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Red Robin shifts from discounts, virtual brands to focus on profitability Red Robin shifts from discounts, virtual brands to focus on profitability

Red Robin’s comp sales and total revenues declined in Q3 as the restaurant company shifted away from deep discounts and sunsetted its virtual brands.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Nov 2, 2023

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Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO

byJoanna Fantozzi

Nov 1, 2023

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IHOP and Applebee’s customers are maintaining their average check sizes IHOP and Applebee’s customers are maintaining their average check sizes

Nov 1, 2023

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Chili’s parent Brinker International continues to work on boosting traffic Chili’s parent Brinker International continues to work on boosting traffic

byJoanna Fantozzi

Nov 1, 2023

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Wingstop Q3 2023 MyWingstop digital platform

Wingstop set to launch new technology platform in Q2 next year Wingstop set to launch new technology platform in Q2 next year

Nov 1, 2023

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Taco Bell drives a strong quarter for Yum Brands Taco Bell drives a strong quarter for Yum Brands

Nov 1, 2023

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Regional Chains

Savory Fund invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken

Savory Fund invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Chicken Salad Chick acquires Piece of Cake bakery

Chicken Salad Chick acquires Piece of Cake bakery

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Limited service Mexican restaurant chains

Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America

The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fogo de Chão starts new chapter under new ownership

Fogo de Chão starts new chapter under new ownership

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

McD to go format

McDonald’s will continue to prioritize traditional restaurants over to-go models

McDonald’s will continue to prioritize traditional restaurants over to-go models

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

McDonald’s Q3 sales lifted by higher prices, though traffic dips

McDonald’s Q3 sales lifted by higher prices, though traffic dips

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Authentic Restaurant Brands completes acquisition of Pollo Tropical parent Fiesta Restaurant Group for $225 million

Authentic Restaurant Brands completes acquisition of Pollo Tropical parent Fiesta Restaurant Group for $225 million

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha

NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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What Chipotle and Texas Roadhouse have in common

What Chipotle and Texas Roadhouse have in common

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

BJ’s Restaurants trims menu and updates staff scripting

BJ’s Restaurants trims menu and updates staff scripting

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024

FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Why Texas Roadhouse is focused on to-go customers

Why Texas Roadhouse is focused on to-go customers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chipotle’s traffic continues to outpace the industry

Chipotle’s traffic continues to outpace the industry

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

The Cheesecake Factory plans 3rd bakery facility

The Cheesecake Factory plans 3rd bakery facility

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Franchisors may be more liable for employees under broadened joint employer rule

Franchisors may be more liable for employees under broadened joint employer rule

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Pret a Manger is making a comeback in joint venture with Dallas International franchisee

Pret a Manger is making a comeback in joint venture with Dallas International franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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One company’s mission to turn Kentucky’s Bourbon Country into a bigger food and beverage destination

One company’s mission to turn Kentucky’s Bourbon Country into a bigger food and beverage destination

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Dessert snack

Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America

The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Mrs. Fields, TCBY parent company acquired by Pearl Street Equity

Mrs. Fields, TCBY parent company acquired by Pearl Street Equity

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Subway Dual HQ Move Shelton CT

Subway officially moves headquarters to Shelton, Conn.

Subway officially moves headquarters to Shelton, Conn.

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

This Middle Eastern franchisee operates pickleball, Crumbl Cookies, and soon, Toastique stores

This Middle Eastern franchisee operates pickleball, Crumbl Cookies, and soon, Toastique stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Coffee Bakery

The 10 biggest coffee/bakery restaurants in the U.S.

The 10 biggest coffee/bakery restaurants in the U.S.

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Tijuana Flats founder recruits sons to start a new concept

Tijuana Flats founder recruits sons to start a new concept

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Restaurant franchisors win with streamlined, scalable concepts

Restaurant franchisors win with streamlined, scalable concepts

McDonald's Israel

McDonald’s franchisees and Starbucks union stir controversy with public stances on Israel and Hamas conflict

McDonald’s franchisees and Starbucks union stir controversy with public stances on Israel and Hamas conflict

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Want to grow your restaurant business? Start within your four walls

Want to grow your restaurant business? Start within your four walls

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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The Recipe of Success: To close or not to close your restaurant?

The Recipe of Success: To close or not to close your restaurant?

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Burger King evolves ‘Reclaim the Flame’ investments

Burger King evolves ‘Reclaim the Flame’ investments

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Krispy Kreme could sell Insomnia Cookies soon

Krispy Kreme could sell Insomnia Cookies soon

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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