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How Rasa is introducing a whole new generation to Indian fast-casual food How Rasa is introducing a whole new generation to Indian fast-casual food

The Washington, D.C.-based restaurant brand is on a mission to make Indian food lighter and more accessible to American customers

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Mar 21, 2022

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How two women changed the fast-casual restaurant game at Chaia Tacos How two women changed the fast-casual restaurant game at Chaia Tacos

Mar 21, 2022

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Meet the 2022 Breakout Brands Meet the 2022 Breakout Brands

Mar 21, 2022

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Torchy’s Tacos CEO Mike Rypka no longer ‘interim’Torchy’s Tacos CEO Mike Rypka no longer ‘interim’

byLisa Jennings

Mar 17, 2022

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Trending this week: President Biden signs executive order that will lead to cryptocurrency regulation Trending this week: President Biden signs executive order that will lead to cryptocurrency regulation

Mar 17, 2022

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How Just Salad is making everyday health and sustainability possible for more Americans How Just Salad is making everyday health and sustainability possible for more Americans

Mar 17, 2022

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Noodles & Company and Denny’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Noodles & Company and Denny’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Carl Howard to retire as Fazoli’s CEO

Carl Howard to retire as Fazoli’s CEO

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Prolific restaurant developer Andy Nguyen plans first restaurant tied to Bored Ape Yacht Club-2022

Prolific restaurant developer Andy Nguyen plans first restaurant tied to Bored Ape Yacht Club

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Sweetgreen revamps outposts after adding 200 new sites in less than 6 months

Sweetgreen revamps outposts after adding 200 new sites in less than 6 months

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Woworks creates new CIO role as it makes technology updates

Woworks creates new CIO role as it makes technology updates

Blaze Pizza signs new franchise agreement to propel expansion across Tennessee

Blaze Pizza signs new franchise agreement to propel expansion across Tennessee

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Chipotle Mexican Grill tests new automated tortilla fryer

Chipotle Mexican Grill tests new automated tortilla fryer

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

What new CEO Michael Skipworth sees for Wingstop

What new CEO Michael Skipworth sees for Wingstop

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Clean Eatz wants you to eat healthy and take care of your employees

Clean Eatz wants you to eat healthy and take care of your employees

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison unexpectedly resigns

Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison unexpectedly resigns

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How restaurant franchising is becoming more inclusive

How restaurant franchising is becoming more inclusive

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Regional Chains

NRN editors discuss restaurants closing Russian units, RRF’s future and Biden’s regulation of cryptocurrency

NRN editors discuss restaurants closing Russian units, RRF’s future and Biden’s regulation of cryptocurrency

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

El Pollo Loco Q4 2021

New CEO pegs El Pollo Loco success on ‘owning’ L.A. Mex category

New CEO pegs El Pollo Loco success on ‘owning’ L.A. Mex category

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Subway, Burger King and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from Subway, Burger King and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

El Pollo Loco names Larry Roberts CEO

El Pollo Loco names Larry Roberts CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Wingstop announces 11 NIL Partnerships, giving women the spotlight and bringing free delivery to fans

Wingstop announces 11 NIL Partnerships, giving women the spotlight and bringing free delivery to fans

Farmer Boys raises over $119,000 for children’s health in 21st annual fundraiser

Farmer Boys raises over $119,000 for children’s health in 21st annual fundraiser

Wing Zone adds new VP of operations, key franchise development roles

Wing Zone adds new VP of operations, key franchise development roles

Portillos Pick Up Joliet Ill Triple Drive Thru Rendering Feb1 opening

Portillo’s Q4 exploits its multi-channel model

Portillo’s Q4 exploits its multi-channel model

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill rolls out new premium-priced Pollo Asado in U.S. and Canada

Chipotle Mexican Grill rolls out new premium-priced Pollo Asado in U.S. and Canada

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

MenuMasters winners 2022

MenuMasters Spotlight

Noodles & Company, Subway, First Watch, Aramark, IHOP and Thomas Keller among MenuMasters Award Winners

Noodles & Company, Subway, First Watch, Aramark, IHOP and Thomas Keller among MenuMasters Award Winners

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

10 Chipotle menu price increases

12 restaurant chains raising menu prices

12 restaurant chains raising menu prices

Why Freshii doesn’t think healthy food is going away any time soon

Why Freshii doesn’t think healthy food is going away any time soon

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Rasa New Funding Round March2022

Rasa gets funding round from Rellevant Partners

Rasa gets funding round from Rellevant Partners

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Shake Shack tests paying loyalty rewards in Bitcoin

Shake Shack tests paying loyalty rewards in Bitcoin

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sweetgreen benefits from the return of office workers

Sweetgreen benefits from the return of office workers

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

MENU TRACKER MARCH 4

Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Del Taco and Sonic Drive-in

Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Del Taco and Sonic Drive-in

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Newly public Sweetgreen rockets to 36% same-store sales increase for the fourth quarter

Newly public Sweetgreen rockets to 36% same-store sales increase for the fourth quarter

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Just Salad CEO and franchisees off the hook in 4-year legal battle over delivery worker tips

Just Salad CEO and franchisees off the hook in 4-year legal battle over delivery worker tips

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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