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Yum Brands launches educational programs for aspiring executives Yum Brands launches educational programs for aspiring executives

The two new education tracks will launch in the summer and fall 2024 semesters and will focus on training attendees to upskill their franchising education.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 13, 2024

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Burger King-parent RBI focuses on franchisee profitability Burger King-parent RBI focuses on franchisee profitability

Feb 13, 2024

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Taco Bell unveils more than a dozen new menu items Taco Bell unveils more than a dozen new menu items

Feb 13, 2024

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El Pollo Loco hires former Taco Bell exec Liz Williams to be CEO, director El Pollo Loco hires former Taco Bell exec Liz Williams to be CEO, director

Feb 13, 2024

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Why Taco Bell is going all in on menu innovation Why Taco Bell is going all in on menu innovation

byHolly Petre, Alicia Kelso

Feb 13, 2024

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Inspire Brands acquires delivery management software company Vromo Inspire Brands acquires delivery management software company Vromo

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 12, 2024

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Marketing & Branding

Dunkin’ introduces new LTO menu items during Super Bowl commercial with Ben Affleck and Tom Brady

Dunkin’ introduces new LTO menu items during Super Bowl commercial with Ben Affleck and Tom Brady

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Taco Bell execs are confident about new menu items despite added complexity

Taco Bell execs are confident about new menu items despite added complexity

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Where's the beef? How some chains are answering that call

Where's the beef? How some chains are answering that call

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byHolly Petre, Alicia Kelsoand 1 more

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Taco Bell is going big on chicken this year

Taco Bell is going big on chicken this year

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Taco Bell names Jason Kidd as global COO

Taco Bell names Jason Kidd as global COO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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NRN editors discuss Chipotle’s big numbers, the future of beef, and Valentine’s Day promotions

NRN editors discuss Chipotle’s big numbers, the future of beef, and Valentine’s Day promotions

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Flynn Group explores sale of majority stake: Report

Flynn Group explores sale of majority stake: Report

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How a Starbucks legal case could change the entire union landscape

How a Starbucks legal case could change the entire union landscape

byHolly Petre, Joanna Fantozzi

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Reba McEntire to promote date-night meal at Sonic Drive-In

Reba McEntire to promote date-night meal at Sonic Drive-In

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Smoothie King forecasts 100 new locations in 2024

Smoothie King forecasts 100 new locations in 2024

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Whataburger makes its first bet on Las Vegas

Whataburger makes its first bet on Las Vegas

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

This Valentine’s Day, breakups and heartbreak are on the menu

This Valentine’s Day, breakups and heartbreak are on the menu

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Jack in the Box, and Friendly’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, Jack in the Box, and Friendly’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How Starbucks’ Supreme Court case could completely change the U.S. labor power balance

How Starbucks’ Supreme Court case could completely change the U.S. labor power balance

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Yum Brands accelerates the rollout of its proprietary tech

Yum Brands accelerates the rollout of its proprietary tech

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wendy’s promotion celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Where’s the Beef?’

Wendy’s promotion celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Where’s the Beef?’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Hart House offers vegan food for the masses

Hart House offers vegan food for the masses

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Regional Chains

8 emerging restaurant chains that are ready for the spotlight

8 emerging restaurant chains that are ready for the spotlight

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McDonald’s switches to 100% cage-free eggs two years ahead of schedule

McDonald’s switches to 100% cage-free eggs two years ahead of schedule

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Carl’s Jr. to give free burgers to loyalty program members on Feb. 12

Carl’s Jr. to give free burgers to loyalty program members on Feb. 12

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Burger King rewards customers for Whopper ideas

Burger King rewards customers for Whopper ideas

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Marketing & Branding

KFC U.S. introduces a new loyalty program

KFC U.S. introduces a new loyalty program

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Pizza Hut chief operating officer Chequan Lewis exits the company

Pizza Hut chief operating officer Chequan Lewis exits the company

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Checkers Rallys

How restaurant franchisees can navigate challenges ahead

How restaurant franchisees can navigate challenges ahead

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Restaurant chains up their burger game

Restaurant chains up their burger game

byAlicia Kelso, Bret Thorn

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Why McDonald's missed its fourth quarter expectations

Why McDonald's missed its fourth quarter expectations

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Valentine’s Day shapes up as a heart-biscuit holiday

Valentine’s Day shapes up as a heart-biscuit holiday

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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McDonald’s CEO: ‘The battleground is with the low-income consumer’

McDonald’s CEO: ‘The battleground is with the low-income consumer’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Regional Chains

NRN editors discuss earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry

NRN editors discuss earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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