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Chipotle proves traffic gains are possible in this environment Chipotle proves traffic gains are possible in this environment

Chipotle’s Q4 results included a same-store sales increase of 8.4% and a 7.4% increase in transactions, versus a 1.6% decline industrywide.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 7, 2024

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How restaurant franchisees can navigate challenges ahead How restaurant franchisees can navigate challenges ahead

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 6, 2024

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U.S. restaurant industry expected to pass $1 trillion for the first time U.S. restaurant industry expected to pass $1 trillion for the first time

Feb 6, 2024

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Why McDonald's missed its fourth quarter expectations Why McDonald's missed its fourth quarter expectations

Feb 6, 2024

McDonald’s CEO: ‘The battleground is with the low-income consumer’McDonald’s CEO: ‘The battleground is with the low-income consumer’

Feb 5, 2024

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Regional Chains

NRN editors discuss earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry NRN editors discuss earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry

Feb 2, 2024

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Pizza Inn-parent Rave focuses on cost control, CEO Brandon Solano says

Pizza Inn-parent Rave focuses on cost control, CEO Brandon Solano says

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Boston Market ordered to pay $11.9 million to US Foods in default judgment decision

Boston Market ordered to pay $11.9 million to US Foods in default judgment decision

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Taco John’s franchisee started her career as a secretary in the company she now owns

Taco John’s franchisee started her career as a secretary in the company she now owns

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Popeyes announces plans for franchise development in Italy

Popeyes announces plans for franchise development in Italy

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Inspire Brands promotes Jason Maceda to chief development officer as part of corporate restructuring to allow focus on franchisees

Inspire Brands promotes Jason Maceda to chief development officer as part of corporate restructuring to allow focus on franchisees

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

What's the big news from Starbucks' Q1 earnings call? Hint: it has to do with delivery

What's the big news from Starbucks' Q1 earnings call? Hint: it has to do with delivery

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Brinker Chili s 2Q 2024 advertising spend

Chili’s parent Brinker plans to continue TV ad push into 2024

Chili’s parent Brinker plans to continue TV ad push into 2024

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Restaurants vs. grocery stores: Who is winning the share of stomach competition?

Restaurants vs. grocery stores: Who is winning the share of stomach competition?

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Israel-Palestine conflict-related boycotts put a dent in Starbucks’ Q1 results

Israel-Palestine conflict-related boycotts put a dent in Starbucks’ Q1 results

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

Savory Fund acquires health food-focused restaurant South Block from its $200M fund

Savory Fund acquires health food-focused restaurant South Block from its $200M fund

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Expert Opinions

What we're expecting from Q4 restaurant earnings

What we're expecting from Q4 restaurant earnings

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Jersey Mike’s Manager of the Year fulfills dream to become first-time franchisee

Jersey Mike’s Manager of the Year fulfills dream to become first-time franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Slim Chickens has no plans of slowing down

Slim Chickens has no plans of slowing down

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Tokyo-based Sushi Ginza Onodera plans U.S. IPO at 1.07 million shares

Tokyo-based Sushi Ginza Onodera plans U.S. IPO at 1.07 million shares

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Papa Johns says Amanda Clark to depart as COO international

Papa Johns says Amanda Clark to depart as COO international

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The restaurant industry ended 2023 on a high note

The restaurant industry ended 2023 on a high note

byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM

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Chicken Salad Chick is ready to spread its wings

Chicken Salad Chick is ready to spread its wings

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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2023 restaurant openings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, according to Yelp

2023 restaurant openings surpassed pre-pandemic numbers, according to Yelp

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

FAST Acquisition to pay $12.5M to settle Landry’s-deal SPAC litigation

FAST Acquisition to pay $12.5M to settle Landry’s-deal SPAC litigation

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Firehouse Subs readies cash incentives for franchise program

Firehouse Subs readies cash incentives for franchise program

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How restaurant franchises are dealing with inflation

How restaurant franchises are dealing with inflation

byAlicia Chandler

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How Firebirds Wood Fired Grill became a ‘rocket ship’

How Firebirds Wood Fired Grill became a ‘rocket ship’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Wetzel’s Pretzels’ first Access to Equity program graduate finds success with her own store

Wetzel’s Pretzels’ first Access to Equity program graduate finds success with her own store

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Burger King Reclaim the Flame franchisee investments

NRN editors discuss the Carrols and Burger King deal, how the joint employer rule will impact restaurants

NRN editors discuss the Carrols and Burger King deal, how the joint employer rule will impact restaurants

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Applebee’s franchisee adds 21 more restaurants to its portfolio

Applebee’s franchisee adds 21 more restaurants to its portfolio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Pinstripes made its official Wall Street debut. Here’s what’s next

Pinstripes made its official Wall Street debut. Here’s what’s next

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Grubhub agrees to pay $3.5 million in Massachusetts lawsuit over ‘unlawful’ pandemic-era fees

Grubhub agrees to pay $3.5 million in Massachusetts lawsuit over ‘unlawful’ pandemic-era fees

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Why now is the right time for Dutch Bros to go national

Why now is the right time for Dutch Bros to go national

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Jimmy John’s agrees to franchise in Canada, Latin America

Jimmy John’s agrees to franchise in Canada, Latin America

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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