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Shipley Do-Nuts appoints Brad Reynolds as CFOShipley Do-Nuts appoints Brad Reynolds as CFO

The restaurant brand continues growth momentum in Q3 with launch of marketing co-op, new loyalty program, store openings and franchisee signings

Nov 7, 2023
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CEC Entertainment appoints Mark Kupferman as new chief insights & marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese brandCEC Entertainment appoints Mark Kupferman as new chief insights & marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese brand
Nov 7, 2023
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Top 500 Restaurants
The 10 biggest limited-service pizza restaurants in AmericaThe 10 biggest limited-service pizza restaurants in America
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Nov 7, 2023
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Boston-based vegetarian restaurant chain Clover Food Lab declares bankruptcyBoston-based vegetarian restaurant chain Clover Food Lab declares bankruptcy
byJoanna Fantozzi
Nov 7, 2023
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Beverage Trends
Spirit-free cocktails and coffee come together in an emerging trendSpirit-free cocktails and coffee come together in an emerging trend
byBret Thorn
Nov 6, 2023
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Rita Bettino, former PepsiCo marketing director, joins BIGGBY COFFEE as new CMORita Bettino, former PepsiCo marketing director, joins BIGGBY COFFEE as new CMO
Nov 6, 2023
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El Pollo Loco 4Q22 young low income customers
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El Pollo Loco targets a national footprint again
El Pollo Loco targets a national footprint again
Nov 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss the first half of earnings season
NRN editors discuss the first half of earnings season
Nov 3, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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RBI expects to clean up Burger King U.S. portfolio in Q4
RBI expects to clean up Burger King U.S. portfolio in Q4
Nov 3, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Chick-fil-A hits its 3,000th restaurant milestone
Chick-fil-A hits its 3,000th restaurant milestone
Nov 3, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations, rewards partnerships, and more
Starbucks’ reinvention plan includes snacking and tea innovations, rewards partnerships, and more
Nov 3, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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El Pollo Loco CEO Larry Roberts steps down
El Pollo Loco CEO Larry Roberts steps down
Nov 3, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Cinnabon
Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Starbucks, and Cinnabon
Nov 3, 2023
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28 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Yum Brands is testing voice AI, beverage automation
Yum Brands is testing voice AI, beverage automation
Nov 2, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Wendys new prototype recovers traffic Q3 2023
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Wendy’s recovers traffic in latter Q3 amid economy impacts
Wendy’s recovers traffic in latter Q3 amid economy impacts
Nov 2, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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How Papa Johns has been able to avoid steep menu price increases
How Papa Johns has been able to avoid steep menu price increases
Nov 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Scooter’s Coffee names Joe Thornton CEO as of Jan.
Scooter’s Coffee names Joe Thornton CEO as of Jan.
Nov 1, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
How PopUp Bagels went from a home kitchen to being funded by Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan, and JJ Watt
How PopUp Bagels went from a home kitchen to being funded by Paul Rudd, Michael Phelps, Michael Strahan, and JJ Watt
Nov 1, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Taco Bell drives a strong quarter for Yum Brands
Taco Bell drives a strong quarter for Yum Brands
Nov 1, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Limited service Mexican restaurant chains
Top 500 Restaurants
The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America
The 10 biggest limited-service Mexican restaurant chains in America
Oct 31, 2023
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10 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Menu Trends
McDonald’s continues to ‘fuel its chicken ambition’
McDonald’s continues to ‘fuel its chicken ambition’
Oct 31, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
McDonald’s will continue to prioritize traditional restaurants over to-go models
McDonald’s will continue to prioritize traditional restaurants over to-go models
Oct 30, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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McDonald’s Q3 sales lifted by higher prices, though traffic dips
McDonald’s Q3 sales lifted by higher prices, though traffic dips
Oct 30, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Authentic Restaurant Brands completes acquisition of Pollo Tropical parent Fiesta Restaurant Group for $225 million
Authentic Restaurant Brands completes acquisition of Pollo Tropical parent Fiesta Restaurant Group for $225 million
Oct 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha
NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha
Oct 27, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Segments
FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024
FAT Brands is likely to take Twin Peaks public in 2024
Oct 27, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-In
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Smashburger, and Sonic Drive-In
Oct 27, 2023
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34 Slides
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Taco Bell is trying to remove barriers for food cart vendors
Taco Bell is trying to remove barriers for food cart vendors
Oct 26, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Podcasts boost items and team topics at restaurant brands
Podcasts boost items and team topics at restaurant brands
Oct 25, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Domino’s is giving away $1 million of pizzas as student loan repayments restart
Domino’s is giving away $1 million of pizzas as student loan repayments restart
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America
The 10 biggest dessert/snack restaurants in America
Oct 25, 2023
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10 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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Finance
Mrs. Fields, TCBY parent company acquired by Pearl Street Equity
Mrs. Fields, TCBY parent company acquired by Pearl Street Equity
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Operations
McDonald’s is transitioning to a more sustainable McFlurry spoon
McDonald’s is transitioning to a more sustainable McFlurry spoon
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco Bell's effort to 'liberate' Taco Tuesday nationwide comes to fruition
Taco Bell's effort to 'liberate' Taco Tuesday nationwide comes to fruition
Oct 24, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Swig dominates in 4th year of breast-cancer fundraising
Swig dominates in 4th year of breast-cancer fundraising
Oct 23, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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