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Condado Tacos names Portillo’s COO Derrick Pratt as its new CEO Condado Tacos names Portillo’s COO Derrick Pratt as its new CEO

Pratt has served as Portillo’s COO since 2021. Prior, he was with Starbucks and also has experience with McDonald’s.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jun 4, 2024

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Arby’s to give away golf clubs in the run up to Father’s Day Arby’s to give away golf clubs in the run up to Father’s Day

Jun 3, 2024

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Applications open for Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concepts Award Applications open for Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concepts Award

Jun 3, 2024

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Brix Holdings CTO Carissa DeSantis has left the company Brix Holdings CTO Carissa DeSantis has left the company

Jun 3, 2024

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What does the future hold for Cracker Barrel?What does the future hold for Cracker Barrel?

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jun 3, 2024

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Crumbl jumps into the edible cookie dough space Crumbl jumps into the edible cookie dough space

Jun 3, 2024

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Wendy’s rolls out Saucy Nuggs

Wendy’s rolls out Saucy Nuggs

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Rubio’s abruptly closes nearly 50 California locations

Rubio’s abruptly closes nearly 50 California locations

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Sonic Drive-In to partner with X Games to host the extreme sports competition at the end of June

Sonic Drive-In to partner with X Games to host the extreme sports competition at the end of June

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Why Chicken Salad Chick is enhancing its dessert menu

Why Chicken Salad Chick is enhancing its dessert menu

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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José Andrés names Sam Bakhshandehpour global CEO

José Andrés names Sam Bakhshandehpour global CEO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why the CEO of Domino’s Pizza thinks consistently raising prices is a bad strategy

Why the CEO of Domino’s Pizza thinks consistently raising prices is a bad strategy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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‘Restaurant Impossible’ star Robert Irvine talks leadership, innovation, technology

‘Restaurant Impossible’ star Robert Irvine talks leadership, innovation, technology

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Portillo’s COO Derrick Pratt is leaving the company

Portillo’s COO Derrick Pratt is leaving the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Smashburger announces Thomas Prather as new chief marketing officer

Smashburger announces Thomas Prather as new chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Red Robin’s bottomless menu has driven value scores ‘through the roof’

Red Robin’s bottomless menu has driven value scores ‘through the roof’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Jack in the Box joins in on the value play game with new price point for Munchies: Under $4

Jack in the Box joins in on the value play game with new price point for Munchies: Under $4

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Taco Bell will bring its Cheez-It Crunchwrap nationwide

Taco Bell will bring its Cheez-It Crunchwrap nationwide

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Customers can now order Grubhub delivery on Amazon

Customers can now order Grubhub delivery on Amazon

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Fast food officially has a perception problem

Fast food officially has a perception problem

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Freddy’s is jumping into catering as part of its growth strategy

Freddy’s is jumping into catering as part of its growth strategy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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CAVA continues to beat analysts’ expectations as it raises its full-year guidance

CAVA continues to beat analysts’ expectations as it raises its full-year guidance

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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What emerging restaurant brands should consider ahead of investment

What emerging restaurant brands should consider ahead of investment

byGloria Dawson

Scott Taylor named CEO of newly created Cherry Bounce Hospitality group

Scott Taylor named CEO of newly created Cherry Bounce Hospitality group

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How sale leasebacks provide restaurant owners with capital to grow

How sale leasebacks provide restaurant owners with capital to grow

byStephen Cheng

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Why Atomic Wings went bigger (and boozier) for its new store prototype

Why Atomic Wings went bigger (and boozier) for its new store prototype

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Personalized marketing evolves into a necessity for restaurant brands

Personalized marketing evolves into a necessity for restaurant brands

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s CosMc’s has launched a loyalty program

McDonald’s CosMc’s has launched a loyalty program

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Nation’s Restaurant News announces expanded Investment Summit for emerging chain leaders

Nation’s Restaurant News announces expanded Investment Summit for emerging chain leaders

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What CAVA, Sweetgreen, and Just Salad are doing right to thrive in this economy

What CAVA, Sweetgreen, and Just Salad are doing right to thrive in this economy

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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What does growth mean for restaurants in these economic times?

What does growth mean for restaurants in these economic times?

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Minnesota has joined California in banning restaurant ‘junk fees’

Minnesota has joined California in banning restaurant ‘junk fees’

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The restaurant industry is projected to add 525K summer jobs

The restaurant industry is projected to add 525K summer jobs

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Ask Jill! How restaurant employees can have pride in their workplace

Ask Jill! How restaurant employees can have pride in their workplace

Puerto Rican migrant becomes an award-winning Rita’s Italian Ice franchisee

Puerto Rican migrant becomes an award-winning Rita’s Italian Ice franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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