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Salad and Go accelerates growth, brings farm-to-fork menu to the massesSalad and Go accelerates growth, brings farm-to-fork menu to the masses

Ten-year-old Arizona-based restaurant ends 2022 with 82 units, and has surpassed 100 this year.

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Jun 22, 2023
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Good technology, focus on unit economics fuel Crumbl Cookies’ massive expansionGood technology, focus on unit economics fuel Crumbl Cookies’ massive expansion
byBret Thorn
Jun 22, 2023
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Meet the 2023 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in AmericaMeet the 2023 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in America
byNRN staff
Jun 22, 2023
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2023 Top 500: See the largest restaurant chains in America ranked by sales, units and more2023 Top 500: See the largest restaurant chains in America ranked by sales, units and more
byNRN staff
Jun 22, 2023
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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants boosts its unit performanceCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants boosts its unit performance
byBret Thorn
Jun 22, 2023
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Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segmentDave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segment
byRon Ruggless
Jun 22, 2023
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Meet Paris Baguette, one of the fastest growing bakery-cafés
Meet Paris Baguette, one of the fastest growing bakery-cafés
Jun 22, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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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
Jun 22, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Dave & Buster’s taps into consumers’ demand for experiences
Dave & Buster’s taps into consumers’ demand for experiences
Jun 22, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Dutch Bros
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2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51
2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51
Jun 22, 2023
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byNRN staff
Snapshots of Success
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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
Jun 22, 2023
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9 Slides
byNRN staff
Top 500 insights
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12 things to be learned from the 2023 Top 500 report
12 things to be learned from the 2023 Top 500 report
Jun 22, 2023
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12 Slides
byNRN staff
Raising Cane's Top 500
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2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1
2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1
Jun 22, 2023
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50 Slides
byNRN staff
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Taco Bell’s latest collab? Crocs
Taco Bell’s latest collab? Crocs
Jun 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Chick fil A Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich Resize compress
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Chick-fil-A is testing a new grilled chicken sandwich
Chick-fil-A is testing a new grilled chicken sandwich
Jun 8, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Pizza Hut introduces the Pickle Pizza
Pizza Hut introduces the Pickle Pizza
Jun 7, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s latest celebrity meal features … Grimace
McDonald’s latest celebrity meal features … Grimace
Jun 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Lebron James Taco Bell
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LeBron James, Jack in the Box join the Taco Tuesday tussle
LeBron James, Jack in the Box join the Taco Tuesday tussle
May 23, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Wendy s Pipedream Portal Pilot Delivery
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Wendy’s to test mobile-order underground pickup option with Pipedream
Wendy’s to test mobile-order underground pickup option with Pipedream
May 17, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Noodles & Company chief financial officer Carl Lukach discusses streamlining operations
Noodles & Company chief financial officer Carl Lukach discusses streamlining operations
May 15, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Chick fil A salad dressing
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Chick-fil-A expands its retail presence with bottled salad dressings
Chick-fil-A expands its retail presence with bottled salad dressings
May 11, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Operations
Dutch Bros Coffee wants to become the daily coffee stop of choice
Dutch Bros Coffee wants to become the daily coffee stop of choice
May 10, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Olive Garden parent Darden to acquire Ruth’s Chris in $715M deal
Olive Garden parent Darden to acquire Ruth’s Chris in $715M deal
May 3, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Wendy s Digital Promotion
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Wendy’s rolls out digital offerings with Mercury Menu
Wendy’s rolls out digital offerings with Mercury Menu
Apr 21, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Taco Bell once again turns to Pete Davidson to promote its breakfast
Taco Bell once again turns to Pete Davidson to promote its breakfast
Apr 20, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Big Mac Sauce
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Sauces become the new QSR battleground
Sauces become the new QSR battleground
Apr 19, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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How Chipotle is ‘thinking outside the box’ to achieve ESG goals
How Chipotle is ‘thinking outside the box’ to achieve ESG goals
Apr 18, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Claudia San Pedro steps down from Sonic Drive-In in Inspire Brands reshuffle
Claudia San Pedro steps down from Sonic Drive-In in Inspire Brands reshuffle
Apr 12, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chipotle sues Sweetgreen over its new Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chipotle sues Sweetgreen over its new Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
Apr 5, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Taco Bell is once again asking fans what it should bring back to the menu
Taco Bell is once again asking fans what it should bring back to the menu
Mar 30, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Taco Bell Yeastie Boys
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Taco Bell teams up with LA-based food truck concept for breakfast mashup
Taco Bell teams up with LA-based food truck concept for breakfast mashup
Mar 21, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Supreme Meats
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Subway’s sandwich subscription program is returning
Subway’s sandwich subscription program is returning
Mar 17, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Denny’s debuts menu update, including oven-baked pastas
Denny’s debuts menu update, including oven-baked pastas
Mar 15, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Bacon Ranch McCrispy McDonald's
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McDonald’s rebrands and expands its chicken sandwich platform
McDonald’s rebrands and expands its chicken sandwich platform
Mar 8, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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In-N-Out’s catering channel introduces fries for the first time
In-N-Out’s catering channel introduces fries for the first time
Mar 7, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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