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Bettina Stern, Chaia Tacos cofounder, on being ‘plant-powered,’ not plant-based Bettina Stern, Chaia Tacos cofounder, on being ‘plant-powered,’ not plant-based

How the D.C.-based fast-casual chain is building buzz

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Sep 7, 2022

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Au Bon Pain reveals new store design Au Bon Pain reveals new store design

Sep 6, 2022

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NRN editors discuss Chipotle’s first union, Panera’s new drive-thru tech NRN editors discuss Chipotle’s first union, Panera’s new drive-thru tech

Sep 2, 2022

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Subway 15 Footlong Pass 2022

Trending this week: Subway’s first $15 Footlong Pass sells out in 6 hours Trending this week: Subway’s first $15 Footlong Pass sells out in 6 hours

Sep 1, 2022

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28 restaurant executives on the move in August 28 restaurant executives on the move in August

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Sep 1, 2022

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Starbucks and Del Taco Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Starbucks and Del Taco

Sep 1, 2022

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What the California fast-food worker bill means for you

What the California fast-food worker bill means for you

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Regional Chains

HomeState brings Texas tacos and hospitality to the West Coast

HomeState brings Texas tacos and hospitality to the West Coast

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Meet the speakers: CREATE 2022 features leaders from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Shake Shack, IHOP, Wendy’s, Noodles & Company and more

Meet the speakers: CREATE 2022 features leaders from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Shake Shack, IHOP, Wendy’s, Noodles & Company and more

Sweet Paris Crêperie expands Midwest presence with multi-unit deal in Minnesota

Sweet Paris Crêperie expands Midwest presence with multi-unit deal in Minnesota

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Chipotle Mexican Grill unveils Chicken Al Pastor

Chipotle Mexican Grill unveils Chicken Al Pastor

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Portillo’s appoints Cracker Barrel executive Mike Ellis as chief development officer

Portillo’s appoints Cracker Barrel executive Mike Ellis as chief development officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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What Chipotle's union means for the industry

What Chipotle's union means for the industry

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Emerging Chains

5 emerging restaurants in Boston to watch out for

5 emerging restaurants in Boston to watch out for

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Tipping in restaurants now averages slightly higher than 15%, survey shows

Tipping in restaurants now averages slightly higher than 15%, survey shows

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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AI in Restaurants

Panera is testing out AI in the drive-thru lane

Panera is testing out AI in the drive-thru lane

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Freddy s Names Brian Wise COO

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Brian Wise as operations chief

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Brian Wise as operations chief

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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A Chipotle store in Michigan has become the first one to unionize

A Chipotle store in Michigan has become the first one to unionize

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Cracker Barrel and Sonic Drive-In

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Cracker Barrel and Sonic Drive-In

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Strong culture helps restaurant brands retain workers, CREATE Meet Up panelists say

Strong culture helps restaurant brands retain workers, CREATE Meet Up panelists say

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing out flatbreads and wraps

Trending this week: Taco Bell is testing out flatbreads and wraps

Noodles & Company franchisee Patti Neely wants to inspire more women to become franchisees

Noodles & Company franchisee Patti Neely wants to inspire more women to become franchisees

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers further expands Chicagoland Footprint with multi-unit development agreement

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers further expands Chicagoland Footprint with multi-unit development agreement

WOWorks welcomes Cole Thompson in newly created role of vice president of culinary for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina

WOWorks welcomes Cole Thompson in newly created role of vice president of culinary for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina

Smashburger continues rapid expansion with major multi-unit franchise agreement

Smashburger continues rapid expansion with major multi-unit franchise agreement

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How 23 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

How 23 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Outback Steakhouse

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Outback Steakhouse

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Papa Johns gives crustless pizza a try with new ‘Papa Bowls’

Trending this week: Papa Johns gives crustless pizza a try with new ‘Papa Bowls’

Here’s why increasing wages might not be enough to lower staff turnover rates

Here’s why increasing wages might not be enough to lower staff turnover rates

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Agency fines Wingstop group owned by rapper Rick Ross’ family

Agency fines Wingstop group owned by rapper Rick Ross’ family

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

The evolution of a post-pandemic restaurant drive-thru

The evolution of a post-pandemic restaurant drive-thru

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Outsmarting third-party delivery

Outsmarting third-party delivery

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The Best Sandwiches of 2022

The Best Sandwiches of 2022

Paris Baguette accelerates growth after strong Q2 2022

Paris Baguette accelerates growth after strong Q2 2022

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill celebrates opening first Texas restaurant in Frisco

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill celebrates opening first Texas restaurant in Frisco

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