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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill broadens footprint in U.S. growing 50% over the last five years-2023 Cafe Rio Mexican Grill broadens footprint in U.S. growing 50% over the last five years

Six new locations, including traditional and Digital Café style formats, are planned to open before the end of the year, specifically targeting expansion in Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Jun 28, 2023

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Noodles & Company names Ruth’s Chris Mike Hynes exec as CFO Noodles & Company names Ruth’s Chris Mike Hynes exec as CFO

Jun 28, 2023

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Bringing a twist to points-based loyalty, restaurant brands seek to ‘surprise and delight’Bringing a twist to points-based loyalty, restaurant brands seek to ‘surprise and delight’

Jun 26, 2023

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Taco Bell, Chipotle named two of the most influential companies in the world Taco Bell, Chipotle named two of the most influential companies in the world

Jun 26, 2023

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NRN editors discuss Cava’s IPO, digital games, MrBeast and the Top 500 NRN editors discuss Cava’s IPO, digital games, MrBeast and the Top 500

Jun 23, 2023

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Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, and Dunkin’Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, and Dunkin’

Jun 22, 2023

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Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segment

Dave’s Hot Chicken heats up the chicken segment

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

Raising Cane's Top 500

Top 500 Restaurants

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

Blaze Pizza adds two more executives from Focus Brands

Blaze Pizza adds two more executives from Focus Brands

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Craveworthy Brands names Jeremy Theisen chief growth & development officer

Craveworthy Brands names Jeremy Theisen chief growth & development officer

ActIII Ron Shaich On Cava IPO

Act III’s Ron Shaich commends Cava Group’s successful IPO

Act III’s Ron Shaich commends Cava Group’s successful IPO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Cava IPO Opening Bell NYSE

Introducing: Cava's IPO. Here's what it means for the industry.

Introducing: Cava's IPO. Here's what it means for the industry.

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

How Flame Broiler’s Daniel and Christian Lee are modernizing the Korean bowl concept their dad started

How Flame Broiler’s Daniel and Christian Lee are modernizing the Korean bowl concept their dad started

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Cava IPO Opening Bell NYSE

CAVA IPO pops as it plans ‘coastal smile’ expansion strategy

CAVA IPO pops as it plans ‘coastal smile’ expansion strategy

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Salata Salad Kitchen promotes operations exec Michele Maerz to president

Salata Salad Kitchen promotes operations exec Michele Maerz to president

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

5 categories that could fit into Yum Brands’ portfolio

5 categories that could fit into Yum Brands’ portfolio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Untamed Brands hires Kendra Hovey as its first fair chance employment ambassador

Untamed Brands hires Kendra Hovey as its first fair chance employment ambassador

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

MOD Pizza updates rewards program for faster, custom reward options

MOD Pizza updates rewards program for faster, custom reward options

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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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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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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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

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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

Capital Tacos unveils the addition of food trucks to brand’s franchise opportunity

Capital Tacos unveils the addition of food trucks to brand’s franchise opportunity

BurgerFi names Christopher Jones CFO

BurgerFi names Christopher Jones CFO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Dog Haus is primed for growth with a diverse portfolio

Dog Haus is primed for growth with a diverse portfolio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

NRN editors discuss IPOs, companies celebrating Pride and the future of pizza robots

NRN editors discuss IPOs, companies celebrating Pride and the future of pizza robots

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Smashburger appoints Jose Miñana Jr. as interim president

Smashburger appoints Jose Miñana Jr. as interim president

Chipotle’s chief DEI officer Tawanda Starms is leaving the company

Chipotle’s chief DEI officer Tawanda Starms is leaving the company

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Cracker Barrel deals with traffic that turned negative in Q3

Cracker Barrel deals with traffic that turned negative in Q3

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Why and how your restaurant should get into video games

Why and how your restaurant should get into video games

Cava prices IPO at $17-$19 a share, with top end value of $2.1B

Cava prices IPO at $17-$19 a share, with top end value of $2.1B

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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