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Mergers & Acquisitions
NRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue ShowdownNRN editors discuss Nexbite’s downfall, Yum Brands’ possible acquisition targets and the Barbecue Showdown

Plus, this week’s guest is Matthew Padilla, culinary innovation director at True Food Kitchen

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Jun 16, 2023
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California legends Jack in the Box and Snoop Dogg unite for limited edition Munchie MealCalifornia legends Jack in the Box and Snoop Dogg unite for limited edition Munchie Meal
Jun 16, 2023
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Great American Cookies continues U.S. expansion push with first Alaska locationGreat American Cookies continues U.S. expansion push with first Alaska location
Jun 15, 2023
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5 categories that could fit into Yum Brands’ portfolio5 categories that could fit into Yum Brands’ portfolio
byAlicia Kelso
Jun 14, 2023
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McDonald’s spices up its signature Quarter PounderMcDonald’s spices up its signature Quarter Pounder
byAlicia Kelso
Jun 14, 2023
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Top 500 Restaurants
Taco Bell’s latest collab? CrocsTaco Bell’s latest collab? Crocs
byAlicia Kelso
Jun 13, 2023
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Layne’s Chicken Fingers welcomes new director of marketing, Richard Broadhead
Layne’s Chicken Fingers welcomes new director of marketing, Richard Broadhead
Jun 13, 2023
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Taco John’s wants to fill market gaps ‘as soon as possible’
Taco John’s wants to fill market gaps ‘as soon as possible’
Jun 12, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Why Del Taco is leveraging communication and storytelling in the QSR taco wars
Why Del Taco is leveraging communication and storytelling in the QSR taco wars
Jun 9, 2023
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Take a look at Taco Bell’s latest menu test
Take a look at Taco Bell’s latest menu test
Jun 9, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
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This Sonic franchisee combats turnover rates by leading with a people-first mindset
This Sonic franchisee combats turnover rates by leading with a people-first mindset
Jun 8, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Chick-fil-A is testing a new grilled chicken sandwich
Chick-fil-A is testing a new grilled chicken sandwich
Jun 8, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Starbucks will roll out delivery-only locations in the future
Starbucks will roll out delivery-only locations in the future
Jun 8, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Jack in the Box works to capitalize on Del Taco synergies
Jack in the Box works to capitalize on Del Taco synergies
Jun 8, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Tasting Taco Bell’s Vegan Crunchwrap
Tasting Taco Bell’s Vegan Crunchwrap
Jun 7, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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In its first international deal, Flynn Restaurant Group acquires Pizza Hut Australia
In its first international deal, Flynn Restaurant Group acquires Pizza Hut Australia
Jun 7, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Top 500 Restaurants
Pizza Hut introduces the Pickle Pizza
Pizza Hut introduces the Pickle Pizza
Jun 7, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
How Yum is stacking its tech game
How Yum is stacking its tech game
Jun 7, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Pressed Juicery announces new CEO Justin Nedelman
Pressed Juicery announces new CEO Justin Nedelman
Jun 6, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s latest celebrity meal features … Grimace
McDonald’s latest celebrity meal features … Grimace
Jun 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Why the Slice Factory created a new concept focused on sweets
Why the Slice Factory created a new concept focused on sweets
Jun 6, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco John’s CEO Jim Creel to retire
Taco John’s CEO Jim Creel to retire
Jun 6, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Subway signs master franchise agreement for mainland China
Subway signs master franchise agreement for mainland China
Jun 6, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Why and how your restaurant should get into video games
Why and how your restaurant should get into video games
Jun 6, 2023
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Marketing & Branding
Restaurant brands launch Pride campaigns
Restaurant brands launch Pride campaigns
Jun 5, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & Green
NRN editors discuss Yum Brands’ possible acquisition, California’s latest restaurant bill and Crisp & Green
Jun 2, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Krystal, and Buffalo Wild Wings
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Krystal, and Buffalo Wild Wings
Jun 2, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Technology
Yum CEO: ‘AI is going to change how we run our business’
Yum CEO: ‘AI is going to change how we run our business’
Jun 2, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Why Chipotle and KFC are targeting gamers for their latest promotions
Why Chipotle and KFC are targeting gamers for their latest promotions
Jun 2, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Burger King U.S.-Canada promotes Peter Perdue to COO
Burger King U.S.-Canada promotes Peter Perdue to COO
Jun 2, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Yum Brands expects ‘another acquisition or two’ in the next 5 years
Yum Brands expects ‘another acquisition or two’ in the next 5 years
Jun 1, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Family Dining
22 restaurant executives on the move in May
22 restaurant executives on the move in May
Jun 1, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
California State Assembly passes the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act
California State Assembly passes the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act
Jun 1, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Labor
Several restaurant companies named ‘best places to work' for the LGBTQ+ community
Several restaurant companies named ‘best places to work' for the LGBTQ+ community
Jun 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Loyalty
Why loyalty programs are table stakes
Why loyalty programs are table stakes
Jun 1, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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