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Taco Bell, Uber Eats team up for Cinnamon Twists Cereal launchTaco Bell, Uber Eats team up for Cinnamon Twists Cereal launch

The restaurant’s new Cinnamon Twists Cereal is available via the Uber Eats app in select markets for a limited time.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Jan 16, 2024
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Nando’s Peri-Peri opens 1st restaurant in Dallas marketNando’s Peri-Peri opens 1st restaurant in Dallas market
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White Castle plans restaurant in Goodyear as it continues Arizona pushWhite Castle plans restaurant in Goodyear as it continues Arizona push
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McDonald’s brings the Double Big Mac back to the U.S.McDonald’s brings the Double Big Mac back to the U.S.
byAlicia Kelso
Jan 10, 2024
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White Castle plans return of Valentine’s Day ‘Love Castle’White Castle plans return of Valentine’s Day ‘Love Castle’
byRon Ruggless
Jan 4, 2024
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NRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A being open on Sundays, Chuck E. Cheese’s possible sale, and Olive Garden’s appealNRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A being open on Sundays, Chuck E. Cheese’s possible sale, and Olive Garden’s appeal
byHolly Petre
Dec 22, 2023
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Report: Chuck E. Cheese is considering a sale
Report: Chuck E. Cheese is considering a sale
Dec 18, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Olive Garden passes the $5 billion sales mark for the first time
Olive Garden passes the $5 billion sales mark for the first time
Dec 15, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chipotle invests in regenerative farming and sustainable fertilizer companies
Chipotle invests in regenerative farming and sustainable fertilizer companies
Dec 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco Bell is testing frozen coffee and shakes
Taco Bell is testing frozen coffee and shakes
Dec 12, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Why McDonald's created CosMc’s: ‘Specialty beverages is a space we have the right to win’
Why McDonald's created CosMc’s: ‘Specialty beverages is a space we have the right to win’
Dec 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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The 10 biggest U.S. limited-service restaurants that fall into ‘other’ segments
The 10 biggest U.S. limited-service restaurants that fall into ‘other’ segments
Nov 29, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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IHOP introduces a Wonka-inspired menu
IHOP introduces a Wonka-inspired menu
Nov 27, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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The 10 biggest limited-service sandwich restaurants in the U.S.
The 10 biggest limited-service sandwich restaurants in the U.S.
Nov 21, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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McDonald’s takes a bigger stake in its China business
McDonald’s takes a bigger stake in its China business
Nov 20, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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How Potbelly is growing market share and gaining traffic
How Potbelly is growing market share and gaining traffic
Nov 17, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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The 10 biggest limited-service salad/healthful restaurant chains in America
The 10 biggest limited-service salad/healthful restaurant chains in America
Nov 15, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Taco Bell is testing breakfast tots
Taco Bell is testing breakfast tots
Nov 15, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco Bell launches a subscription program for its Nacho Fries
Taco Bell launches a subscription program for its Nacho Fries
Nov 14, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chick-fil-A debuts a family game brand in time for the holidays
Chick-fil-A debuts a family game brand in time for the holidays
Nov 8, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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The 10 biggest limited-service pizza restaurants in America
The 10 biggest limited-service pizza restaurants in America
Nov 7, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Limited service Mexican restaurant chains
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The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America
The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America
Oct 31, 2023
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10 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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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
Oct 27, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America
The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America
Oct 25, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Starboard outlines focus of Outback-parent Bloomin’ activism
Starboard outlines focus of Outback-parent Bloomin’ activism
Oct 24, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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6 takeaways from KFC U.S. headquarters
6 takeaways from KFC U.S. headquarters
Oct 23, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chipotle is bringing back its Boorito promotion with late-night hours
Chipotle is bringing back its Boorito promotion with late-night hours
Oct 18, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Popeyes puts a spin on its chicken sandwich with Truff
Popeyes puts a spin on its chicken sandwich with Truff
Oct 17, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chick-fil-A launches its first cookbook to support Shared Table program
Chick-fil-A launches its first cookbook to support Shared Table program
Oct 16, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco Bell is trying out chicken nuggets
Taco Bell is trying out chicken nuggets
Oct 12, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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The 10 biggest limited-service chicken restaurants in America
The 10 biggest limited-service chicken restaurants in America
Oct 10, 2023
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10 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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A look at Red Robin’s menu refresh
A look at Red Robin’s menu refresh
Oct 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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The 10 biggest limited-service burger restaurants in the United States
The 10 biggest limited-service burger restaurants in the United States
Oct 3, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Corner Bakery
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The 10 biggest Bakery/Café restaurants in America
The 10 biggest Bakery/Café restaurants in America
Sep 26, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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The 10 biggest sports bars in America
The 10 biggest sports bars in America
Sep 19, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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