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Potbelly Sandwich Works inks two multi-unit development deals Potbelly Sandwich Works inks two multi-unit development deals

Iconic sandwich shop continues its aggressive franchise growth expansion with agreements signed for 19 units in Florida and Illinois

Sep 28, 2022

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Rush Bowls further expands brand presence in home market Rush Bowls further expands brand presence in home market

Sep 28, 2022

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Chipotle Mexican Grill invests in more AI technology Chipotle Mexican Grill invests in more AI technology

Sep 27, 2022

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The 10 biggest limited-service chicken restaurant chains in the U.S.The 10 biggest limited-service chicken restaurant chains in the U.S.

Sep 27, 2022

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s newest menu item, the acquisition of Tokyo Joe’s NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s newest menu item, the acquisition of Tokyo Joe’s

Sep 26, 2022

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Chipotle is in trouble — again Chipotle is in trouble — again

Sep 26, 2022

Menu Tracker : New items from Taco Bell, Sonic Drive-In and Krispy Kreme

Menu Tracker : New items from Taco Bell, Sonic Drive-In and Krispy Kreme

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chipotle Mexican Grill to pay $7.75 million in child labor law violations to the state of New Jersey

Chipotle Mexican Grill to pay $7.75 million in child labor law violations to the state of New Jersey

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Trending this week: Starbucks is investing in automation to halve the time it takes to make your Frappuccino

Trending this week: Starbucks is investing in automation to halve the time it takes to make your Frappuccino

Former Starbucks exec joins board for emerging fast casual RASA

Former Starbucks exec joins board for emerging fast casual RASA

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Panera Expands MyPanera Loyalty Program to offer members new choice of personalized rewards

Panera Expands MyPanera Loyalty Program to offer members new choice of personalized rewards

Mendocino Farms to bring signature bold, fresh flavors to Seattle

Mendocino Farms to bring signature bold, fresh flavors to Seattle

Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s fast-casual restaurant chain

Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s fast-casual restaurant chain

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Just in Queso Foundation launches Fall campaign in support of Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Just in Queso Foundation launches Fall campaign in support of Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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In the Mix this week: Restaurant brands battle inflation, pizza robots take over, and more

In the Mix this week: Restaurant brands battle inflation, pizza robots take over, and more

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Restaurant sales growth rebounds, posting best month since March

Restaurant sales growth rebounds, posting best month since March

byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Schlotzsky’s and Shake Shack

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Schlotzsky’s and Shake Shack

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill cracks down on viral $3 burrito hack

Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill cracks down on viral $3 burrito hack

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to right-sizing your restaurant's tech stack

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to right-sizing your restaurant's tech stack

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Chipotle Mexican Grill debuts menu item in the metaverse for the first time

Chipotle Mexican Grill debuts menu item in the metaverse for the first time

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How Chipotle mastered TikTok

How Chipotle mastered TikTok

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Capriotti’s embraces robotics in defiance of labor shortages

Capriotti’s embraces robotics in defiance of labor shortages

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Regional Chains

Otto Othman, PINCHO cofounder & CEO, on leveraging its unique tech stack as it scales nationally

Otto Othman, PINCHO cofounder & CEO, on leveraging its unique tech stack as it scales nationally

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Chipotle Mexican Grill cracks down on viral $3 burrito hack

Chipotle Mexican Grill cracks down on viral $3 burrito hack

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

QDOBA Mexican Eats debuts its food in Austin, Texas through new ghost kitchen partnership

QDOBA Mexican Eats debuts its food in Austin, Texas through new ghost kitchen partnership

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Starbucks names former PepsiCo exec Laxman Narasimhan as next CEO

Trending this week: Starbucks names former PepsiCo exec Laxman Narasimhan as next CEO

Starbird launches national franchise program

Starbird launches national franchise program

Pokemoto opens first Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location

Pokemoto opens first Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location

PrimoHoagies plans huge expansion in coming year

PrimoHoagies plans huge expansion in coming year

MOD Pizza's innovative new "MOD FUNdle" promises fun for the whole family

MOD Pizza's innovative new "MOD FUNdle" promises fun for the whole family

Chipotle introduces new menu items based on the ‘88 Club,’ launches new campaign

Chipotle introduces new menu items based on the ‘88 Club,’ launches new campaign

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Robin Robison, COO, on how better food, better customer service and better technology are at the forefront of Modern Restaurant Concepts

Robin Robison, COO, on how better food, better customer service and better technology are at the forefront of Modern Restaurant Concepts

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Mike Rypka, founder and CEO of Torchy’s Tacos, on the chain’s brand, which is just a little bit ‘trashy’

Mike Rypka, founder and CEO of Torchy’s Tacos, on the chain’s brand, which is just a little bit ‘trashy’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Regional Chains

Sahil Rahman, RASA cofounder, on how to thrive as an emerging restaurant in an emerging category

Sahil Rahman, RASA cofounder, on how to thrive as an emerging restaurant in an emerging category

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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