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Sandwich Trends
Starbucks is introducing a plant-based breakfast sandwich later in 2020Starbucks is introducing a plant-based breakfast sandwich later in 2020

The coffee chain is venturing further into vegan territory following a favorable first quarter with same-store sales up 5% globally

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Jan 29, 2020
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The new Nathan’s has chicken sandwiches and cheesesteaks on the menuThe new Nathan’s has chicken sandwiches and cheesesteaks on the menu
byGloria Dawson
Jan 29, 2020
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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski: ‘We have to win at breakfast’McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski: ‘We have to win at breakfast’
byNancy Luna
Jan 29, 2020
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Starbucks closes 2,000 stores in China in response to coronavirus crisisStarbucks closes 2,000 stores in China in response to coronavirus crisis
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 29, 2020
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Dunkin’ Valentine’s Day lineup is a love letter to InstagramDunkin’ Valentine’s Day lineup is a love letter to Instagram
byHolly Petre
Jan 29, 2020
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Del Taco replaces 7-year-old Buck & Under menu with Del's Dollar DealsDel Taco replaces 7-year-old Buck & Under menu with Del's Dollar Deals
byNancy Luna
Jan 29, 2020
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Popeyes starts off 2020 strong by selling its employee uniforms fans say look like Beyoncé’s sold-out Ivy Park x Adidas collection
Popeyes starts off 2020 strong by selling its employee uniforms fans say look like Beyoncé’s sold-out Ivy Park x Adidas collection
Jan 29, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Adding DoorDash, Grubhub to third-party delivery mix pays off for McDonald's in Q4
Adding DoorDash, Grubhub to third-party delivery mix pays off for McDonald's in Q4
Jan 28, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
McDonalds McChicken Breakfast Battleground
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McDonald’s pushes breakfast chicken nationwide
McDonald’s pushes breakfast chicken nationwide
Jan 28, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Chick-fil-A is the largest competitive threat to McDonald’s in the U.S., report states
Chick-fil-A is the largest competitive threat to McDonald’s in the U.S., report states
Jan 27, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Menu Trends
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
Jan 23, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Taco Bell creates buffalo sauce for new Nacho Fries menu item
Taco Bell creates buffalo sauce for new Nacho Fries menu item
Jan 23, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Labor
Trending this week: Starbucks' community stores, Krystal declares bankruptcy, "How to" articles on workforce
Trending this week: Starbucks' community stores, Krystal declares bankruptcy, "How to" articles on workforce
Jan 22, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Wendy’s burger chain outlines supply-chain goals
Wendy’s burger chain outlines supply-chain goals
Jan 22, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Saladworks debuts first ghost kitchen inside Kitchen United
Tech Tracker: Saladworks debuts first ghost kitchen inside Kitchen United
Jan 22, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Executives
Taco Bell’s global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews develops inventive menu items
Taco Bell’s global chief food innovation officer Liz Matthews develops inventive menu items
Jan 22, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Executives
Domino’s chief digital officer Dennis Maloney is changing the way consumers get their pizza fix
Domino’s chief digital officer Dennis Maloney is changing the way consumers get their pizza fix
Jan 22, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Executives
Zume CEO Alex Garden seeks to improve sustainability in the restaurant industry through technology
Zume CEO Alex Garden seeks to improve sustainability in the restaurant industry through technology
Jan 22, 2020
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byMark Hamstra
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Executives
Chick-fil-A’s Khalilah Cooper fuels growth with mobile-ordering, delivery technology that boosts speed and hospitality
Chick-fil-A’s Khalilah Cooper fuels growth with mobile-ordering, delivery technology that boosts speed and hospitality
Jan 22, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Executives
CKE Restaurants' marketing executive Patty Trevino takes calculated risks to push legacy brands in new directions
CKE Restaurants' marketing executive Patty Trevino takes calculated risks to push legacy brands in new directions
Jan 22, 2020
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byGloria Dawson
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Executives
Popeyes' marketing executive Bruno Cardinali harnesses the power of Twitter to start the chicken sandwich wars
Popeyes' marketing executive Bruno Cardinali harnesses the power of Twitter to start the chicken sandwich wars
Jan 22, 2020
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byGloria Dawson
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Executives
Dunkin’s vice president of digital Stephanie Meltzer-Paul democratizes access to the brand
Dunkin’s vice president of digital Stephanie Meltzer-Paul democratizes access to the brand
Jan 22, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Executives
Starbucks technology chief Gerri Martin-Flickinger elevates coffee chain’s delivery, loyalty programs
Starbucks technology chief Gerri Martin-Flickinger elevates coffee chain’s delivery, loyalty programs
Jan 22, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Coffee franchisor The Human Bean adds Scott Anderson as COO
Coffee franchisor The Human Bean adds Scott Anderson as COO
Jan 21, 2020
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byGloria Dawson
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Mergers & Acquisitions
6 big mergers involving Top 200 restaurant brands since June
6 big mergers involving Top 200 restaurant brands since June
Jan 21, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
McDonalds CrispyChicken Sandwiches Test
Franchising
The latest plot twist in the Chicken Sandwich War stars McDonald's and centers on MSG use
The latest plot twist in the Chicken Sandwich War stars McDonald's and centers on MSG use
Jan 21, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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New planet-saving goals at Starbucks focus on plant-based foods at breakfast
New planet-saving goals at Starbucks focus on plant-based foods at breakfast
Jan 21, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Krystal Files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Krystal burger restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Krystal burger restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan 20, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Executives
New England Authentic Eats, parent of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, promotes Tom Sterrett to CEO
New England Authentic Eats, parent of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, promotes Tom Sterrett to CEO
Jan 17, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski drives ambitious digital innovation at the world’s largest restaurant chain
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski drives ambitious digital innovation at the world’s largest restaurant chain
Jan 17, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Starbucks to open 100 community stores for low-income neighborhoods by 2025
Starbucks to open 100 community stores for low-income neighborhoods by 2025
Jan 16, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ and Firehouse Subs
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’ and Firehouse Subs
Jan 16, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Dunkin’, Snoop Dogg release a limited-time Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich featuring a glazed donut
Dunkin’, Snoop Dogg release a limited-time Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich featuring a glazed donut
Jan 13, 2020
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Carrols Restaurant Group says its Popeyes same-store sales rose 21.2% in 4Q
Carrols Restaurant Group says its Popeyes same-store sales rose 21.2% in 4Q
Jan 13, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Jack in the Box announces three new senior vice presidents
Jack in the Box announces three new senior vice presidents
Jan 13, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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