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Tom's Watch Bar CBRE Expansion Plan

Tom’s Watch Bar retains CBRE in expansion push Tom’s Watch Bar retains CBRE in expansion push

Sports-restaurant concept plans to open four new eatertainment locations this year

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Jul 9, 2021

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21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June 21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

Jul 1, 2021

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Mercato Partners closes $100 million second round of funding for emerging restaurants Mercato Partners closes $100 million second round of funding for emerging restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jun 2, 2021

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Rōti Modern Mediterranean reopens restaurants with refreshed décor, menu Rōti Modern Mediterranean reopens restaurants with refreshed décor, menu

Apr 12, 2021

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Project Pollo rolls out plant-based chicken concept in former fast-food chain locations Project Pollo rolls out plant-based chicken concept in former fast-food chain locations

Apr 2, 2021

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Cava CEO Brett Schulman on leaning in to Zoe’s Kitchen conversions Cava CEO Brett Schulman on leaning in to Zoe’s Kitchen conversions

Mar 24, 2021

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These 5 emerging restaurant concepts are well-positioned for post-pandemic growth

These 5 emerging restaurant concepts are well-positioned for post-pandemic growth

BOB 2021 FieldsChicken

Fields Good Chicken stands out in the fast-casual lunch rush with sustainable oven-roasted chicken that’s delivery friendly

Fields Good Chicken stands out in the fast-casual lunch rush with sustainable oven-roasted chicken that’s delivery friendly

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

BOB 2021 MediumRare

Medium Rare stars steak frites and simplicity

Medium Rare stars steak frites and simplicity

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

BOB 2021 Tocabe

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Tocabe, an American Indian Eatery, to become a national retail brand

Tocabe, an American Indian Eatery, to become a national retail brand

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

BOB 2021 Wolfnights

Wolfnights poised to take advantage of real estate opportunities

Wolfnights poised to take advantage of real estate opportunities

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

BOB 2021 HilltopCoffee

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Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen thrives on its welcoming vibe

Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen thrives on its welcoming vibe

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The Power List 2019: Kim Malek-2021

The Power List 2019: Kim Malek

byAnna Kang, Content producer

Delivery provider Hungr launches turnkey virtual restaurant brands in partnership with US Foods

Delivery provider Hungr launches turnkey virtual restaurant brands in partnership with US Foods

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Independent Restaurants

Independent restaurant concepts pivot to limited-service model to better compete amid the pandemic

Independent restaurant concepts pivot to limited-service model to better compete amid the pandemic

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Virtual restaurant brands continue to flood the market nationwide

Virtual restaurant brands continue to flood the market nationwide

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group files to raise $250 million for a new SPAC

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group files to raise $250 million for a new SPAC

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

JJ Johnson of New York City's Fieldtrip speaks out for Black community and culture

JJ Johnson of New York City's Fieldtrip speaks out for Black community and culture

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

How Briana Valdez of Los Angeles taco concept HomeState prioritizes employees

How Briana Valdez of Los Angeles taco concept HomeState prioritizes employees

byChristi Ravneberg, Managing Editor of Production

Upward Projects CEO Lauren Bailey addresses inclusion and supports workers through pandemic

Upward Projects CEO Lauren Bailey addresses inclusion and supports workers through pandemic

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Momofuku group’s Marguerite Mariscal keeps a steady hand on operations

Momofuku group’s Marguerite Mariscal keeps a steady hand on operations

byTara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

How Upward Projects navigates the challenges of COVID-19

How Upward Projects navigates the challenges of COVID-19

byAnoop Matthew, Lauren Bailey

How Slutty Vegan in Atlanta engages the communities it serves

How Slutty Vegan in Atlanta engages the communities it serves

byPinky Cole, Jason Crain

Slutty Vegan CEO and founder Pinky Cole uses her concept as platform to effect change

Slutty Vegan CEO and founder Pinky Cole uses her concept as platform to effect change

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Fieldtrip's head of growth on how diverse teams lead to greater success in business

Fieldtrip's head of growth on how diverse teams lead to greater success in business

byConstance Van Huele, JJ Johnson

Growing LA taco concept HomeState shares leadership non-negotiables

Growing LA taco concept HomeState shares leadership non-negotiables

byBriana Valdez, Landon Kelley

NRN Power List 2021

Meet the 2021 Power List: 50 people who represent the best in restaurant leadership

Meet the 2021 Power List: 50 people who represent the best in restaurant leadership

Momofuku Restaurant Group's operations manager on innovating

Momofuku Restaurant Group's operations manager on innovating

bySerena Wong, Marguerite Mariscal

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Shakey’s spins off popular potato side dish with delivery-only brand

Shakey’s spins off popular potato side dish with delivery-only brand

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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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

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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34 restaurant-company CEO changes in 2020

34 restaurant-company CEO changes in 2020

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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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

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Starbird Chicken raises $4 million in funding

Starbird Chicken raises $4 million in funding

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

nrn 2021 power list readers' picks

Nominate leaders, innovators, executives, store-level and inspirational people in the restaurant and foodservice industry for this year’s Reader Picks for Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2021 Power List

Nominate leaders, innovators, executives, store-level and inspirational people in the restaurant and foodservice industry for this year’s Reader Picks for Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2021 Power List

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VIDEO: How Atlanta-based Flying Biscuit Café learned menu and digital lessons during the pandemic

VIDEO: How Atlanta-based Flying Biscuit Café learned menu and digital lessons during the pandemic

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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