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Fast Casual
Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii to be acquired by franchisor Foodtastic for $74.4 millionCanadian fast-casual chain Freshii to be acquired by franchisor Foodtastic for $74.4 million

Foodtastic all-cash acquisition of healthy fast-casual chain Freshii is meant to help grow the chain and improve profitability

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Dec 19, 2022
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Finance
Restaurant sales and traffic growth soften again in November, likely signaling tougher times aheadRestaurant sales and traffic growth soften again in November, likely signaling tougher times ahead
byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM
Dec 16, 2022
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Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Bowl
Marketing & Branding
Return of Never-Ending Pasta Bowl boosts Olive Garden salesReturn of Never-Ending Pasta Bowl boosts Olive Garden sales
byRon Ruggless
Dec 16, 2022
1 Min Read
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Independent Restaurants
The House of Representatives introduces its own version of The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Tax CreditThe House of Representatives introduces its own version of The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Tax Credit
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 15, 2022
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Quick Service
McDonald’s signs agreement to move its supply chain to solar energyMcDonald’s signs agreement to move its supply chain to solar energy
byAlicia Kelso
Dec 15, 2022
1 Min Read
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Quick Service
Why breakfast traffic plunged in NovemberWhy breakfast traffic plunged in November
byAlicia Kelso
Dec 15, 2022
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Franchising
This former Air Force intelligence operative is now an award-winning Marco’s Pizza franchisee
This former Air Force intelligence operative is now an award-winning Marco’s Pizza franchisee
Dec 15, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
The biggest takeaways from Yum Brands’ Investor Day
The biggest takeaways from Yum Brands’ Investor Day
Dec 13, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Clean Juice names Ashley Love as brand's first chief financial officer
Clean Juice names Ashley Love as brand's first chief financial officer
Dec 13, 2022
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Quick Service
Jack in the Box CFO leaves the company
Jack in the Box CFO leaves the company
Dec 13, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Checklist
Franchising
How to strategically grow as a franchise group
How to strategically grow as a franchise group
Dec 13, 2022
byNRN staff
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Casual Dining
O’Charley’s is investing in inflation-era strategies beyond raising prices
O’Charley’s is investing in inflation-era strategies beyond raising prices
Dec 12, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Independent Restaurants
Senators look to establish a tax credit for restaurants left out of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Senators look to establish a tax credit for restaurants left out of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Dec 9, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Krispy Kreme names Mars veteran Jeremiah Ashukian as its new CFO
Krispy Kreme names Mars veteran Jeremiah Ashukian as its new CFO
Dec 9, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Finance
Why Uber settled with the city of Chicago and what it means
Why Uber settled with the city of Chicago and what it means
Dec 9, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
18 Wetzel's Pretzels
Mergers & Acquisitions
20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022
20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022
Dec 8, 2022
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Casual Dining
Dave & Buster’s performance makes its way back to pre-COVID levels, but momentum is slowing
Dave & Buster’s performance makes its way back to pre-COVID levels, but momentum is slowing
Dec 7, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
What multi-unit franchisees look for when they’re adding brands
What multi-unit franchisees look for when they’re adding brands
Dec 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Fuzzys
Mergers & Acquisitions
Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands
Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands
Dec 7, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Marketing & Branding
In the digital era, gift cards are more critical than ever for restaurants
In the digital era, gift cards are more critical than ever for restaurants
Dec 6, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Pokemoto crosses milestone of 50 franchise agreements signed
Pokemoto crosses milestone of 50 franchise agreements signed
Dec 6, 2022
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Pret A Manger Dallas Holdings team
Fast Casual
Pret A Manger USA partners with Dallas Holdings to open a network of Pret shops in Southern California and to further Pret’s presence in New York
Pret A Manger USA partners with Dallas Holdings to open a network of Pret shops in Southern California and to further Pret’s presence in New York
Dec 6, 2022
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Franchising
Existing Cousins Maine Lobster New York City franchisee Yunus Shahul captures available market in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. in multi-unit franchise deal
Existing Cousins Maine Lobster New York City franchisee Yunus Shahul captures available market in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. in multi-unit franchise deal
Dec 6, 2022
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Casual Dining
Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy for the second time in four years
Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy for the second time in four years
Dec 6, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
McDonald’s franchisee fined for child labor violations
McDonald’s franchisee fined for child labor violations
Dec 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
BJs Restaurants
Finance
How to cost cut your way to better margins
How to cost cut your way to better margins
Dec 6, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Dec 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Segments
California FAST Act goes to a vote after restaurant industry petition gathers one million signatures
California FAST Act goes to a vote after restaurant industry petition gathers one million signatures
Dec 5, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Why BJ's Restaurants created a margin improvement team
Why BJ's Restaurants created a margin improvement team
Dec 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Dine Brands to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80 million
Dine Brands to acquire Fuzzy’s Taco Shop for $80 million
Dec 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
Cracker Barrel is struggling and inflation is the culprit
Cracker Barrel is struggling and inflation is the culprit
Dec 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Lakeland drivethru
Operations
How Checkers & Rally's plans to adjust as other brands adopt its double drive-thru model
How Checkers & Rally's plans to adjust as other brands adopt its double drive-thru model
Dec 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Finance
Want to be recession proof? Take care of your guests and employees first
Want to be recession proof? Take care of your guests and employees first
Nov 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
This Pizza Ranch franchisee is on a mission to help First Nations tribe members get into franchising
This Pizza Ranch franchisee is on a mission to help First Nations tribe members get into franchising
Nov 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Focus Brands’ pandemic-inspired adjustments create development optimism
Focus Brands’ pandemic-inspired adjustments create development optimism
Nov 29, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

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Family Dining
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth

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On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category
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Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience
Tom’s Watch Bar heats up sports bar competition with focus on experience

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