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Chipotle Mexican Grill taps into TikTok as recruitment tool Chipotle Mexican Grill taps into TikTok as recruitment tool

Job applicants are invited to get creative by submitting short-form video resumes through the social media app, or interviewing in person at another national Career Day hiring event

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Jul 8, 2021

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Portillo's Pick Up Drive Thru Rendering

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Portillo’s plans pick-up-only unit with 3 drive-thru lanes Portillo’s plans pick-up-only unit with 3 drive-thru lanes

Jul 7, 2021

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Captain D’s announces Bindi Menon as brand’s first chief marketing officer Captain D’s announces Bindi Menon as brand’s first chief marketing officer

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jul 7, 2021

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Zalat Pizza names Adrian Saide chief financial officer and Dennis Minchella chief development officer Zalat Pizza names Adrian Saide chief financial officer and Dennis Minchella chief development officer

Jul 7, 2021

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Just Salad partners with James Beard winning nonprofit and chef on regenerative farming initiative, new salad Just Salad partners with James Beard winning nonprofit and chef on regenerative farming initiative, new salad

Jul 1, 2021

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Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Shake Shack and Starbucks Reserve Roastery Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Shake Shack and Starbucks Reserve Roastery

Jul 1, 2021

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21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

21 executives on the move at restaurant companies across the country in June

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Trending this week: Yum Brands franchisee acquires Au Bon Pain; Restaurant operators rethink alcohol service as COVID-19 pandemic fades

Trending this week: Yum Brands franchisee acquires Au Bon Pain; Restaurant operators rethink alcohol service as COVID-19 pandemic fades

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fiesta Restaurant Group is selling Taco Cabana to Jack in the Box franchisee affiliate for $85 million

Fiesta Restaurant Group is selling Taco Cabana to Jack in the Box franchisee affiliate for $85 million

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Chefs introduce their own version of Detroit-style pizza all over the country

Chefs introduce their own version of Detroit-style pizza all over the country

byNancy Kruse, President

Former Chipotle Mexican Grill co-CEO Monty Moran to deliver keynote at CREATE live event this October in Denver

Former Chipotle Mexican Grill co-CEO Monty Moran to deliver keynote at CREATE live event this October in Denver

Chipotle Mexican Grill offers BOGO for guests to reward friends who get vaccinated, but no proof of jabs are needed

Chipotle Mexican Grill offers BOGO for guests to reward friends who get vaccinated, but no proof of jabs are needed

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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California Pizza Kitchen co-founder opens new Roman-style pizza chain with expansion plans

California Pizza Kitchen co-founder opens new Roman-style pizza chain with expansion plans

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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José Andrés reveals more about ThinkFoodGroup’s plans for Chicago

José Andrés reveals more about ThinkFoodGroup’s plans for Chicago

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Menu Tracker: California Pizza Kitchen, Dunkin’, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Noodles & Company test new items

Menu Tracker: California Pizza Kitchen, Dunkin’, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Noodles & Company test new items

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Wingstop unlocks virtual Thighstop brand and more on Sweetgreen files for IPO

Trending this week: Wingstop unlocks virtual Thighstop brand and more on Sweetgreen files for IPO

Nation’s Restaurant News launches CREATE: The Future of Foodservice, a new in-person event this October, featuring keynote speakers from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Bloomin’ Brands, more

Nation’s Restaurant News launches CREATE: The Future of Foodservice, a new in-person event this October, featuring keynote speakers from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Bloomin’ Brands, more

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Chipotle revamps rewards program; introduces gamification in partnership with Tesla

Chipotle revamps rewards program; introduces gamification in partnership with Tesla

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

See the largest restaurant chains in America ranked by sales, units and more-2021

See the largest restaurant chains in America ranked by sales, units and more

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Top 500 Restaurants

34 big restaurant chains that got even bigger in 2020, against all odds

34 big restaurant chains that got even bigger in 2020, against all odds

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Top 500 Restaurants

Off-premises muscle powers the Top 500 winners

Off-premises muscle powers the Top 500 winners

Top 500 Restaurants

10 takeaways from the Top 500 and 2020 performance

10 takeaways from the Top 500 and 2020 performance

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

2021 Top 500 countdown: The 50 biggest restaurants in America

2021 Top 500 countdown: The 50 biggest restaurants in America

Top 500 Restaurants

Meet the Top 500 restaurant chains in America

Meet the Top 500 restaurant chains in America

Top 500 Restaurants

The year of chicken restaurants

The year of chicken restaurants

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 100 – No. 51

Wingstop unlocks virtual Thighstop brand

Wingstop unlocks virtual Thighstop brand

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Luby s Agrees Sell Fuddruckers Black Titan Holdings

Mergers & Acquisitions

Luby's agrees to sell Fuddruckers to Black Titan Franchise Systems

Luby's agrees to sell Fuddruckers to Black Titan Franchise Systems

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Jack in the Box launches virtual pop up inspired by Jason Derulo’s Milli Meals

Trending this week: Jack in the Box launches virtual pop up inspired by Jason Derulo’s Milli Meals

Menu Tracker: New items from Denny’s, Dunkin’ and Jack in the Box

Menu Tracker: New items from Denny’s, Dunkin’ and Jack in the Box

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Rave Restaurant Group promotes Clint Fendley to CFO

Rave Restaurant Group promotes Clint Fendley to CFO

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Former Garbanzo CEO James Park joins Mercato Partners’ Savory Funds as an operating partner

Former Garbanzo CEO James Park joins Mercato Partners’ Savory Funds as an operating partner

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chipotle becomes the exclusive limited-service restaurant partner for livestream gaming platform Twitch

Chipotle becomes the exclusive limited-service restaurant partner for livestream gaming platform Twitch

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Culver’s, Del Taco and Wendy’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Culver’s, Del Taco and Wendy’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Restaurant operators look at tools and tactics on labor

Restaurant operators look at tools and tactics on labor

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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