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Pizza Hut names new global chief brand officer and chief marketing officer Pizza Hut names new global chief brand officer and chief marketing officer

Kalen Thornton joins the company as global chief brand officer from PepsiCo, and Melissa Friebe becomes Pizza Hut CMO from Yum sister brand Taco Bell

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

May 20, 2024

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How Gen Z is changing restaurant marketing How Gen Z is changing restaurant marketing

May 18, 2024

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Sbarro names former RBI executive Mario Bojorquez as its president, North America Sbarro names former RBI executive Mario Bojorquez as its president, North America

May 18, 2024

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Why Chipotle's extreme focus on this one thing has paid off Why Chipotle's extreme focus on this one thing has paid off

May 17, 2024

The new value equation at restaurants The new value equation at restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi

May 16, 2024

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Burger King-parent RBI completes Carrols acquisition Burger King-parent RBI completes Carrols acquisition

May 16, 2024

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McDonald’s value playbook will likely include a $5 value meal

McDonald’s value playbook will likely include a $5 value meal

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Bonus: Leaders from Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, and Taco Bell talk about their careers and the future of the industry

Bonus: Leaders from Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, and Taco Bell talk about their careers and the future of the industry

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Schlotzsky’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Schlotzsky’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Quick-service menu prices remained elevated in April

Quick-service menu prices remained elevated in April

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why you should stay nimble with your restaurant's social media

Why you should stay nimble with your restaurant's social media

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A ‘street fight’ has erupted to win over low-income consumers

A ‘street fight’ has erupted to win over low-income consumers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Jack in the Box emphasizes value with barbell offerings

Jack in the Box emphasizes value with barbell offerings

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Pizza Hut is getting into the burger business

Pizza Hut is getting into the burger business

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

How El Pollo Loco, Zaxby’s, and Shake Shack are staying nimble on social media while stalwart Chick-fil-A is falling behind

How El Pollo Loco, Zaxby’s, and Shake Shack are staying nimble on social media while stalwart Chick-fil-A is falling behind

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Why the coffee segment is so hot right now

Why the coffee segment is so hot right now

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Why Papa Johns may be losing its competitive edge in the pizza segment

Why Papa Johns may be losing its competitive edge in the pizza segment

Krispy Kreme Q1 Expands Access Points

Krispy Kreme continues to expand points of access

Krispy Kreme continues to expand points of access

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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NRN editors continue to talk about quarterly earnings from Texas Roadhouse, El Pollo Loco, Bloomin’ Brands, and more restaurant companies

NRN editors continue to talk about quarterly earnings from Texas Roadhouse, El Pollo Loco, Bloomin’ Brands, and more restaurant companies

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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SEC accuses FAT Brands founder Andy Wiederhorn of misappropriating $27 million of company funds

SEC accuses FAT Brands founder Andy Wiederhorn of misappropriating $27 million of company funds

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Starbucks, and Burger King

Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Starbucks, and Burger King

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How Applebee's is planning to turn things around

How Applebee's is planning to turn things around

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Here’s what to expect from the expanded Krispy Kreme/McDonald’s partnership

Here’s what to expect from the expanded Krispy Kreme/McDonald’s partnership

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Chick-fil-A doubles down on its food waste reduction commitment

Chick-fil-A doubles down on its food waste reduction commitment

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Domino’s announces historic goal to raise $300 million to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Domino’s announces historic goal to raise $300 million to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Papa Johns’ weak organic delivery numbers contribute to 2% same-store sales decline

Papa Johns’ weak organic delivery numbers contribute to 2% same-store sales decline

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How Dutch Bros pulled ahead of its biggest competition this quarter

How Dutch Bros pulled ahead of its biggest competition this quarter

Shipley Do-Nuts accelerates growth with expanded development team

Shipley Do-Nuts accelerates growth with expanded development team

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Dutch Bros will offer mobile order and payment for the first time

Dutch Bros will offer mobile order and payment for the first time

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Why restaurant accessibility is a win for customers of all abilities

Why restaurant accessibility is a win for customers of all abilities

byGloria Dawson

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Restaurants embrace sauces as Gen Z demands new flavors

Restaurants embrace sauces as Gen Z demands new flavors

Inspire Brands names Yasir Anwar chief technology officer

Inspire Brands names Yasir Anwar chief technology officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Emerging Chains

How big restaurant chains are trying to get in on the growing coffee segment

How big restaurant chains are trying to get in on the growing coffee segment

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El Pollo Loco tests kiosks and labor-saving equipment

El Pollo Loco tests kiosks and labor-saving equipment

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Pizza Hut appoints Carl Loredo as president of U.S. business

Pizza Hut appoints Carl Loredo as president of U.S. business

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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