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Good technology, focus on unit economics fuel Crumbl Cookies’ massive expansion Good technology, focus on unit economics fuel Crumbl Cookies’ massive expansion

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Panda Express’ ‘small, incremental improvements’ catapult the brand into the top 15 Panda Express’ ‘small, incremental improvements’ catapult the brand into the top 15

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Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segment

Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segment

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Meet Paris Baguette, one of the fastest growing bakery-cafés

Meet Paris Baguette, one of the fastest growing bakery-cafés

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants boosts its unit performance

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants boosts its unit performance

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Ocean Prime proves fine dining has made a post-COVID comeback

Ocean Prime proves fine dining has made a post-COVID comeback

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Dave & Buster’s taps into consumers’ demand for experiences

Dave & Buster’s taps into consumers’ demand for experiences

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

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Snapshots of Success: How these 9 restaurant chains thrived in 2022

Snapshots of Success: How these 9 restaurant chains thrived in 2022

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2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

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Why this Taco Bell franchisee created a Women in Leadership initiative

Why this Taco Bell franchisee created a Women in Leadership initiative

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Chris Dawson CEO

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Chris Dawson CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

ActIII Ron Shaich On Cava IPO

Act III’s Ron Shaich commends Cava Group’s successful IPO

Act III’s Ron Shaich commends Cava Group’s successful IPO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown

NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Cava IPO Opening Bell NYSE

Introducing: Cava's IPO. Here's what it means for the industry.

Introducing: Cava's IPO. Here's what it means for the industry.

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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CAVA IPO pops as it plans ‘coastal smile’ expansion strategy

CAVA IPO pops as it plans ‘coastal smile’ expansion strategy

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Dissecting the numbers behind the latest CPI report

Dissecting the numbers behind the latest CPI report

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

How the Credit Card Competition Act could impact your restaurant’s finances

How the Credit Card Competition Act could impact your restaurant’s finances

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

5 categories that could fit into Yum Brands’ portfolio

5 categories that could fit into Yum Brands’ portfolio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Darden completes Ruth’s Chris acquisition

Darden completes Ruth’s Chris acquisition

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Nextbite acquired by SBE Hospitality Group CEO Sam Nazarian

Nextbite acquired by SBE Hospitality Group CEO Sam Nazarian

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Capital Tacos unveils the addition of food trucks to brand’s franchise opportunity

Capital Tacos unveils the addition of food trucks to brand’s franchise opportunity

BurgerFi names Christopher Jones CFO

BurgerFi names Christopher Jones CFO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Inflation continued to cool in May, but menu prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation continued to cool in May, but menu prices remain stubbornly high

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Dog Haus is primed for growth with a diverse portfolio

Dog Haus is primed for growth with a diverse portfolio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Taco John’s wants to fill market gaps ‘as soon as possible’

Taco John’s wants to fill market gaps ‘as soon as possible’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

NRN editors discuss IPOs, companies celebrating Pride and the future of pizza robots

NRN editors discuss IPOs, companies celebrating Pride and the future of pizza robots

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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5 takeaways from the Chili’s-parent Brinker Investor Day

5 takeaways from the Chili’s-parent Brinker Investor Day

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

This Sonic franchisee combats turnover rates by leading with a people-first mindset

This Sonic franchisee combats turnover rates by leading with a people-first mindset

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jack in the Box Drive Thru Only Tulsa OK RBC Consumer Conference

Jack in the Box works to capitalize on Del Taco synergies

Jack in the Box works to capitalize on Del Taco synergies

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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