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Restaurant brands enter their ‘co-creator’ era Restaurant brands enter their ‘co-creator’ era

Restaurant brands are not only turning to influencers to co-create content, but also chefs to co-create menu items, and fans to help make decisions.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 23, 2024

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Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Taco Bell, and Panda Express Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Taco Bell, and Panda Express

Feb 23, 2024

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Why Taco Bell thinks its future is in emerging brand collaborations Why Taco Bell thinks its future is in emerging brand collaborations

byHolly Petre, Alicia Kelso

Feb 23, 2024

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Jack in the Box, Del Taco highlight value amid consumer nervousness Jack in the Box, Del Taco highlight value amid consumer nervousness

Feb 22, 2024

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Meet the emerging chefs chosen to reimagine Taco Bell’s signature Crunchwrap Meet the emerging chefs chosen to reimagine Taco Bell’s signature Crunchwrap

Feb 22, 2024

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concludes its investigation against FAT Brands The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concludes its investigation against FAT Brands

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 22, 2024

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Dutch Bros tests the waters on mobile ordering

Dutch Bros tests the waters on mobile ordering

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why Shake Shack, Wingstop are leaning into fine-dining

Why Shake Shack, Wingstop are leaning into fine-dining

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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McDonald’s is leaning into its anime cult-status by introducing WcDonald’s

McDonald’s is leaning into its anime cult-status by introducing WcDonald’s

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Mountain Mike’s Pizza promotes Jim Metevier to CEO

Mountain Mike’s Pizza promotes Jim Metevier to CEO

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

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Chick-fil-A ramps up its Canadian presence

Chick-fil-A ramps up its Canadian presence

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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McDonald’s launches its first beauty collab

McDonald’s launches its first beauty collab

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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KFC is bringing its interpretation of pizza to the U.S.

KFC is bringing its interpretation of pizza to the U.S.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Jamba and Cinnabon parent company GoTo Foods announces opportunities for growth and acquisitions

Jamba and Cinnabon parent company GoTo Foods announces opportunities for growth and acquisitions

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Little Caesars adds modular units to its development portfolio

Little Caesars adds modular units to its development portfolio

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon parent company Focus Brands rebrands to GoTo Foods

Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon parent company Focus Brands rebrands to GoTo Foods

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Taco Bell taps Scott Mezvinsky to oversee international division

Taco Bell taps Scott Mezvinsky to oversee international division

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Starbucks is updating its cafes to be more accessible with new inclusive designs

Starbucks is updating its cafes to be more accessible with new inclusive designs

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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A quick look at some of Taco Bell’s menu failures

A quick look at some of Taco Bell’s menu failures

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s new menu items and restaurant industry financial rumors about Inspire Brands and Flynn Group

NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s new menu items and restaurant industry financial rumors about Inspire Brands and Flynn Group

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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What Shake Shack is betting on next

What Shake Shack is betting on next

byHolly Petre, Bret Thorn

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How Tropical Smoothie Cafe has become Gen Z’s snack brand of choice

How Tropical Smoothie Cafe has become Gen Z’s snack brand of choice

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International expects 40K restaurants by 2028

Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International expects 40K restaurants by 2028

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Here’s what Taco Bell looks for with its menu collaborations

Here’s what Taco Bell looks for with its menu collaborations

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wendy’s expects to test dynamic pricing and daypart offers in 2025

Wendy’s expects to test dynamic pricing and daypart offers in 2025

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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McDonald’s sued for not providing adequate time, space to breastfeed

McDonald’s sued for not providing adequate time, space to breastfeed

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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7 Brew lands an investment from Blackstone to accelerate restaurant growth

7 Brew lands an investment from Blackstone to accelerate restaurant growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Wingstop, Taco Bell, and Popeyes

Menu Tracker: New items from Wingstop, Taco Bell, and Popeyes

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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What it takes to be a Crumbl franchisee

What it takes to be a Crumbl franchisee

byHolly Petre, Alicia Kelso

Inspire Brands considers IPO for $20B: Report

Inspire Brands considers IPO for $20B: Report

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Why this couple chose to jump into franchising with Crumbl

Why this couple chose to jump into franchising with Crumbl

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Whataburger names Scott Hudler CMO, senior vice president

Whataburger names Scott Hudler CMO, senior vice president

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Wendy’s teams with Cinnabon for new breakfast menu item

Wendy’s teams with Cinnabon for new breakfast menu item

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are influencing brands like Carl's Jr. to change advertising

How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are influencing brands like Carl's Jr. to change advertising

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Krispy Kreme kicks off 2024 with leadership announcements and a new third-party logistics delivery pilot

Krispy Kreme kicks off 2024 with leadership announcements and a new third-party logistics delivery pilot

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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