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Executives from Smalls Sliders, Southern Proper and Full Course share insights at CREATE Road Show in Atlanta

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Jul 14, 2023

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Independent Restaurants

How restaurant investment firm leader Lauren Fernandez aims to support small businesses How restaurant investment firm leader Lauren Fernandez aims to support small businesses

Jul 13, 2023

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Jul 10, 2023

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Call Your Mother Deli expands its empire of funky bagel sandwiches Call Your Mother Deli expands its empire of funky bagel sandwiches

byLinnea Covington

Jul 10, 2023

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NRN editors discuss cell-cultivated meat and Subway’s revamp NRN editors discuss cell-cultivated meat and Subway’s revamp

Jul 7, 2023

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How fast-casual pizza has evolved How fast-casual pizza has evolved

Jul 6, 2023

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City Barbeque named winner of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Barbecue Showdown

City Barbeque named winner of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Barbecue Showdown

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Regional Chains

Yardbird launches competition showcasing various chicken sandwich interpretations

Yardbird launches competition showcasing various chicken sandwich interpretations

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

The casual-dining restaurants with the best customer satisfaction

The casual-dining restaurants with the best customer satisfaction

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Emerging Chains

Is Pupatella the Pizza Hut of 2023?

Is Pupatella the Pizza Hut of 2023?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Look Who’s Franchising Now? Summer 2023 Edition

Look Who’s Franchising Now? Summer 2023 Edition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Regional Chains

CREATE Road Show series heads to Atlanta to connect emerging restaurant leaders

CREATE Road Show series heads to Atlanta to connect emerging restaurant leaders

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Meet the restaurant players in the Barbecue Showdown

Meet the restaurant players in the Barbecue Showdown

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Mighty Quinn’s brings quality-smoked meats to the Northeast

Mighty Quinn’s brings quality-smoked meats to the Northeast

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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GQue Barbecue in Denver offers ‘competition-style’ barbecue while teaming with local suppliers

GQue Barbecue in Denver offers ‘competition-style’ barbecue while teaming with local suppliers

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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4 Rivers Smokehouse highlights the best of barbecue from across the country

4 Rivers Smokehouse highlights the best of barbecue from across the country

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Regional Chains

Casual-dining barbecue joint Smokey Bones makes off-premises channel a priority

Casual-dining barbecue joint Smokey Bones makes off-premises channel a priority

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

Jim ‘N Nicks connects barbecue to the brand’s communities

Jim ‘N Nicks connects barbecue to the brand’s communities

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

City Barbeque offers a road trip through America’s best barbecue styles

City Barbeque offers a road trip through America’s best barbecue styles

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Regional Chains

How barbecue chain Soulman’s survived based on ‘grit and determination’

How barbecue chain Soulman’s survived based on ‘grit and determination’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Independent Restaurants

Portland-based Thirsty Lion gastropub to open five more locations by next year

Portland-based Thirsty Lion gastropub to open five more locations by next year

Regional Chains

NRN editors discuss Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & Green

NRN editors discuss Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & Green

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Regional Chains

How Sugarfire Smokehouse is leading the way with a team of women

How Sugarfire Smokehouse is leading the way with a team of women

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Emerging Chains

How pro golfer Tony Finau is giving a boost to emerging restaurant chain Mo’Bettahs

How pro golfer Tony Finau is giving a boost to emerging restaurant chain Mo’Bettahs

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Sunnyside Restaurant Group names Michael Sternberg president

Sunnyside Restaurant Group names Michael Sternberg president

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Emerging Chains

How emerging chain Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is carving a new restaurant niche

How emerging chain Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is carving a new restaurant niche

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Neon Greens is aiming to address customers’ growing preference toward local produce

Neon Greens is aiming to address customers’ growing preference toward local produce

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Regional Chains

Why Maggie McFly’s believes in Florida for its next frontier

Why Maggie McFly’s believes in Florida for its next frontier

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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L Catterton makes ‘significant investment’ in Urban Egg

L Catterton makes ‘significant investment’ in Urban Egg

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Meet the restaurant players in the Taco Showdown

Meet the restaurant players in the Taco Showdown

Regional Chains

How one immigrant’s dream turned into a drive-thru pizzeria called Slice Factory

How one immigrant’s dream turned into a drive-thru pizzeria called Slice Factory

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Regional Chains

Restaurant operators to gather at free event in Austin, Texas

Restaurant operators to gather at free event in Austin, Texas

Emerging Chains

NRN editors discuss Howard Schultz’s testimony, QSR franchising, and emerging chain acquisitions

NRN editors discuss Howard Schultz’s testimony, QSR franchising, and emerging chain acquisitions

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Regional Chains

How two Black women — Adenah Bayoh and Elzadie Smith — are bringing soul food to everyone, with a healthy twist, at Cornbread

How two Black women — Adenah Bayoh and Elzadie Smith — are bringing soul food to everyone, with a healthy twist, at Cornbread

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How Rocket Farm Restaurants is creating industry career paths

How Rocket Farm Restaurants is creating industry career paths

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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