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How restaurant companies are navigating a messy real estate market How restaurant companies are navigating a messy real estate market

High demand and costs, coupled with low inventory and construction/permitting delays, have created development bottlenecks for many companies itching to grow.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Nov 30, 2023

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Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest U.S. limited-service restaurants that fall into ‘other’ segments The 10 biggest U.S. limited-service restaurants that fall into ‘other’ segments

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Nov 29, 2023

10 Slides

Qdoba is aiming to double its footprint Qdoba is aiming to double its footprint

Nov 29, 2023

1 Min Read

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Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest limited-service sandwich restaurants in the U.S.The 10 biggest limited-service sandwich restaurants in the U.S.

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Nov 21, 2023

10 Slides

Marketing & Branding

Restaurant brands tap into the cultural moment that is 'Swelce'Restaurant brands tap into the cultural moment that is 'Swelce'

Nov 21, 2023

1 Min Read

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Denny’s, and Panda Express Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Denny’s, and Panda Express

Nov 17, 2023

28 Slides

Pei Wei Wings All Flavors

Why Pei Wei brought wings back to the menu

Why Pei Wei brought wings back to the menu

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest limited-service salad/healthful restaurant chains in America

The 10 biggest limited-service salad/healthful restaurant chains in America

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Rreal Tacos acquire Mexican restaurant Zócalo

Rreal Tacos acquire Mexican restaurant Zócalo

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Seven Brothers Burgers grills up nineteen store deal

Seven Brothers Burgers grills up nineteen store deal

Potbelly announces 22-shop agreement in Seattle-Tacoma region

Potbelly announces 22-shop agreement in Seattle-Tacoma region

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NRN editors talk about earnings from CAVA, Chipotle, Shake Shack, and more

NRN editors talk about earnings from CAVA, Chipotle, Shake Shack, and more

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen leaves the brand

Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen leaves the brand

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Why more restaurant chains are opting to switch to DIY technology solutions

Why more restaurant chains are opting to switch to DIY technology solutions

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How restaurant brands are staying true to their DEI promises

How restaurant brands are staying true to their DEI promises

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Restaurants tap into catering opportunities for winter

Restaurants tap into catering opportunities for winter

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

How CAVA is blowing everyone away in traffic for Q3

How CAVA is blowing everyone away in traffic for Q3

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Noodles & Company makes progress on pricing, menu strategies

Noodles & Company makes progress on pricing, menu strategies

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Chipotle names Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer

Chipotle names Ilene Eskenazi as its chief human resources officer

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest limited-service pizza restaurants in America

The 10 biggest limited-service pizza restaurants in America

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Via 313 wins Nation’s Restaurant News’ Pizza Showdown

Via 313 wins Nation’s Restaurant News’ Pizza Showdown

Café Zupas announces two key leadership hires, gearing up for next phase of growth

Café Zupas announces two key leadership hires, gearing up for next phase of growth

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Wow Bao continues swift expansion with addition of first storefront West of the Mississippi

Wow Bao continues swift expansion with addition of first storefront West of the Mississippi

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Regional Chains

NRN editors discuss the first half of earnings season

NRN editors discuss the first half of earnings season

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Sweetgreen is still not profitable. Why?

Sweetgreen is still not profitable. Why?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Chipotle’s latest promotion goes south

Chipotle’s latest promotion goes south

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Cinnabon

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Cinnabon

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Shake Shack stays focused on labor and guest experience going into Q4

Shake Shack stays focused on labor and guest experience going into Q4

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

This Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee is bringing the brand to the New York City market

This Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee is bringing the brand to the New York City market

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO

Panera Brands is laying off 17% of its corporate staff as the company prepares for an IPO

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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IHOP and Applebee’s customers are maintaining their average check sizes

IHOP and Applebee’s customers are maintaining their average check sizes

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Wingstop Q3 2023 MyWingstop digital platform

Wingstop set to launch new technology platform in Q2 next year

Wingstop set to launch new technology platform in Q2 next year

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Regional Chains

Savory Fund invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken

Savory Fund invests in Houston TX Hot Chicken

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Limited service Mexican restaurant chains

Top 500 Restaurants

The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America

The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Potbelly announces 40-shop agreement with Royal Restaurant Group

Potbelly announces 40-shop agreement with Royal Restaurant Group

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