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Fajita Pete’s announces Pennsylvania expansion Fajita Pete’s announces Pennsylvania expansion

Entrepreneurs ink four-unit deal bringing a Tex-Mex catering and delivery favorite to Pittsburgh

Mar 23, 2023

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Panera Bread debuts contactless palm payment through Amazon One Panera Bread debuts contactless palm payment through Amazon One

byJoanna Fantozzi

Mar 22, 2023

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Fuku announces partnership with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality Fuku announces partnership with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality

Mar 22, 2023

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The Great White North just got greater: Shake Shack is headed to Canada!The Great White North just got greater: Shake Shack is headed to Canada!

Mar 22, 2023

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Chipotle Mexican Grill announces investments in local sourcing platform Local Line, cultured oil company Zero Acre Farms Chipotle Mexican Grill announces investments in local sourcing platform Local Line, cultured oil company Zero Acre Farms

Mar 22, 2023

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The Habit Burger Grill promotes Shannon Hennessy to CEO The Habit Burger Grill promotes Shannon Hennessy to CEO

Mar 21, 2023

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Regional Chains

Former Sbarro CEO forms Paramount Restaurant Group with a plan of acquiring emerging limited-service chains

Former Sbarro CEO forms Paramount Restaurant Group with a plan of acquiring emerging limited-service chains

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Emerging Chains

Kitava: Nostalgia with a healthy twist

Kitava: Nostalgia with a healthy twist

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Regional Chains

9 emerging restaurant chains making their mark on a rejuvenated industry

9 emerging restaurant chains making their mark on a rejuvenated industry

Regional Chains

Chicken N Pickle: Smashing its way into sports dining

Chicken N Pickle: Smashing its way into sports dining

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Breakout Brands Urban Wok

Regional Chains

Urban Wok: High-tech, customizable stir-fry

Urban Wok: High-tech, customizable stir-fry

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

1000 Degrees Pizza acquires My Pie

1000 Degrees Pizza acquires My Pie

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Sweetgreen toys around with new Zipline automated delivery system

Sweetgreen toys around with new Zipline automated delivery system

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Menu Tracker Video: New items from Popeyes, Shake Shack and Domino’s

Menu Tracker Video: New items from Popeyes, Shake Shack and Domino’s

Regional Chains

20 fast-casual restaurants with the best customer satisfaction

20 fast-casual restaurants with the best customer satisfaction

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Hawaiian Plate Lunches

Hawaiian Bros ignites expansion signing Stine Enterprises as first multi-unit franchisee, plans for 75 additional locations

Hawaiian Bros ignites expansion signing Stine Enterprises as first multi-unit franchisee, plans for 75 additional locations

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10 emerging fast-casual restaurant chains consumers love

10 emerging fast-casual restaurant chains consumers love

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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10 established fast-casual restaurant chains consumers love

10 established fast-casual restaurant chains consumers love

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Restaurant companies are feeling optimistic about labor

Restaurant companies are feeling optimistic about labor

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill chief development officer Tabassum Zalotrawala steps down

Chipotle Mexican Grill chief development officer Tabassum Zalotrawala steps down

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces Chicken al Pastor as first global LTO

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces Chicken al Pastor as first global LTO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Beverage Trends

McDonald's is hopping onto the latest drink trend

McDonald's is hopping onto the latest drink trend

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Dessert Tracker: Sweets now on the menu at chains across the country

Dessert Tracker: Sweets now on the menu at chains across the country

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Potbelly signs deal for NYC refranchising, development

Potbelly signs deal for NYC refranchising, development

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Beverage Trends

McDonald’s is the latest chain to offer lemonade

McDonald’s is the latest chain to offer lemonade

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

NRN editors discuss women in foodservice, Subway’s potential bidders and catering

NRN editors discuss women in foodservice, Subway’s potential bidders and catering

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers set to open first MLB ballpark location inside St. Louis’ Busch Stadium

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers set to open first MLB ballpark location inside St. Louis’ Busch Stadium

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How McDonald's is planning on winning with chicken

How McDonald's is planning on winning with chicken

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

How Thompson Hospitality’s president followed Marriott’s blueprint to massive success

How Thompson Hospitality’s president followed Marriott’s blueprint to massive success

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Noodles & Company to test dynamic pricing

Noodles & Company to test dynamic pricing

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Panda Express

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Panda Express

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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The Habit Burger Grill taps KFC UK veteran Jack Hinchliffe as its new CMO

The Habit Burger Grill taps KFC UK veteran Jack Hinchliffe as its new CMO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Inspire Brands debuts 9 exclusive food and beverage collabs to honor 9 Variety Power of Comedy award winners at SXSW

Inspire Brands debuts 9 exclusive food and beverage collabs to honor 9 Variety Power of Comedy award winners at SXSW

Casual-dining catering gets a full-scale makeover

Casual-dining catering gets a full-scale makeover

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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