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Fast Casual
Chipotle’s digital sales grow 177.2% in Q4Chipotle’s digital sales grow 177.2% in Q4

The fast-casual Mexican grill also plans to open 200 stores in 2021, and 70% of those openings will have Chipotlanes

byRon Ruggless, Joanna Fantozzi
Feb 2, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Beverage Trends
Uber to buy Drizly in $1.1 billion dealUber to buy Drizly in $1.1 billion deal
byRon Ruggless
Feb 2, 2021
1 Min Read
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Quick Service
Checkers & Rally’s ‘Restaurant of the Future’ will debut new look, inside and outCheckers & Rally’s ‘Restaurant of the Future’ will debut new look, inside and out
byMark Hamstra
Jan 28, 2021
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing carside pickupChipotle Mexican Grill is testing carside pickup
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 28, 2021
1 Min Read
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Labor
Working Lunch: National Restaurant Association, DoorDash discuss national policy framework on third-party deliveryWorking Lunch: National Restaurant Association, DoorDash discuss national policy framework on third-party delivery
byAlign Public Strategies
Jan 22, 2021
1 Min Read
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Panera Bread is testing out ghost kitchens, mobile kitchens, and unveiling virtual cateringPanera Bread is testing out ghost kitchens, mobile kitchens, and unveiling virtual catering
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 15, 2021
1 Min Read
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Operations
The 10 trends that helped the restaurant industry survive in 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association
The 10 trends that helped the restaurant industry survive in 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association
Jan 14, 2021
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
El Pollo Loco Q4 sales decline 3% in Los Angeles, rise 1.8% elsewhere
El Pollo Loco Q4 sales decline 3% in Los Angeles, rise 1.8% elsewhere
Jan 13, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Dennys plans Burger Den Melt Down virtual brands
Family Dining
Denny’s to offer Burger Den, Melt Down virtual brands
Denny’s to offer Burger Den, Melt Down virtual brands
Jan 13, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Here’s why Domino’s fortressing strategy is a winner for the takeout and delivery-heavy company
Here’s why Domino’s fortressing strategy is a winner for the takeout and delivery-heavy company
Jan 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Yelp reviewers can now offer feedback on restaurants’ COVID-19 health and safety practices
Yelp reviewers can now offer feedback on restaurants’ COVID-19 health and safety practices
Jan 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Team Kitchens eyes expansion with L.A. Dodgers, Applebee’s, others
Team Kitchens eyes expansion with L.A. Dodgers, Applebee’s, others
Jan 11, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Emerging Chains
Shakey’s spins off popular potato side dish with delivery-only brand
Shakey’s spins off popular potato side dish with delivery-only brand
Jan 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Pokeworks plans ‘Cruise-Thru’ prototype with pickup window
Pokeworks plans ‘Cruise-Thru’ prototype with pickup window
Jan 7, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Quick Service
Del Taco pulls wraps off ‘Fresh Flex’ prototype
Del Taco pulls wraps off ‘Fresh Flex’ prototype
Jan 5, 2021
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8 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
Applebee’s is testing its first drive-thru location
Applebee’s is testing its first drive-thru location
Jan 4, 2021
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Technology
Inspire Brands chief information officer Raghu Sagi on new technology innovations at Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s
Inspire Brands chief information officer Raghu Sagi on new technology innovations at Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s
Dec 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Schlotzsky’s rolls out two new smaller store prototypes for off-premise-focused experience
Schlotzsky’s rolls out two new smaller store prototypes for off-premise-focused experience
Dec 18, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?
Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?
Dec 17, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
2021 Predictions 1B
Operations
11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021
11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021
Dec 17, 2020
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11 Slides
byNRN staff
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Logan’s Roadhouse parent SPB Hospitality launches first group virtual brand: Twisted Tenders
Logan’s Roadhouse parent SPB Hospitality launches first group virtual brand: Twisted Tenders
Dec 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Shake Shack launches pilot program to allow delivery via its app in Miami
Shake Shack launches pilot program to allow delivery via its app in Miami
Dec 16, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru in Colorado, complete with solar panels and multichannel ordering
Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru in Colorado, complete with solar panels and multichannel ordering
Dec 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
The National Restaurant Association and third-party delivery companies agree on transparent and fair delivery practices
The National Restaurant Association and third-party delivery companies agree on transparent and fair delivery practices
Dec 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Emerging Chains
Restaurant group SBE’s C3 acquires 22 locations of Specialty’s Café and Bakery in bankruptcy sale to convert into new concept EllaMia
Restaurant group SBE’s C3 acquires 22 locations of Specialty’s Café and Bakery in bankruptcy sale to convert into new concept EllaMia
Dec 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Tech Tracker: Aloha Poke CEO Chris Birkinshaw explains why he chose Reef Kitchens over other ghost kitchen operators
Tech Tracker: Aloha Poke CEO Chris Birkinshaw explains why he chose Reef Kitchens over other ghost kitchen operators
Dec 11, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
DoorDash Scooter Driver
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it's gone public?
What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it's gone public?
Dec 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Emerging Chains
3 new celebrity-fueled virtual brands from Mariah Carey, DJ Pauly D and Mario Lopez, plus a food hall from Thrillist and more
3 new celebrity-fueled virtual brands from Mariah Carey, DJ Pauly D and Mario Lopez, plus a food hall from Thrillist and more
Dec 10, 2020
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6 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
DoorDash shares soar more than 85% in IPO
DoorDash shares soar more than 85% in IPO
Dec 9, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
DoorDash testing workaround to offset delivery commission caps
DoorDash testing workaround to offset delivery commission caps
Dec 4, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Regional stay-at-home order in California means restaurants must revert back to delivery, takeout
Regional stay-at-home order in California means restaurants must revert back to delivery, takeout
Dec 3, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Operations
Trending this week: Are lawsuits over restaurant dining restrictions having an impact?
Trending this week: Are lawsuits over restaurant dining restrictions having an impact?
Dec 3, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Quick Service
Jimmy John’s to use DoorDash’s new Self-Delivery platform
Jimmy John’s to use DoorDash’s new Self-Delivery platform
Dec 2, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Fast Casual
Sam Fox applied ‘circle of learning’ process to new Fly Bye
Sam Fox applied ‘circle of learning’ process to new Fly Bye
Dec 1, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Wendy’s plans 250 cloud kitchens, 150 traditional units in India
Wendy’s plans 250 cloud kitchens, 150 traditional units in India
Dec 1, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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