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How Freddy’s plans to become one of the biggest burger concepts How Freddy’s plans to become one of the biggest burger concepts

Freddy’s will have 800-plus units by 2026 and CEO Chris Dull said the brand has potential to get to over 3,000.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 13, 2023

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A look at all the celebrity meals McDonald’s has featured since 2020 A look at all the celebrity meals McDonald’s has featured since 2020

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Feb 13, 2023

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McDonald’s recruits Cardi B and Offset for its latest Famous Meal offering McDonald’s recruits Cardi B and Offset for its latest Famous Meal offering

Feb 13, 2023

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NRN editors discuss earnings, Chick-fil-A’s new plant-based protein, and the Chicken Showdown NRN editors discuss earnings, Chick-fil-A’s new plant-based protein, and the Chicken Showdown

Feb 10, 2023

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Coborn’s plans in-store Erbert & Gerbert’s with drive-thru lane Coborn’s plans in-store Erbert & Gerbert’s with drive-thru lane

Feb 10, 2023

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Franchising by the numbers: How an accountant became a successful Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee Franchising by the numbers: How an accountant became a successful Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee

byJoanna Fantozzi

Feb 10, 2023

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Whataburger names Debbie Stroud as COO

Whataburger names Debbie Stroud as COO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How the restaurant industry is breaking down gender equality barriers

How the restaurant industry is breaking down gender equality barriers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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The great trade down is underway for restaurant consumers

The great trade down is underway for restaurant consumers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wendy’s commits to ‘ambitious’ climate change goals

Wendy’s commits to ‘ambitious’ climate change goals

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., and Hardee’s

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Domino’s, Carl’s Jr., and Hardee’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Papa Johns COO and executive vice president Max Wetzel to exit the company

Papa Johns COO and executive vice president Max Wetzel to exit the company

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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How Starbucks is reacting to record-breaking sales

How Starbucks is reacting to record-breaking sales

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Marketing & Branding

KFC is rolling out new, simplified menu boards

KFC is rolling out new, simplified menu boards

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Marketing & Branding

Restaurant brands flex marketing muscle for Valentine’s Day

Restaurant brands flex marketing muscle for Valentine’s Day

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chick-fil-A is testing a proprietary cauliflower sandwich

Chick-fil-A is testing a proprietary cauliflower sandwich

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How KFC is appealing to Gen Z

How KFC is appealing to Gen Z

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Stuart Tracy Chick-fil-A’s culinary developer

How Chick-fil-A’s Cauliflower Sandwich came to life

How Chick-fil-A’s Cauliflower Sandwich came to life

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

TSM and Jersey Mike's cook up multi-year esports partnership

TSM and Jersey Mike's cook up multi-year esports partnership

The Marco's Pizza Foundation teams up with No Kid Hungry to help provide 2.5M meals to children

The Marco's Pizza Foundation teams up with No Kid Hungry to help provide 2.5M meals to children

Another judge found Starbucks guilty of unfair labor practices

Another judge found Starbucks guilty of unfair labor practices

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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15 executives on the move at restaurants across the country

15 executives on the move at restaurants across the country

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Taco Bell’s breakfast drives strong Q4 results

Taco Bell’s breakfast drives strong Q4 results

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

How Starbucks’ Rewards Program is modeling itself after platinum credit cards

How Starbucks’ Rewards Program is modeling itself after platinum credit cards

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Taco Bell launches another Mexican Pizza in Arizona for the Super Bowl

Taco Bell launches another Mexican Pizza in Arizona for the Super Bowl

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Little Caesars names Leigh Burnside CFO

Little Caesars names Leigh Burnside CFO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Restaurant chains celebrate the new year with resolution-friendly menu items

Restaurant chains celebrate the new year with resolution-friendly menu items

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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MenuMasters Spotlight

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2023 MenuMasters winners

Nation’s Restaurant News announces 2023 MenuMasters winners

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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How winning restaurant brands enrich the employee journey

How winning restaurant brands enrich the employee journey

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Why data is crucial for both guests and employees, Freddy’s COO says

Why data is crucial for both guests and employees, Freddy’s COO says

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Starbucks U.S. sets records for sales, gift cards and mobile app downloads in Q1

Starbucks U.S. sets records for sales, gift cards and mobile app downloads in Q1

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Subway 2022 same store sales numbers private

Subway says 2022 global same-store sales rose 9.2% over prior year

Subway says 2022 global same-store sales rose 9.2% over prior year

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and KFC

Menu Tracker: New items from Dunkin’, Papa Johns, and KFC

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Marketing & Branding

A primer on TikTok for restaurants

A primer on TikTok for restaurants

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

KFC Wraps

KFC is launching wraps to attract younger consumers

KFC is launching wraps to attract younger consumers

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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