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Tacotarian takes charge of plant-based Mexican segment Tacotarian takes charge of plant-based Mexican segment

In a world of plant-based burger and bowl brands, the restaurant’s four cofounders aim to dominate a different cuisine and appeal to both flexitarians and vegans

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Feb 7, 2024

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After years of foundation building, Avli is ready for bullish growth After years of foundation building, Avli is ready for bullish growth

Feb 7, 2024

1 Min Read

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Founded by big-brand franchisees, CHOP5 plans to grow by prioritizing its own franchisees Founded by big-brand franchisees, CHOP5 plans to grow by prioritizing its own franchisees

Feb 7, 2024

1 Min Read

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Regional Chains

8 emerging restaurant chains that are ready for the spotlight 8 emerging restaurant chains that are ready for the spotlight

Feb 7, 2024

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Chipotle proves traffic gains are possible in this environment Chipotle proves traffic gains are possible in this environment

Feb 7, 2024

1 Min Read

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Shake Shack to promote Korean-influenced items with Valentine’s Day events in Los Angeles Shake Shack to promote Korean-influenced items with Valentine’s Day events in Los Angeles

Feb 6, 2024

1 Min Read

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Sweetgreen tests its first-ever steak option, caramelized garlic steak

Sweetgreen tests its first-ever steak option, caramelized garlic steak

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

For The Alien Obsessed St. Louis

Chipotle Mexican Grill wants consumers to dine at its most unique restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Chipotle Mexican Grill wants consumers to dine at its most unique restaurants for Valentine’s Day

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Japanese fast-casual restaurant Pepper Lunch names Mark Bailey chief operating officer

Japanese fast-casual restaurant Pepper Lunch names Mark Bailey chief operating officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

How Golden Chick’s new director of marketing Sharon Pewitt is bringing the brand into the future

How Golden Chick’s new director of marketing Sharon Pewitt is bringing the brand into the future

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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What does the future of Boston Market look like in the wake of the US Foods settlement?

What does the future of Boston Market look like in the wake of the US Foods settlement?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Sweetgreen names former Starbucks executive Rossann Williams as chief operating officer

Sweetgreen names former Starbucks executive Rossann Williams as chief operating officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Peter Piper Pizza expands its dessert options with two familiar brands

Peter Piper Pizza expands its dessert options with two familiar brands

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Boston Market ordered to pay $11.9 million to US Foods in default judgment decision

Boston Market ordered to pay $11.9 million to US Foods in default judgment decision

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Why Steve Ells is going all in on robots

Why Steve Ells is going all in on robots

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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31 restaurant industry executives on the move in January

31 restaurant industry executives on the move in January

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Regional Chains

Savory Fund acquires health food-focused restaurant South Block from its $200M fund

Savory Fund acquires health food-focused restaurant South Block from its $200M fund

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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Noodles & Company expands its stuffed pasta line with Chicken Prosciutto Tortelloni

Noodles & Company expands its stuffed pasta line with Chicken Prosciutto Tortelloni

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Slim Chickens has no plans of slowing down

Slim Chickens has no plans of slowing down

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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NRN editors talk Chipotle’s marketing to Gen Z, Applebee’s Date Night Pass, and America’s Favorite Chains

NRN editors talk Chipotle’s marketing to Gen Z, Applebee’s Date Night Pass, and America’s Favorite Chains

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Subway, Papa Johns, and Pizza Hut

Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Subway, Papa Johns, and Pizza Hut

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chicken Salad Chick is ready to spread its wings

Chicken Salad Chick is ready to spread its wings

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why Chipotle is targeting Gen Z's student loan debt

Why Chipotle is targeting Gen Z's student loan debt

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Chipotle adds new benefits to help Gen Z employees manage their debt

Chipotle adds new benefits to help Gen Z employees manage their debt

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How Potbelly's improved loyalty program is upgrading the restaurant brand

How Potbelly's improved loyalty program is upgrading the restaurant brand

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Sandwich Trends

What America’s favorite restaurant chains say about America

What America’s favorite restaurant chains say about America

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Gen Z’s favorite restaurants

Gen Z’s favorite restaurants

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Sandwich Trends

America’s favorite restaurants for burgers, chicken, pizza, and more

America’s favorite restaurants for burgers, chicken, pizza, and more

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Top 500 Restaurants

Millennials’ favorite restaurants

Millennials’ favorite restaurants

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Panera Bread removes its controversial Charged Lemonades from self-serve area of some stores

Panera Bread removes its controversial Charged Lemonades from self-serve area of some stores

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Potbelly launches new loyalty program redesign with faster, more custom rewards

Potbelly launches new loyalty program redesign with faster, more custom rewards

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

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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New lawsuit against Sweetgreen claims its website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act

New lawsuit against Sweetgreen claims its website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Panera Bread sued a third time over highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink

Panera Bread sued a third time over highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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