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Michigan-based restaurant brand’s sandwiches range from cod and chicken to beef and vegetarian falafel

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Feb 5, 2024

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Burgerville returns to growth mode as it prepares for its 40th restaurant Burgerville returns to growth mode as it prepares for its 40th restaurant

Feb 5, 2024

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Wayback Burgers evokes nostalgia with a sense of humor Wayback Burgers evokes nostalgia with a sense of humor

Feb 5, 2024

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Next Level Burger proves meat isn’t necessary for a quality burger Next Level Burger proves meat isn’t necessary for a quality burger

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 5, 2024

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How Hopdoddy Burger Bar is redefining what it means to be a burger chain How Hopdoddy Burger Bar is redefining what it means to be a burger chain

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 5, 2024

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Hat Creek continues to hone burger offerings and app Hat Creek continues to hone burger offerings and app

Feb 5, 2024

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Smalls Sliders has its foundation in place and is now entering a ‘pivotal’ time

Smalls Sliders has its foundation in place and is now entering a ‘pivotal’ time

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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The ‘revitalization’ of Mooyah: How the burger brand is positioned for aggressive growth

The ‘revitalization’ of Mooyah: How the burger brand is positioned for aggressive growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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NRN editors discuss earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry

NRN editors discuss earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Meet Anne Pritz, the woman behind franchising at Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay

Meet Anne Pritz, the woman behind franchising at Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Growing beverage restaurant Swig names Bill Ayers CFO

Growing beverage restaurant Swig names Bill Ayers CFO

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Jason’s Deli is the latest restaurant company to add education benefits

Jason’s Deli is the latest restaurant company to add education benefits

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ robot restaurant startup scores NFL star investors

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ robot restaurant startup scores NFL star investors

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Which restaurant cuisines are growing the most?

Which restaurant cuisines are growing the most?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Treat chain Flying Dolly’s approaches franchising with restaurant vet at the helm

Treat chain Flying Dolly’s approaches franchising with restaurant vet at the helm

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Atomic Cowboy is a bar chain in Denver and Kansas City that houses two restaurant concepts

Atomic Cowboy is a bar chain in Denver and Kansas City that houses two restaurant concepts

byLinnea Covington

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California based fried chicken and waffle restaurant Bruxie takes inspiration from all over the world

California based fried chicken and waffle restaurant Bruxie takes inspiration from all over the world

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Trapper’s Sushi CEO, who started as server, shares how restaurant chain develops employees

Trapper’s Sushi CEO, who started as server, shares how restaurant chain develops employees

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Salad and Go is opening a store a week with plans to expand ‘into the thousands’

Salad and Go is opening a store a week with plans to expand ‘into the thousands’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Coffee is growing — and so are these 10 emerging chains

Coffee is growing — and so are these 10 emerging chains

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How Elisia Flores is carving her own path at her family’s restaurant L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

How Elisia Flores is carving her own path at her family’s restaurant L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Why The Brass Tap, a craft beer bar, is focusing on food as it grows

Why The Brass Tap, a craft beer bar, is focusing on food as it grows

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Modern Market Eatery opens 1st drive-thru restaurant

Modern Market Eatery opens 1st drive-thru restaurant

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Hear from two emerging operators on the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants

Hear from two emerging operators on the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How emerging restaurant brands can secure investment to grow

How emerging restaurant brands can secure investment to grow

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Family dining isn’t a segment to hit snooze on

Family dining isn’t a segment to hit snooze on

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Uncle Julio’s names Scott Lawton CEO, RJ Thomas as president/COO

Uncle Julio’s names Scott Lawton CEO, RJ Thomas as president/COO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Emerging New York City brand DIG appoints Scott Nicholson as its new chief operating officer

Emerging New York City brand DIG appoints Scott Nicholson as its new chief operating officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How PopUp Bagels went from a home kitchen to being funded by Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan, and JJ Watt

How PopUp Bagels went from a home kitchen to being funded by Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan, and JJ Watt

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Savory Fund invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken

Savory Fund invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Sbe’s C3 is partnering with Craveworthy Brands to franchise Mediterranean concept

Sbe’s C3 is partnering with Craveworthy Brands to franchise Mediterranean concept

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Artistry Restaurants’ Oak & Stone is the cornerstone brand poised for growth

Artistry Restaurants’ Oak & Stone is the cornerstone brand poised for growth

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How Voodoo Brewing Co. is taking its craft brewing to new heights — and customers

How Voodoo Brewing Co. is taking its craft brewing to new heights — and customers

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How The Melting Pot is turning an experience from the ’70s into a modern night out

How The Melting Pot is turning an experience from the ’70s into a modern night out

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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