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The 2023 CREATORS award winners discuss the state of restaurant innovation The 2023 CREATORS award winners discuss the state of restaurant innovation

The CREATORS Class of 2023 — Wetzel’s Pretzels, Wow Bao, Donatos, Tupelo Honey and Sweetfin — took the stage at CREATE to discuss their trailblazing brands

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Oct 4, 2023

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Domino’s is working with Microsoft to build a proprietary AI assistant Domino’s is working with Microsoft to build a proprietary AI assistant

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 3, 2023

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Krispy Kreme could sell Insomnia Cookies soon Krispy Kreme could sell Insomnia Cookies soon

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 3, 2023

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The 10 biggest limited-service burger restaurants in the United States The 10 biggest limited-service burger restaurants in the United States

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Oct 3, 2023

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Taco Bell Taco Lover's Pass 2

Taco Bell is introducing Breakfast Tacos with the return of its subscription program Taco Bell is introducing Breakfast Tacos with the return of its subscription program

Oct 3, 2023

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Taco Bell’s Sean Tresvant: ‘If we’re not uncomfortable, we’re not pushing hard enough’Taco Bell’s Sean Tresvant: ‘If we’re not uncomfortable, we’re not pushing hard enough’

Oct 3, 2023

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Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, IHOP, and Taco Bell

Menu Tracker: New items from McDonald’s, IHOP, and Taco Bell

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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California governor raises minimum wage for fast food employees to $20 an hour

California governor raises minimum wage for fast food employees to $20 an hour

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Burger King Meridian Bankruptcy Sale

Burger Kings slated to be sold in Meridian bankruptcy case

Burger Kings slated to be sold in Meridian bankruptcy case

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Taco Bell Vegan Nacho Sauce

Taco Bell is adding vegan sauce to its Nacho Fries

Taco Bell is adding vegan sauce to its Nacho Fries

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Beverage Trends

Here are several dozen pumpkin-spice drinks launched this season

Here are several dozen pumpkin-spice drinks launched this season

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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The 10 biggest Bakery/Café restaurants in America

The 10 biggest Bakery/Café restaurants in America

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

McDonald’s new sauces

McDonald’s adds two new sauces to its lineup

McDonald’s adds two new sauces to its lineup

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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KFC tests a new bowl as it focuses on attracting younger consumers

KFC tests a new bowl as it focuses on attracting younger consumers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Dutch Bros donates more than $960K to help fund brighter futures

Dutch Bros donates more than $960K to help fund brighter futures

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Regional Chains

Plant-based pepperoni: Adapting an American favorite

Plant-based pepperoni: Adapting an American favorite

byNRN staff, Datassential

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Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to CEO

Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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NRN editors discuss Taco Bell and Hopdoddy Burger Bar menu trends and Boston Market’s decline

NRN editors discuss Taco Bell and Hopdoddy Burger Bar menu trends and Boston Market’s decline

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Menu Tracker: Trying items from restaurants including Chipotle, Shake Shack and Wendy’s

Menu Tracker: Trying items from restaurants including Chipotle, Shake Shack and Wendy’s

McDonalds Begins Layoffs

McDonald’s raises its royalty fees for the first time in nearly 30 years

McDonald’s raises its royalty fees for the first time in nearly 30 years

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Jack in the Box, and Zaxby’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Jack in the Box, and Zaxby’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Ben & Jerry’s only Black-owned multi-unit franchise group on success after 15 years

Ben & Jerry’s only Black-owned multi-unit franchise group on success after 15 years

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Taco Bell and Mountain Dew are testing energy drinks

Taco Bell and Mountain Dew are testing energy drinks

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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National Cheeseburger Day deals crash Wendy’s, McDonald’s apps

National Cheeseburger Day deals crash Wendy’s, McDonald’s apps

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Shipley Do-Nuts launches Do-Happy Rewards program

Shipley Do-Nuts launches Do-Happy Rewards program

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NRN editors discuss celebrity partnerships and Hot Concepts and CREATORS winners

NRN editors discuss celebrity partnerships and Hot Concepts and CREATORS winners

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Chick-fil-A eyes a return to the UK

Chick-fil-A eyes a return to the UK

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Top 500 Restaurants

Krispy Kreme upgrades its coffee line

Krispy Kreme upgrades its coffee line

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks board

Howard Schultz steps down from Starbucks board

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why is every restaurant partnering with celebrities now?

Why is every restaurant partnering with celebrities now?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Baskin-Robbins and Instagram influencer DeuxMoi collaborate on New York Fashion Week truck

Baskin-Robbins and Instagram influencer DeuxMoi collaborate on New York Fashion Week truck

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

2023 CREATORS

Top 500 Restaurants

The 2023 CREATORS: 5 innovative restaurant companies

The 2023 CREATORS: 5 innovative restaurant companies

Top 500 Restaurants

Rapper Ice Spice appears in Dunkin’ commercial with Ben Affleck

Rapper Ice Spice appears in Dunkin’ commercial with Ben Affleck

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

How Twisted by Wetzel’s is planning to disrupt the snack category

How Twisted by Wetzel’s is planning to disrupt the snack category

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Papa Johns executives Amanda Clark and Joe Sieve move into new roles

Papa Johns executives Amanda Clark and Joe Sieve move into new roles

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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