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Carrols Restaurant Group says its Popeyes same-store sales rose 21.2% in 4QCarrols Restaurant Group says its Popeyes same-store sales rose 21.2% in 4Q

Franchisee sees chicken sandwich bump as Denny’s, Red Robin report SSS ahead of ICR Conference presentations

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Jan 13, 2020
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Jack in the Box announces three new senior vice presidentsJack in the Box announces three new senior vice presidents
byJoanna Fantozzi
Jan 13, 2020
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Popeyes to offer free chicken sandwich in DoorDash delivery launchPopeyes to offer free chicken sandwich in DoorDash delivery launch
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Jan 13, 2020
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Subway downsizes corporate teamSubway downsizes corporate team
byRon Ruggless
Jan 9, 2020
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Menu Tracker: New items from Applebee’s Grill & Bar, Carl’s Jr. and Denny’sMenu Tracker: New items from Applebee’s Grill & Bar, Carl’s Jr. and Denny’s
byBret Thorn
Jan 9, 2020
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Taco Bell to test paying managers $100,000 a year, nearly double industry standardTaco Bell to test paying managers $100,000 a year, nearly double industry standard
byNancy Luna
Jan 9, 2020
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A look back at Yum Brands’ U.S. acquisitions and sales, from Pizza Hut to The Habit Burger Grill
A look back at Yum Brands’ U.S. acquisitions and sales, from Pizza Hut to The Habit Burger Grill
Jan 8, 2020
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McDonald’s creates new digital chief role, customer engagement team
McDonald’s creates new digital chief role, customer engagement team
Jan 8, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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McDonald’s expands Beyond Meat burger test
McDonald’s expands Beyond Meat burger test
Jan 8, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Taco Bell Brings Back Nacho Fries for 2020
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Taco Bell to bring back Nacho Fries on Jan. 30
Taco Bell to bring back Nacho Fries on Jan. 30
Jan 7, 2020
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Burger King to test Impossible Sausage item in select restaurants
Burger King to test Impossible Sausage item in select restaurants
Jan 7, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Starbucks expands vegan selections with new oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk signature drinks
Starbucks expands vegan selections with new oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk signature drinks
Jan 7, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Why Yum Brands bought fast-casual chain The Habit Burger for $375M
Why Yum Brands bought fast-casual chain The Habit Burger for $375M
Jan 6, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Little Caesars partners with DoorDash on delivery
Little Caesars partners with DoorDash on delivery
Jan 6, 2020
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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski launches Instagram page
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski launches Instagram page
Jan 6, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Yum! to buy Habit Burger Grill
Yum! to buy Habit Burger Grill
Jan 6, 2020
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byGloria Dawson
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Chick-fil-A menu test scraps 6 items including Chick-n-Strips
Chick-fil-A menu test scraps 6 items including Chick-n-Strips
Jan 3, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Restaurants including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut launch value deals
Restaurants including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut launch value deals
Jan 3, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Tim Hortons franchisee dispute spreads to U.S
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Expanded role for Axel Schwan at Tim Hortons
Expanded role for Axel Schwan at Tim Hortons
Jan 2, 2020
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byGloria Dawson
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Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s, Fazoli’s and Nathan’s Famous
Menu Tracker: New items from Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s, Fazoli’s and Nathan’s Famous
Dec 19, 2019
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Veteran financial chief among 3 departing Subway executives
Veteran financial chief among 3 departing Subway executives
Dec 19, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Restaurant same-store sales report: December 2019
Restaurant same-store sales report: December 2019
Dec 18, 2019
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byAlan Liddle, Senior Data & Events Editor
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Jack in the Box sells headquarters for $21.5 million to San Diego school district
Jack in the Box sells headquarters for $21.5 million to San Diego school district
Dec 18, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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JAB Holding to combine Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet’s Coffee and explore international IPO
JAB Holding to combine Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet’s Coffee and explore international IPO
Dec 18, 2019
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Beyond Meat is on the menu all day at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s
Beyond Meat is on the menu all day at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s
Dec 18, 2019
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byGloria Dawson
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TikTok. It’s time for restaurants to pay attention to this new social media platform
TikTok. It’s time for restaurants to pay attention to this new social media platform
Dec 17, 2019
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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15 limited-edition Starbucks holiday drinks from around the world
15 limited-edition Starbucks holiday drinks from around the world
Dec 17, 2019
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Taco Bell dollar menu expands to 21 items with the return of Double Stacked Tacos
Taco Bell dollar menu expands to 21 items with the return of Double Stacked Tacos
Dec 17, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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5 career highlights from retiring Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed
5 career highlights from retiring Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed
Dec 16, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Ahead of his retirement, Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed talks Taco Bell transformation, menu innovation and building a ‘culture that fueled results’
Ahead of his retirement, Yum Brands CEO Greg Creed talks Taco Bell transformation, menu innovation and building a ‘culture that fueled results’
Dec 16, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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New on the menu: KFC testing Secret Recipe Fries, McDonald’s tries vegan meal in the U.K.
New on the menu: KFC testing Secret Recipe Fries, McDonald’s tries vegan meal in the U.K.
Dec 13, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Dunkin' names Scott Murphy president of Dunkin' Americas
Dunkin' names Scott Murphy president of Dunkin' Americas
Dec 12, 2019
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byGloria Dawson
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National Labor Relations Board asks judge to approve settlement with McDonald's Corp.
National Labor Relations Board asks judge to approve settlement with McDonald's Corp.
Dec 12, 2019
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Chick-fil-A, Amazon, Starbucks, Chipotle and more unveiled new prototypes in 2019
Chick-fil-A, Amazon, Starbucks, Chipotle and more unveiled new prototypes in 2019
Dec 12, 2019
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Wendy’s realigns information technology division
Wendy’s realigns information technology division
Dec 12, 2019
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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