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Top 200 analysis: A closer look at Chipotle Mexican Grill’s rebound under CEO Brian Niccol Top 200 analysis: A closer look at Chipotle Mexican Grill’s rebound under CEO Brian Niccol

Nation’s Restaurant News presents a data-driven look at the fast-casual brand’s sales turnaround

byAlan Liddle, Senior Data & Events Editor

Feb 18, 2020

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Rusty Taco Brendan Mauri President Food

Inspire Brands names Brendan Mauri as Rusty Taco president Inspire Brands names Brendan Mauri as Rusty Taco president

Feb 18, 2020

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Former Smashburger CFO Bradford Reynolds named COO of newly launched C3 Former Smashburger CFO Bradford Reynolds named COO of newly launched C3

byLisa Jennings

Feb 18, 2020

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Working Lunch: Restaurant industry fights back against third-party delivery platforms Working Lunch: Restaurant industry fights back against third-party delivery platforms

byAlign Public Strategies

Feb 14, 2020

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Chipotle Mexican Grill takes a page from quick-service playbook to drive digital sales Chipotle Mexican Grill takes a page from quick-service playbook to drive digital sales

Feb 14, 2020

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Slapfish Names COO Kenny Hom Exterior 700

Slapfish names industry veteran Kenny Hom COO of fast-casual brand Slapfish names industry veteran Kenny Hom COO of fast-casual brand

Feb 14, 2020

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Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s and Red Lobster

Menu Tracker: New items from Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s and Red Lobster

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Rave Restaurant Group finishes weak second quarter with 11% drop in same-store sales for Pie Five

Rave Restaurant Group finishes weak second quarter with 11% drop in same-store sales for Pie Five

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Muscle Maker Grill announces $7.7 million IPO

Muscle Maker Grill announces $7.7 million IPO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Nancy Kruse and Bret Thorn look back on the food and service trends in restaurants in the 2010s and forward into the robots and virtual kitchens of the ’20s

Nancy Kruse and Bret Thorn look back on the food and service trends in restaurants in the 2010s and forward into the robots and virtual kitchens of the ’20s

byNancy Kruse, Bret Thorn

Newks Names First COO

Newk’s Eatery names Joe Pate COO

Newk’s Eatery names Joe Pate COO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Pollo Tropical-Taco Cabana parent Fiesta Restaurant Group names activist investor Andrew Rechtschaffen of Arex Capital Management to board

Pollo Tropical-Taco Cabana parent Fiesta Restaurant Group names activist investor Andrew Rechtschaffen of Arex Capital Management to board

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Just Salad outlines ambitious sustainability goals in new report

Just Salad outlines ambitious sustainability goals in new report

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Applebee’s

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Applebee’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Roti Modern Mediterranean names Justin Seamonds CEO of fast-casual restaurant chain

Roti Modern Mediterranean names Justin Seamonds CEO of fast-casual restaurant chain

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill: Customers are buying more bowls than burritos

Chipotle Mexican Grill: Customers are buying more bowls than burritos

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Chipotle Mexican Grill same-store sales increase 13.4% in Q4

Chipotle Mexican Grill same-store sales increase 13.4% in Q4

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Labor market: Restaurant chains turn to creative solutions to retain managers, hourly workers

Labor market: Restaurant chains turn to creative solutions to retain managers, hourly workers

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Luby’s continues to struggle with financial results in Q1

Luby’s continues to struggle with financial results in Q1

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Boston Market CEO Frances Allen steps down; former COO Eric Wyatt named new chief executive

Boston Market CEO Frances Allen steps down; former COO Eric Wyatt named new chief executive

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Trending this week: Chipotle reaches near $2M settlement, Veggie Grill blends technology at first NYC location and more on Chopt buying Dos Toros

Trending this week: Chipotle reaches near $2M settlement, Veggie Grill blends technology at first NYC location and more on Chopt buying Dos Toros

Forget pricey Super Bowl ads. Chipotle Mexican Grill turns to TikTok to promote free delivery during Sunday's game

Forget pricey Super Bowl ads. Chipotle Mexican Grill turns to TikTok to promote free delivery during Sunday's game

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Paris Baguette names Pete Bell CMO

Paris Baguette names Pete Bell CMO

byGloria Dawson

Chipotle Mexican Grill launches accelerator program for companies creating solutions for young farmers

Chipotle Mexican Grill launches accelerator program for companies creating solutions for young farmers

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

How smart kiosks are using facial recognition to bring a dose of humanity and hospitality to restaurant tech

How smart kiosks are using facial recognition to bring a dose of humanity and hospitality to restaurant tech

byGloria Dawson

Chipotle reaches near $2M settlement after Massachusetts probe reveals child labor and wage violations

Chipotle reaches near $2M settlement after Massachusetts probe reveals child labor and wage violations

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Veggie Grill blends technology, efficiency and hospitality at first New York City location

Veggie Grill blends technology, efficiency and hospitality at first New York City location

byGloria Dawson

Fiesta Restaurant Group’s shares rise with AREX Capital interest

Fiesta Restaurant Group’s shares rise with AREX Capital interest

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Ruby Tuesday and Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Menu Tracker: New items from Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Ruby Tuesday and Uno Pizzeria & Grill

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

Chopt Creative Salad Co. to buy Dos Toros Taqueria in deal financed by L Catterton

Chopt Creative Salad Co. to buy Dos Toros Taqueria in deal financed by L Catterton

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman uses technology to create seamless experiences for the fast-casual brand’s customers

Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman uses technology to create seamless experiences for the fast-casual brand’s customers

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Tech Tracker: Saladworks debuts first ghost kitchen inside Kitchen United

Tech Tracker: Saladworks debuts first ghost kitchen inside Kitchen United

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen bolsters benefits with on-demand employee financial tools

Noodles & Company CEO Dave Boennighausen bolsters benefits with on-demand employee financial tools

byChristi Ravneberg, Managing Editor of Production

Tender Greens president, CEO Denyelle Bruno commits to gender parity in leadership roles

Tender Greens president, CEO Denyelle Bruno commits to gender parity in leadership roles

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