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Chipotle bets big on gaming industry in visibility playChipotle bets big on gaming industry in visibility play

Chain partners with high-profile esports brands to launch own gaming tournament

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 11, 2019
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byAnna Kang
Apr 11, 2019
9 Slides
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Fresh&Co offers CBD-infused menu amid regulatory uncertaintyFresh&Co offers CBD-infused menu amid regulatory uncertainty
byJoanna Fantozzi
Apr 11, 2019
1 Min Read
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March brings restaurant sales reboundMarch brings restaurant sales rebound
Apr 11, 2019
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Menu Tracker: New items from Arby's, Chopt, P.F. Chang'sMenu Tracker: New items from Arby's, Chopt, P.F. Chang's
byBret Thorn
Apr 10, 2019
18 Slides
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A look at Golden Chain winner Sam Fox’s innovations at Fox Restaurant ConceptsA look at Golden Chain winner Sam Fox’s innovations at Fox Restaurant Concepts
byRon Ruggless
Apr 10, 2019
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Sam Fox to be honored with 2019 Golden Chain Award
Sam Fox to be honored with 2019 Golden Chain Award
Apr 10, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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12 Game of Thrones promotions worthy of the crown
12 Game of Thrones promotions worthy of the crown
Apr 10, 2019
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Loyalty
Loyalty apps get up close and personalized
Loyalty apps get up close and personalized
Apr 5, 2019
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Emerging Chains
Nimble and experimental, 3 regional chains step it up
Nimble and experimental, 3 regional chains step it up
Apr 4, 2019
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10 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Chipotle execs on poaching, food safety and LTOs
Chipotle execs on poaching, food safety and LTOs
Apr 2, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Regional chains step up with innovation
Regional chains step up with innovation
Apr 2, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Flavor of the Week: Smoked paprika adds color and mild heat
Flavor of the Week: Smoked paprika adds color and mild heat
Apr 1, 2019
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How Chipotle rebooted with fresh leaders and a new California home
How Chipotle rebooted with fresh leaders and a new California home
Apr 1, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Bloomin’ Brands plans fast-casual Aussie Grill in Florida
Bloomin’ Brands plans fast-casual Aussie Grill in Florida
Mar 27, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Dickey’s promotes Jay Rooney to new CFO role
Dickey’s promotes Jay Rooney to new CFO role
Mar 27, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Dairy Queen, Modern Market
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Dairy Queen, Modern Market
Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr., Dairy Queen, Modern Market
Mar 27, 2019
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14 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Report: Family of Panera Bread owner was an ‘enthusiastic’ Nazi supporter
Report: Family of Panera Bread owner was an ‘enthusiastic’ Nazi supporter
Mar 25, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Inspire Brands taps former Sephora, Walmart executive as CIO
Inspire Brands taps former Sephora, Walmart executive as CIO
Mar 25, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Modern Market Eatery names new COO
Modern Market Eatery names new COO
Mar 25, 2019
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Shake Shack tests four-day workweek for managers
Shake Shack tests four-day workweek for managers
Mar 18, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Noodles menu tweaks include new format, better for you dishes
Noodles menu tweaks include new format, better for you dishes
Mar 15, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Hot Concepts 2018: Holler & Dash Biscuit House
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Activist pushes Cracker Barrel to divest Holler & Dash
Activist pushes Cracker Barrel to divest Holler & Dash
Mar 14, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
Winning the delivery game
Winning the delivery game
Mar 14, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Marketing & Branding
16 operators looking for luck on St. Patrick’s Day
16 operators looking for luck on St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 14, 2019
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byAnna Kang, Content producer
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Fuddruckers, Pie Five
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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Fuddruckers, Pie Five
Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, Fuddruckers, Pie Five
Mar 13, 2019
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15 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Wingstop names new chief growth officer
Wingstop names new chief growth officer
Mar 13, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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8 restaurants celebrating Pi Day
8 restaurants celebrating Pi Day
Mar 12, 2019
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byAnna Kang, Content producer
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Chipotle launches new loyalty program
Chipotle launches new loyalty program
Mar 12, 2019
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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How Sweetgreen creates its ‘intimacy of scale’
How Sweetgreen creates its ‘intimacy of scale’
Mar 11, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Breakout Brands: Hot Chicken Takeover
Breakout Brands: Hot Chicken Takeover
Mar 6, 2019
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Breakout Brands: Clover Food Lab
Breakout Brands: Clover Food Lab
Mar 6, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Habit Burger CEO: Delivery is not as ‘incremental’ as many say
Habit Burger CEO: Delivery is not as ‘incremental’ as many say
Mar 1, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Wingstop amps up digital efforts
Wingstop amps up digital efforts
Mar 1, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Family Dining
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Burger King, Velvet Taco
Menu Tracker: New items from Blaze Pizza, Burger King, Velvet Taco
Feb 28, 2019
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15 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category
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