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Report: Bain Capital, Goldman Sachs among Subway’s potential biddersReport: Bain Capital, Goldman Sachs among Subway’s potential bidders

A report from UK-based Sky News says Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bain Capital are among those interested in acquiring the sandwich chain.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Mar 6, 2023
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KFC Double Down
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KFC is bringing back the Double DownKFC is bringing back the Double Down
byAlicia Kelso
Mar 1, 2023
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Starbucks adds olive oil-infused coffee drinks to the menu in ItalyStarbucks adds olive oil-infused coffee drinks to the menu in Italy
byJoanna Fantozzi
Feb 22, 2023
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7 Chipotle
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How 10 restaurant companies performed in their latest quartersHow 10 restaurant companies performed in their latest quarters
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Feb 17, 2023
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Regional Chains
Texas Roadhouse is ‘excited’ about growing its Bubba’s 33 conceptTexas Roadhouse is ‘excited’ about growing its Bubba’s 33 concept
byAlicia Kelso
Feb 17, 2023
1 Min Read
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McDonald’s is adding another renewable energy source to its U.S. systemMcDonald’s is adding another renewable energy source to its U.S. system
byAlicia Kelso
Feb 17, 2023
1 Min Read
Taco Bell Cantina Hollywood
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Taco Bell opens first Cantina in Hollywood with digital tech and DJ parties
Taco Bell opens first Cantina in Hollywood with digital tech and DJ parties
Feb 16, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Bloomin Outback Steakhouse Q4 2020 tech
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Outback parent Bloomin’ Brands works on increasing sales, traffic
Outback parent Bloomin’ Brands works on increasing sales, traffic
Feb 16, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Shake Shack seeks to capture customers who are trading down by offering affordable luxury
Shake Shack seeks to capture customers who are trading down by offering affordable luxury
Feb 16, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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McDonald’s recruits Cardi B and Offset for its latest Famous Meal offering
McDonald’s recruits Cardi B and Offset for its latest Famous Meal offering
Feb 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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NRN editors discuss earnings, Chick-fil-A’s new plant-based protein, and the Chicken Showdown
NRN editors discuss earnings, Chick-fil-A’s new plant-based protein, and the Chicken Showdown
Feb 10, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Wendy s Commits Climate Change Goals Greenhouse Gas
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Wendy’s commits to ‘ambitious’ climate change goals
Wendy’s commits to ‘ambitious’ climate change goals
Feb 10, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Chipotle adds location-based technology to its mobile app
Chipotle adds location-based technology to its mobile app
Jan 20, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco Bell relaunches wings just in time for the Big Game
Taco Bell relaunches wings just in time for the Big Game
Jan 19, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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How Pizza Hut generated a major traffic boost over the holidays
How Pizza Hut generated a major traffic boost over the holidays
Jan 18, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Wendy’s embarks on restructuring organization
Wendy’s embarks on restructuring organization
Jan 17, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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NRN editors discuss John Cywinski’s new job, In-N-Out’s move to the east coast and the ICR Conference
NRN editors discuss John Cywinski’s new job, In-N-Out’s move to the east coast and the ICR Conference
Jan 14, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
2023 restaurant predictions
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36 restaurant industry predictions for 2023
36 restaurant industry predictions for 2023
Dec 21, 2022
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byNRN staff
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Taco Bell looks to McDonald’s to understand its domestic potential
Taco Bell looks to McDonald’s to understand its domestic potential
Dec 14, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
chick fil a
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15 new ways restaurants reached consumers in 2022
15 new ways restaurants reached consumers in 2022
Dec 12, 2022
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15 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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IHOP names Arthur Carl II vice president of culinary
IHOP names Arthur Carl II vice president of culinary
Dec 12, 2022
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Chick-fil-A is ranked as consumers’ favorite brand in new survey
Chick-fil-A is ranked as consumers’ favorite brand in new survey
Dec 9, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Restaurant brands that entered the metaverse in 2022
Restaurant brands that entered the metaverse in 2022
Dec 6, 2022
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7 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
15 Yum Brands Taco Bell
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How 21 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters
How 21 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters
Nov 22, 2022
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21 Slides
byNRN staff
7 Layer Nacho Fries
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Taco Bell experiments with more Nacho Fries variations
Taco Bell experiments with more Nacho Fries variations
Nov 18, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chuck E. Cheese taps YouTube brand LankyBox for new virtual concept
Chuck E. Cheese taps YouTube brand LankyBox for new virtual concept
Nov 17, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Wendy's Italian Mozz Chicken Sandwich 2
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Wendy’s offers Italian Mozzarella Chicken sandwich, garlic fries
Wendy’s offers Italian Mozzarella Chicken sandwich, garlic fries
Nov 16, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Shipley
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Why the coffee segment is so strong
Why the coffee segment is so strong
Nov 10, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Shipley
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The top 10 coffee/bakery restaurant chains in the U.S.
The top 10 coffee/bakery restaurant chains in the U.S.
Oct 31, 2022
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byNRN staff
McRib
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McDonald's teases another farewell tour for the McRib
McDonald's teases another farewell tour for the McRib
Oct 24, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Wendy s $3 breakfast deal croissant becaon egg swiss
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Wendy’s promotes breakfast with $3 deal
Wendy’s promotes breakfast with $3 deal
Oct 21, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Pizza Hut launches personal-sized pizza foldovers to compete with Papa Johns
Pizza Hut launches personal-sized pizza foldovers to compete with Papa Johns
Oct 19, 2022
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Hooters
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Sports bars are back
Sports bars are back
Oct 19, 2022
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Jack in the Box app website Jack Pack loyalty program
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Jack in the Box overhauls ordering with new website and app
Jack in the Box overhauls ordering with new website and app
Oct 18, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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The 10 biggest sports bars in the U.S.
The 10 biggest sports bars in the U.S.
Oct 11, 2022
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10 Slides
byNRN staff

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How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
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Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth
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