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Mergers & Acquisitions

28 mergers and acquisitions in the restaurant industry in 2020 28 mergers and acquisitions in the restaurant industry in 2020

From Dunkin’ and Inspire, to BurgerFi to FAT Brands and Johnny Rockets, restaurants continued to be bought and sold amid COVID

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Dec 17, 2020

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1 DoorDash Scooter Driver

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?

Dec 17, 2020

10 Slides

Focus Brands Melissa Smith

Focus Brands appoints Melissa Smith as chief people officer, among other executive appointments Focus Brands appoints Melissa Smith as chief people officer, among other executive appointments

byJoanna Fantozzi

Dec 17, 2020

1 Min Read

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The 25 most-read Nation’s Restaurant News stories in 2020 The 25 most-read Nation’s Restaurant News stories in 2020

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Dec 17, 2020

25 Slides

menu tracker dec 17

Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Papa John’s and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Papa John’s and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Dec 17, 2020

20 Slides

2021 Predictions 1B

11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021 11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021

Dec 17, 2020

11 Slides

FAT+Brands+L1

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn on how Fog Cutter Capital merger will allow for portfolio expansion

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn on how Fog Cutter Capital merger will allow for portfolio expansion

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Logan’s Roadhouse parent SPB Hospitality launches first group virtual brand: Twisted Tenders

Logan’s Roadhouse parent SPB Hospitality launches first group virtual brand: Twisted Tenders

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Dickeys De Santis CIO

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit promotes Carissa De Santis to chief information officer

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit promotes Carissa De Santis to chief information officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Shake Shack launches pilot program to allow delivery via its app in Miami

Shake Shack launches pilot program to allow delivery via its app in Miami

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru in Colorado, complete with solar panels and multichannel ordering

Sweetgreen is opening its first drive-thru in Colorado, complete with solar panels and multichannel ordering

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Opes Acquisition Corp. shareholders agree to buy BurgerFi International

Opes Acquisition Corp. shareholders agree to buy BurgerFi International

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Dunkin Inspire merger analysis

Inspire Brands completes purchase of Dunkin’ Brands Group for $11.3 billion

Inspire Brands completes purchase of Dunkin’ Brands Group for $11.3 billion

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

chicken sandwiches 2020 restaurant chains

The year in fried chicken sandwiches

The year in fried chicken sandwiches

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Plant-based concept By Chloe files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; goes up for sale despite legal battle

Plant-based concept By Chloe files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; goes up for sale despite legal battle

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Nielsen CGA RestauranTrak outdoor dining new york city full service restaurant

On-premise restaurant sales rates still lag last year, Nielsen CGA says

On-premise restaurant sales rates still lag last year, Nielsen CGA says

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

FAT Brands agrees to merge with controlling shareholder Fog Cutter Capital

FAT Brands agrees to merge with controlling shareholder Fog Cutter Capital

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Bonefish Grill, White Castle and Blaze Pizza

Menu Tracker: New items from Bonefish Grill, White Castle and Blaze Pizza

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

chipotle holiday merchandise

Chipotle Mexican Grill rolls out new line of branded loungewear for those staying home for the holidays

Chipotle Mexican Grill rolls out new line of branded loungewear for those staying home for the holidays

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Quiznos-Taco Del Mar parent REGO Restaurant Group promotes Mark Lohmann to president

Quiznos-Taco Del Mar parent REGO Restaurant Group promotes Mark Lohmann to president

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

nrn 2021 power list readers' picks

Nominate leaders, innovators, executives, store-level and inspirational people in the restaurant and foodservice industry for this year’s Reader Picks for Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2021 Power List

Nominate leaders, innovators, executives, store-level and inspirational people in the restaurant and foodservice industry for this year’s Reader Picks for Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2021 Power List

Vitality Bowls CEO and co-founder Roy Gilad on the superfood café’s strength during COVID

Vitality Bowls CEO and co-founder Roy Gilad on the superfood café’s strength during COVID

new restaurant prototypes 2020

20 restaurant brands that unveiled new store prototypes this year, from KFC to Burger King to Chipotle

20 restaurant brands that unveiled new store prototypes this year, from KFC to Burger King to Chipotle

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Sweet indulgences satisfy as pandemic cravings grow

Sweet indulgences satisfy as pandemic cravings grow

byNancy Kruse, President

Qdoba names Leviathan Winn as chief financial officer

Qdoba names Leviathan Winn as chief financial officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Paris Baguette Mark Mele

Paris Baguette names Mark Mele as chief development officer

Paris Baguette names Mark Mele as chief development officer

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

menu tracker dec 3

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ and Starbucks

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dunkin’ and Starbucks

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

A customer picking up an order at a California restaurant

Trending this week: Are lawsuits over restaurant dining restrictions having an impact?

Trending this week: Are lawsuits over restaurant dining restrictions having an impact?

el pollo loco la madeline introduce new drive thru concepts covid

El Pollo Loco and La Madeleine reveal new prototype stores geared for off-premise orders

El Pollo Loco and La Madeleine reveal new prototype stores geared for off-premise orders

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Sam Fox Fly Bye question answer

Sam Fox applied ‘circle of learning’ process to new Fly Bye

Sam Fox applied ‘circle of learning’ process to new Fly Bye

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

people on the move dec 2020

8 executives on the move at restaurant companies in November

8 executives on the move at restaurant companies in November

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

shake shack launches new truffle burger

Shake Shack adds truffle burgers to menus in New York City and Southern California

Shake Shack adds truffle burgers to menus in New York City and Southern California

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

FlyBye Takeout Only Sam Fox

Fox Restaurant Concepts to launch to-go-only Fly Bye and Flower Child

Fox Restaurant Concepts to launch to-go-only Fly Bye and Flower Child

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

chipotle introduces new brisket protein

Chipotle Mexican Grill adds smoked brisket to menu at 64 restaurants

Chipotle Mexican Grill adds smoked brisket to menu at 64 restaurants

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Menu Tracker: New items from Checkers & Rally’s, P.F. Chang’s and Tim Hortons

Menu Tracker: New items from Checkers & Rally’s, P.F. Chang’s and Tim Hortons

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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