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Blackstone to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe in $2B dealBlackstone to buy Tropical Smoothie Cafe in $2B deal

Levine Leichtman agrees to sell Atlanta-based 1,400-unit fast-casual brand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Apr 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Regional Chains
Chopt partners with fitness influencer Cody Rigsby, launches new appChopt partners with fitness influencer Cody Rigsby, launches new app
byHolly Petre
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Restaurant bankruptcies and the thousands of cutsRestaurant bankruptcies and the thousands of cuts
byRon Ruggless
Apr 23, 2024
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
WOWorks opens 1st franchised Z!Eats as it rebrands Zoup!WOWorks opens 1st franchised Z!Eats as it rebrands Zoup!
byRon Ruggless
Apr 23, 2024
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
Fuzzy’s names Patrick Kirk as its new CMOFuzzy’s names Patrick Kirk as its new CMO
byAlicia Kelso
Apr 23, 2024
1 Min Read
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Quick Service
Yum Brands’ chief strategy officer Gavin Felder has left the companyYum Brands’ chief strategy officer Gavin Felder has left the company
byAlicia Kelso
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Operations
Brooke Perry at Velvet Taco redefines what a taco can be
Brooke Perry at Velvet Taco redefines what a taco can be
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
Chipotle is constantly searching for the intersection of its brand and culture
Chipotle is constantly searching for the intersection of its brand and culture
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Food Trends
Shake Shack VP of brand marketing Michael McGarry emphasizes experience over food
Shake Shack VP of brand marketing Michael McGarry emphasizes experience over food
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
David Daniels Potbelly Power LIst
Operations
David Daniels on amplifying and understanding the Potbelly consumer
David Daniels on amplifying and understanding the Potbelly consumer
Apr 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byGloria Dawson
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Top 500 Restaurants
Stacey Pool resigns as Noodles & Company’s chief marketing officer
Stacey Pool resigns as Noodles & Company’s chief marketing officer
Apr 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
Tijuana Flats sells to new group, closes 11 restaurants and files Chap. 11
Tijuana Flats sells to new group, closes 11 restaurants and files Chap. 11
Apr 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Food Trends
NRN editors discuss food trends, influencer marketing, and Red Lobster’s future
NRN editors discuss food trends, influencer marketing, and Red Lobster’s future
Apr 19, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Executives
Clay Hansen named CFO of Mo’Bettahs
Clay Hansen named CFO of Mo’Bettahs
Apr 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC
Apr 19, 2024
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25 Slides
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Food Trends
Einstein Bros Bagels launches first limited time offer since 2021
Einstein Bros Bagels launches first limited time offer since 2021
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Noodles & Company welcomes new franchise partner, DND Group, INC., with plans to open 10 locations in Oregon by 2030
Noodles & Company welcomes new franchise partner, DND Group, INC., with plans to open 10 locations in Oregon by 2030
Apr 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Executives
How 3 restaurant executives are meeting changing employee expectations
How 3 restaurant executives are meeting changing employee expectations
Apr 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Restaurant brands roll out 4/20 promotions
Restaurant brands roll out 4/20 promotions
Apr 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
MOD Pizza names Jennifer Anderson CMO
MOD Pizza names Jennifer Anderson CMO
Apr 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Smashburger expands Sachi Foods franchise deal
Smashburger expands Sachi Foods franchise deal
Apr 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Why QSR and fast casual visits outpaced full-service in 2023
Why QSR and fast casual visits outpaced full-service in 2023
Apr 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
Velvet Taco is ready for a national — and international — presence
Velvet Taco is ready for a national — and international — presence
Apr 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
How Panera is trying to rehab its image
How Panera is trying to rehab its image
Apr 11, 2024
byNRN staff
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Fast Casual
Panera sees traffic surge ahead of menu overhaul and possible IPO launch
Panera sees traffic surge ahead of menu overhaul and possible IPO launch
Apr 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Chipotle Augusta GA April 2024
Fast Casual
Chipotle is offering green burrito wrappers to celebrate Masters Week alongside pro golfer Max Homa
Chipotle is offering green burrito wrappers to celebrate Masters Week alongside pro golfer Max Homa
Apr 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Chipotle doubles down on its gaming investments
Chipotle doubles down on its gaming investments
Apr 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss restaurant tech, California’s minimum wage, and the James Beard Awards
NRN editors discuss restaurant tech, California’s minimum wage, and the James Beard Awards
Apr 5, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Restaurants rise to meet the solar eclipse occasion
Restaurants rise to meet the solar eclipse occasion
Apr 5, 2024
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24 Slides
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Fast Casual
Shake Shack takes on Chick-fil-A in chicken sandwich giveaway on Sundays in April
Shake Shack takes on Chick-fil-A in chicken sandwich giveaway on Sundays in April
Apr 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and Subway
Apr 5, 2024
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30 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Fast Casual
How veteran restaurateur Nick Pihakis plans to scale chef Sean Brock’s fast casual Joyland
How veteran restaurateur Nick Pihakis plans to scale chef Sean Brock’s fast casual Joyland
Apr 4, 2024
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Regional Chains
District Taco’s first franchisees win International Franchise Association award
District Taco’s first franchisees win International Franchise Association award
Apr 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Why a complicated tech stack might be detrimental to your restaurant
Why a complicated tech stack might be detrimental to your restaurant
Apr 3, 2024
byNRN staff
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Executives
22 restaurant executives on the move in March
22 restaurant executives on the move in March
Apr 2, 2024
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15 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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