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Krispy Kreme, Sweetgreen, California Pizza Kitchen and more had C-suite shake-ups in the month of December

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Jan 4, 2023

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Walk On's Exterior

Walk-On’s COO Scott Taylor transitions to head of the casual dining chain Walk-On’s COO Scott Taylor transitions to head of the casual dining chain

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 4, 2023

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How do you combine automated technology with hospitality? Just ask Kura Sushi How do you combine automated technology with hospitality? Just ask Kura Sushi

byJoanna Fantozzi

Dec 22, 2022

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Beverage Trends

The year in beverages: A look at eye-popping drinks launched in 2022 The year in beverages: A look at eye-popping drinks launched in 2022

Dec 22, 2022

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Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing two new Mexican Pizza variations Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing two new Mexican Pizza variations

Dec 22, 2022

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Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and Taco Bell 2022-12-21 Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and Taco Bell 2022-12-21

Dec 21, 2022

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Best of Menu Tracker 2022

Best of Menu Tracker: A week-by-week look at notable items launched in 2022

Best of Menu Tracker: A week-by-week look at notable items launched in 2022

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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The year of plant-based protein at restaurants

The year of plant-based protein at restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Carvel, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Smokey Bones

Menu Tracker: New items from Carvel, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Smokey Bones

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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10 top performing videos of 2022

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P.F. Chang's New York City flagship restaurant opens Dec. 14 in Union Square

P.F. Chang's New York City flagship restaurant opens Dec. 14 in Union Square

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Postino WineCafé's first California location opens today in Irvine

Postino WineCafé's first California location opens today in Irvine

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Top 500 Restaurants

15 new ways restaurants reached consumers in 2022

15 new ways restaurants reached consumers in 2022

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

O’Charley’s is investing in inflation-era strategies beyond raising prices

O’Charley’s is investing in inflation-era strategies beyond raising prices

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from White Castle, Wingstop, and Black Bear Diner

Menu Tracker: New items from White Castle, Wingstop, and Black Bear Diner

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022

20 restaurant industry mergers & acquisitions in 2022

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Trending this week: Chick-fil-A launches its first merchandise line

Trending this week: Chick-fil-A launches its first merchandise line

Dave & Buster’s performance makes its way back to pre-COVID levels, but momentum is slowing

Dave & Buster’s performance makes its way back to pre-COVID levels, but momentum is slowing

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

What multi-unit franchisees look for when they’re adding brands

What multi-unit franchisees look for when they’re adding brands

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands

Why Fuzzy's Taco Shop is the perfect target for Dine Brands

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy for the second time in four years

Bertucci’s files for bankruptcy for the second time in four years

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

BJs Restaurants

How to cost cut your way to better margins

How to cost cut your way to better margins

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Why Dine Brands acquired fast-casual Mexican concept Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Why BJ's Restaurants created a margin improvement team

Why BJ's Restaurants created a margin improvement team

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Cracker Barrel is struggling and inflation is the culprit

Cracker Barrel is struggling and inflation is the culprit

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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24 restaurant chains with the most loyal customers

24 restaurant chains with the most loyal customers

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Trending this week: McDonald's is offering the chance to win its VIP McGold Card

Trending this week: McDonald's is offering the chance to win its VIP McGold Card

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Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, White Castle, and Red Lobster

Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, White Castle, and Red Lobster

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Why growing through casinos is a winning strategy

Why growing through casinos is a winning strategy

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, IHOP, and P.F. Chang’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Del Taco, IHOP, and P.F. Chang’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How 21 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

How 21 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

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How restaurants are responding to surging turkey prices

How restaurants are responding to surging turkey prices

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

The 10 restaurant chains with the highest quality food

The 10 restaurant chains with the highest quality food

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and Wendy’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and Wendy’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Wendy’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen offer twists on menu classics

Trending this week: Wendy’s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen offer twists on menu classics

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