen, franchise advisory council

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Football season is here: 15 current and former NFL players in the restaurant industry

Football season is here: 15 current and former NFL players in the restaurant industry

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Shake Shack

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Shake Shack’s bump in the road, CEO shake ups, and the future of dynamic pricing

Shake Shack’s bump in the road, CEO shake ups, and the future of dynamic pricing

salata

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Salata’s first and largest non-family franchisee on choosing the right brand partner

Salata’s first and largest non-family franchisee on choosing the right brand partner

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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F1 Arcade eatertainment concept brings Champagne, caviar, and car-racing dreams to the U.S.

F1 Arcade eatertainment concept brings Champagne, caviar, and car-racing dreams to the U.S.

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Heather Neary outlines her priorities for Taco John’s

Heather Neary outlines her priorities for Taco John’s

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Lindenwold, NJ

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How Linda Chadwick created a ‘culture shift’ at Rita’s

How Linda Chadwick created a ‘culture shift’ at Rita’s

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Philz Coffee

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Philz stands out in a coffee-heavy market

Philz stands out in a coffee-heavy market

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Rusty Taco

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How the new president of Rusty Taco is taking the taco chain into a new era

How the new president of Rusty Taco is taking the taco chain into a new era

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

The state of the restaurant industry, according to Nick Vojnovic

The state of the restaurant industry, according to Nick Vojnovic

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Rainbow Cone is expanding nationally for the first time after almost a century in business

Rainbow Cone is expanding nationally for the first time after almost a century in business

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Steak and Ale Burnsville Ribbon Cutting

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Legendary Restaurant Brands brings back Steak and Ale

Legendary Restaurant Brands brings back Steak and Ale

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

100 Under 100 restaurant chains

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100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains that are thriving in the U.S.

100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains that are thriving in the U.S.

Gen Korean BBQ

Gen Korean BBQ leverages a broader customer base to accelerate growth

Gen Korean BBQ leverages a broader customer base to accelerate growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

North Italia Galleria Dallas

North Italia puts an accent on expansion

North Italia puts an accent on expansion

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

KPOT

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot surges into national spotlight

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot surges into national spotlight

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Culinary Dropout Dallas Unit

Culinary Dropout is the next Fox Restaurant Concept poised for growth

Culinary Dropout is the next Fox Restaurant Concept poised for growth

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

PJ Whelihan's

P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant sticks to its suburban Philadelphia roots

P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant sticks to its suburban Philadelphia roots

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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