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Focus Brands fuels nationwide growth with non-traditional locations Focus Brands fuels nationwide growth with non-traditional locations

With more than 950 non-traditional locations open, Focus Brands' seven iconic brands continue to expand footprints across convenience stores, amusement parks, colleges, ghost kitchens and transportation hubs

Dec 14, 2021

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Pizza Inn continues expansion with multi-unit franchise agreement in Tennessee and North Carolina Pizza Inn continues expansion with multi-unit franchise agreement in Tennessee and North Carolina

Dec 14, 2021

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Nation's Restaurant News' top 10 videos of 2021 Nation's Restaurant News' top 10 videos of 2021

Dec 13, 2021

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New York City icon H&H Bagels launches national franchising program New York City icon H&H Bagels launches national franchising program

byJoanna Fantozzi

Dec 10, 2021

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13 restaurant prototypes unveiled in 2021, from Taco Bell to Denny’s 13 restaurant prototypes unveiled in 2021, from Taco Bell to Denny’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Dec 9, 2021

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Trending this week: Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575 million Trending this week: Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575 million

Dec 9, 2021

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Menu Tracker: New items from Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse and Red Robin

Menu Tracker: New items from Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse and Red Robin

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

2021 restaurant mergers acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

25 mergers and acquisitions in and around the restaurant industry in 2021

25 mergers and acquisitions in and around the restaurant industry in 2021

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

McDonald’s to invest $250M to put franchise ownership more in reach for underrepresented operators

McDonald’s to invest $250M to put franchise ownership more in reach for underrepresented operators

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

C-store foodservice program Krispy Krunchy Chicken wins private-equity investment

C-store foodservice program Krispy Krunchy Chicken wins private-equity investment

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Shipley Do-Nuts names Bob McGahan chief financial officer

Shipley Do-Nuts names Bob McGahan chief financial officer

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Domino's announces senior vice president promotions

Domino's announces senior vice president promotions

Jack in the Box explains why it plans to acquire another Mexican chain

Jack in the Box explains why it plans to acquire another Mexican chain

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

McDonald's and Mariah Carey unwrap more surprises ahead of the Mariah Menu debut

McDonald's and Mariah Carey unwrap more surprises ahead of the Mariah Menu debut

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Beverage Trends

Beverage Tracker: Holiday specials from Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Dutch Bros

Beverage Tracker: Holiday specials from Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Dutch Bros

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575 million

Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575 million

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Krispy Kreme's NYC flagship

Beverage Trends

JAB Holding announces plan to bite off another 6.5 million shares of Krispy Kreme

JAB Holding announces plan to bite off another 6.5 million shares of Krispy Kreme

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Tensions between Starbucks and employees heat up one week ahead of union vote count

Tensions between Starbucks and employees heat up one week ahead of union vote count

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Velvet Taco sold to Leonard Green & Partners

Trending this week: Velvet Taco sold to Leonard Green & Partners

Wetzel's Pretzels is cruisin' into 2022 with Rose Parade® debut

Wetzel's Pretzels is cruisin' into 2022 with Rose Parade® debut

WOWorks Restaurant Brands finalizes 12 co-branded franchise agreements and openings in 10 states in 2021

WOWorks Restaurant Brands finalizes 12 co-branded franchise agreements and openings in 10 states in 2021

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Sean Tresvant named global chief brand officer for Taco Bell

Sean Tresvant named global chief brand officer for Taco Bell

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

El Pollo Loco launches Loco Gifts and Gear store with famed L.A.-based Latino creators

El Pollo Loco launches Loco Gifts and Gear store with famed L.A.-based Latino creators

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12 restaurant executives on the move in November

12 restaurant executives on the move in November

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Shipley Do-Nuts accelerates growth with new state entry

Shipley Do-Nuts accelerates growth with new state entry

Pollo Tropical to offer fans their iconic food at The FTX Arena through partnership with The Miami Heat and Levy Restaurants

Pollo Tropical to offer fans their iconic food at The FTX Arena through partnership with The Miami Heat and Levy Restaurants

Arby's

Arby’s head of brand innovation, Ellen Rose, shares the keys to the chain’s success

Arby’s head of brand innovation, Ellen Rose, shares the keys to the chain’s success

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Krystal continues adding leadership strength in pursuit of expansion goals

Krystal continues adding leadership strength in pursuit of expansion goals

Orange Leaf introduces online ordering and new mobile app with loyalty perks

Orange Leaf introduces online ordering and new mobile app with loyalty perks

Investment group urges McDonald’s civil-rights audit

Investment group urges McDonald’s civil-rights audit

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Jack in the Box sees room for more menu price increases to mitigate hits from staffing and supply challenges

Jack in the Box sees room for more menu price increases to mitigate hits from staffing and supply challenges

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Slim Chickens Prepares for March 5 Opening in Colorado Springs

Slim Chickens plots expansion in fast-casual space

Slim Chickens plots expansion in fast-casual space

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Jersey Mike's raises $3M for Feeding America

Jersey Mike's raises $3M for Feeding America

WOWorks seeks candidates following partnership with Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Association to increase black restaurant ownership

WOWorks seeks candidates following partnership with Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Association to increase black restaurant ownership

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken keeps holiday style fresh with limited edition ugly Christmas sweater

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken keeps holiday style fresh with limited edition ugly Christmas sweater

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