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Executives
Randy Garutti will retire from Shake Shack in 2024Randy Garutti will retire from Shake Shack in 2024

Randy Garutti has spent more than two decades leading the restaurant company. The board has launched an external search for his successor.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Dec 11, 2023
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Operations
Where does restaurant pricing land in 2024?Where does restaurant pricing land in 2024?
byAlicia Kelso
Dec 8, 2023
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Labor
Full-service jobs lag as November jobless rate declinesFull-service jobs lag as November jobless rate declines
byRon Ruggless
Dec 8, 2023
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Operations
9 prototypes that highlight restaurants of the future9 prototypes that highlight restaurants of the future
byRon Ruggless
Dec 7, 2023
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Menu Trends
McDonald’s is doubling down on chicken and coffee (including cold brew)McDonald’s is doubling down on chicken and coffee (including cold brew)
byAlicia Kelso
Dec 7, 2023
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Quick Service
Domino’s is launching a proprietary operating system, new website, app and moreDomino’s is launching a proprietary operating system, new website, app and more
byJoanna Fantozzi
Dec 7, 2023
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Operations
Penn Station East Coast subs names Jay Farmer director of marketing
Penn Station East Coast subs names Jay Farmer director of marketing
Dec 7, 2023
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Rock N Roll Sushi Names Craig LeMieux CEO
Casual Dining
Rock N Roll Sushi names Craig LeMieux as CEO
Rock N Roll Sushi names Craig LeMieux as CEO
Dec 7, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
Meghan Spuler named chief people officer for Red Robin
Meghan Spuler named chief people officer for Red Robin
Dec 7, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Habit Burger
Franchising
The Habit Burger Grill debuts its first mobile pickup lane
The Habit Burger Grill debuts its first mobile pickup lane
Dec 7, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Cosmcs
Top 500 Restaurants
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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Fast Casual
Portillo’s CFO Michelle Hook outlines restaurant brand’s real estate strategy
Portillo’s CFO Michelle Hook outlines restaurant brand’s real estate strategy
Dec 6, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Looking back at a year of celebrity/restaurant brand tie-ups
Looking back at a year of celebrity/restaurant brand tie-ups
Dec 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Casual Dining
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Laurie Curtis chief marketing officer
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux names Laurie Curtis chief marketing officer
Dec 6, 2023
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Firebirds Names Caren Prince CFO
Casual Dining
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill names Caren Prince CFO
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill names Caren Prince CFO
Dec 6, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Noodles & Company offers variations on its Rice Crispy dessert in weeklong promotion
Noodles & Company offers variations on its Rice Crispy dessert in weeklong promotion
Dec 5, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Noodles & Company interim CEO Drew Madsen to highlight chain’s comfort food
Noodles & Company interim CEO Drew Madsen to highlight chain’s comfort food
Dec 5, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Starbucks-CEO Laxman Narasimhan
Segments
Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan admits company needs to improve staffing and scheduling
Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan admits company needs to improve staffing and scheduling
Dec 5, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Carrabba s Sandwich Catering
Casual Dining
Carrabba’s debuts Sandwich Bistro catering hub
Carrabba’s debuts Sandwich Bistro catering hub
Dec 5, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Patrick Doyle on tapping RBI’s advantages with 4 restaurant brands
Patrick Doyle on tapping RBI’s advantages with 4 restaurant brands
Dec 5, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Segments
Panera’s caffeinated lemonade blamed for another death, second lawsuit alleges
Panera’s caffeinated lemonade blamed for another death, second lawsuit alleges
Dec 5, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Digital guests are less satisfied with their experiences than dine-in guests
Digital guests are less satisfied with their experiences than dine-in guests
Dec 5, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
Taco Bell brings back its Double Decker Taco
Taco Bell brings back its Double Decker Taco
Dec 5, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Taco Bell designs an ‘SOS Kit’ for students as it increases retail presence
Taco Bell designs an ‘SOS Kit’ for students as it increases retail presence
Dec 5, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Starbucks’ Red Cup Day drove less than half the amount of added traffic as last year
Starbucks’ Red Cup Day drove less than half the amount of added traffic as last year
Dec 4, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Family Dining
Huddle House names Blain Shortreed president
Huddle House names Blain Shortreed president
Dec 4, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
Dine Brands Global, Inc. announces departure of Susan M. Collyns from its board of directors
Dine Brands Global, Inc. announces departure of Susan M. Collyns from its board of directors
Dec 4, 2023
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Labor
New York City’s minimum wage law for delivery workers upheld by the courts
New York City’s minimum wage law for delivery workers upheld by the courts
Dec 1, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
McDonald’s won over Gen Z by bringing back Grimace
McDonald’s won over Gen Z by bringing back Grimace
Dec 1, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss Jack in the Box’s future, California’s minimum-wage bill and social-media listening
NRN editors discuss Jack in the Box’s future, California’s minimum-wage bill and social-media listening
Dec 1, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Quick Service
White Castle’s newest location showcases an attractive Arizona market
White Castle’s newest location showcases an attractive Arizona market
Dec 1, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Casual Dining
Maggiano’s names Dominique Bertolone as president
Maggiano’s names Dominique Bertolone as president
Dec 1, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
21 executives on the move in November across the restaurant industry
21 executives on the move in November across the restaurant industry
Dec 1, 2023
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14 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Catering, local store marketing help fast casual breakfast franchise Biscuit Belly reach new guests
Catering, local store marketing help fast casual breakfast franchise Biscuit Belly reach new guests
Nov 30, 2023
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Quick Service
Dunkin’ hires Martha Stewart again to promote its new merch
Dunkin’ hires Martha Stewart again to promote its new merch
Nov 30, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
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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