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A year of women on the move: 35 restaurant executives who started new jobsA year of women on the move: 35 restaurant executives who started new jobs

As a follow up to the 2019 Power List, Nation’s Restaurant News tracked women who have been appointed to C-suite and executive roles since January

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Mar 19, 2020
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Top 500 Restaurants
Trending this week: McDonald’s closes dining rooms and President Trump’s meets with top restaurant chain leaders to discuss coronavirus responseTrending this week: McDonald’s closes dining rooms and President Trump’s meets with top restaurant chain leaders to discuss coronavirus response
byNRN staff
Mar 19, 2020
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Chipotle Mexican Grill aims to reach customers quarantined during coronavirus pandemic through Instagram live with celebrities, musiciansChipotle Mexican Grill aims to reach customers quarantined during coronavirus pandemic through Instagram live with celebrities, musicians
byHolly Petre
Mar 18, 2020
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Marco’s Pizza and Modern MarketMenu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Marco’s Pizza and Modern Market
byBret Thorn
Mar 18, 2020
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Habit Burger Grill parent agrees to purchase by Yum! Brands Inc.Habit Burger Grill parent agrees to purchase by Yum! Brands Inc.
byBret Thorn
Mar 18, 2020
1 Min Read
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Coronavirus: Chipotle Mexican Grill expands free delivery with new Uber Eats partnershipCoronavirus: Chipotle Mexican Grill expands free delivery with new Uber Eats partnership
byNancy Luna
Mar 18, 2020
1 Min Read
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Keto-friendly, high-protein pizza crusts emerge as a trend at restaurant chains
Keto-friendly, high-protein pizza crusts emerge as a trend at restaurant chains
Mar 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
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Top 500 Restaurants
How 21 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters 2020-03-17
How 21 restaurant companies performed in their most recent quarters 2020-03-17
Mar 17, 2020
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21 Slides
byNRN staff
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Chipotle Mexican Grill joins fray of chains closing dine-in operations to limit spread of coronavirus
Chipotle Mexican Grill joins fray of chains closing dine-in operations to limit spread of coronavirus
Mar 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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&pizza is offering free pizza, expanded sick leave and wage increases for employees in response to coronavirus crisis
&pizza is offering free pizza, expanded sick leave and wage increases for employees in response to coronavirus crisis
Mar 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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To slow the spread of coronavirus, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Chipotle, Panda Express, Shake Shack, Starbucks move to off-premise only operations
To slow the spread of coronavirus, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Chipotle, Panda Express, Shake Shack, Starbucks move to off-premise only operations
Mar 16, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Mendocino Farms debuts 33rd unit in Dallas
Mendocino Farms debuts 33rd unit in Dallas
Mar 13, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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With the pandemic around COVID-19, restaurants like McDonald’s, Starbucks have introduced new sick leave policies
With the pandemic around COVID-19, restaurants like McDonald’s, Starbucks have introduced new sick leave policies
Mar 13, 2020
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Hy-Vee to convert all Market Grille restaurants to Wahlburgers
Hy-Vee to convert all Market Grille restaurants to Wahlburgers
Mar 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Operations
McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, other restaurant chains inform customers on coronavirus pandemic safety efforts
McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, other restaurant chains inform customers on coronavirus pandemic safety efforts
Mar 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Chipotle Mexican Grill pushes free delivery from 'Delivery Kitchen' to make life easier for guests
Chipotle Mexican Grill pushes free delivery from 'Delivery Kitchen' to make life easier for guests
Mar 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Noodles & Company adds emergency pay for quarantined workers at company stores
Noodles & Company adds emergency pay for quarantined workers at company stores
Mar 12, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Trending this week: how restaurants are adjusting to coronavirus in the U.S. , Chipotle Mexican Grill testing unlimited paid time off
Trending this week: how restaurants are adjusting to coronavirus in the U.S. , Chipotle Mexican Grill testing unlimited paid time off
Mar 12, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell
Mar 11, 2020
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14 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Two San Francisco restaurants launch ghost kitchen operations at DoorDash Kitchens
Two San Francisco restaurants launch ghost kitchen operations at DoorDash Kitchens
Mar 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Wingstop pays fans to sport branded clothing in “Wearable Billboard” Instagram campaign
Wingstop pays fans to sport branded clothing in “Wearable Billboard” Instagram campaign
Mar 9, 2020
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Food Trends
Vegan restaurant chain Copper Branch focuses on nutrition messaging to give its plant-based menus broad appeal
Vegan restaurant chain Copper Branch focuses on nutrition messaging to give its plant-based menus broad appeal
Mar 9, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Steve Ells, company founder, steps down as executive board chairman at Chipotle Mexican Grill
Steve Ells, company founder, steps down as executive board chairman at Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mar 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byGloria Dawson
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Chipotle Mexican Grill testing unlimited paid time off for senior level employees
Chipotle Mexican Grill testing unlimited paid time off for senior level employees
Mar 5, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Restaurant industry sees positive same-store sales growth in February for the second month in a row
Restaurant industry sees positive same-store sales growth in February for the second month in a row
Mar 5, 2020
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1 Min Read
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Executives on the move: 22 CEOs, CMOs, COOs and other C-suite positions that changed in the restaurant industry in February
Executives on the move: 22 CEOs, CMOs, COOs and other C-suite positions that changed in the restaurant industry in February
Mar 2, 2020
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19 Slides
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Noodles & Company plans to launch direct delivery, add more drive-thru pick up lanes like Chipotle
Noodles & Company plans to launch direct delivery, add more drive-thru pick up lanes like Chipotle
Feb 27, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Trending this week: Sonic Drive-In unveils new logo and more on Burger King’s Moldy Whopper campaign
Trending this week: Sonic Drive-In unveils new logo and more on Burger King’s Moldy Whopper campaign
Feb 27, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Beverage Trends
Panera Bread launches $9 per month unlimited coffee and tea subscription program
Panera Bread launches $9 per month unlimited coffee and tea subscription program
Feb 27, 2020
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Finance
MOD Pizza sales grow 24% in 2019 to reach $493 million
MOD Pizza sales grow 24% in 2019 to reach $493 million
Feb 26, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Finance
Cosi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it transitions from a restaurant company to a catering business
Cosi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it transitions from a restaurant company to a catering business
Feb 25, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Shake Shack to introduce more 'buzzworthy' foods like Hot Chick’n Bites to reverse declining visits
Shake Shack to introduce more 'buzzworthy' foods like Hot Chick’n Bites to reverse declining visits
Feb 25, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Dunkin’ and KFC
Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Dunkin’ and KFC
Feb 20, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Focus Brands appoints Jim Holthouser as CEO
Focus Brands appoints Jim Holthouser as CEO
Feb 20, 2020
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1 Min Read
byGloria Dawson
Wingstop Tests PickUp Lockers Dallas
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Wingstop eyes technology, lockers and dark kitchens to speed service
Wingstop eyes technology, lockers and dark kitchens to speed service
Feb 19, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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