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Caribou Coffee enters long-term strategic CPG license agreement with JDE Peet's Caribou Coffee enters long-term strategic CPG license agreement with JDE Peet's

Transaction will enable Caribou Coffee to build on its core strategy of operating and growing its retail coffeehouse business while recognizing successful development of its consumer packaged goods business

Jan 18, 2024

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Dine Brands promotes Scott Gladstone to new chief development officer role Dine Brands promotes Scott Gladstone to new chief development officer role

Jan 18, 2024

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Nando’s Peri-Peri opens 1st restaurant in Dallas market Nando’s Peri-Peri opens 1st restaurant in Dallas market

Jan 12, 2024

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5 takeaways from the ICR Conference 5 takeaways from the ICR Conference

Jan 11, 2024

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Boston Market announces new buy-in-free franchise program amid company failures Boston Market announces new buy-in-free franchise program amid company failures

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 11, 2024

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Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 11, 2024

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Yum Brands promotes Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer

Yum Brands promotes Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill announces Gift A Meal partnership to help heal hunger with a snap!

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill announces Gift A Meal partnership to help heal hunger with a snap!

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How BurgerFi CEO Carl Bachmann is learning from the mistakes of the brand’s past

How BurgerFi CEO Carl Bachmann is learning from the mistakes of the brand’s past

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Potbelly is in the 'early innings' of its potential

Potbelly is in the 'early innings' of its potential

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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What’s up with restaurant real estate in 2024

What’s up with restaurant real estate in 2024

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Round Table Pizza announces debut in Oklahoma and Arkansas

Round Table Pizza announces debut in Oklahoma and Arkansas

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Jason Triail joins The Habit Burger Grill as culinary innovation director

Jason Triail joins The Habit Burger Grill as culinary innovation director

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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NRN editors discuss Pizza Hut layoffs, rising minimum wage, Pinstripes’ public offering, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s possible sale

NRN editors discuss Pizza Hut layoffs, rising minimum wage, Pinstripes’ public offering, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s possible sale

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

This is the one thing in restaurant marketing that everyone needs to do

This is the one thing in restaurant marketing that everyone needs to do

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Beverage Trends

How Gott’s Roadside captures California wine country in a burger restaurant chain

How Gott’s Roadside captures California wine country in a burger restaurant chain

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Sweetgreen gets jump start on healthy resolutions with new marketing campaign, protein bowl

Sweetgreen gets jump start on healthy resolutions with new marketing campaign, protein bowl

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Influencer marketing is ‘becoming a necessity’ for restaurant brands

Influencer marketing is ‘becoming a necessity’ for restaurant brands

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Father-son franchisee duo bring Newk’s Eatery to their hometown

Father-son franchisee duo bring Newk’s Eatery to their hometown

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Chipotle wants to help customers reach their fitness goals

Chipotle wants to help customers reach their fitness goals

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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18 restaurant executives on the move in December

18 restaurant executives on the move in December

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Vicious Biscuit brings breakfast rebellion to Mississippi

Vicious Biscuit brings breakfast rebellion to Mississippi

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Just Salad partners with James Beard nominated chef Amanda Cohen for ‘Veganuary’ salad

Just Salad partners with James Beard nominated chef Amanda Cohen for ‘Veganuary’ salad

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Beverage Trends

The year in beverages: A look at standout drinks at restaurant chains in 2023

The year in beverages: A look at standout drinks at restaurant chains in 2023

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Sandwich Trends

Best of Menu Tracker: A look at some of the standout new menu items in 2023

Best of Menu Tracker: A look at some of the standout new menu items in 2023

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Regional Chains

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Winter 2023 Edition

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Winter 2023 Edition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Accelerated sales and traffic growth bring optimism to restaurants

Accelerated sales and traffic growth bring optimism to restaurants

byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM

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2023 was the year of sauces

2023 was the year of sauces

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Making the career leap from military officer to Chicken Salad Chick franchisee

Making the career leap from military officer to Chicken Salad Chick franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Beef O’Brady’s and Brass Tap parent company acquires Newk’s Eatery

Beef O’Brady’s and Brass Tap parent company acquires Newk’s Eatery

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

Avli is ready to put ‘inspired Greek cuisine’ on a much bigger map

Avli is ready to put ‘inspired Greek cuisine’ on a much bigger map

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Brix Holdings names Rick Brown as CFO

Brix Holdings names Rick Brown as CFO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Captain D’s signs franchise development agreements in New Jersey and Georgia

Captain D’s signs franchise development agreements in New Jersey and Georgia

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Regional Chains

Texas Roadhouse picks up the pace for its Jaggers concept

Texas Roadhouse picks up the pace for its Jaggers concept

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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