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Dewey’s Pizza’s differentiators: Culture and qualityDewey’s Pizza’s differentiators: Culture and quality

The 25-year-old, 25-unit Dewey’s Pizza has added steps to its hiring process to make sure it has the right people in place.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Oct 17, 2023
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Fast Casual
How Via 313 is spreading its Detroit rootsHow Via 313 is spreading its Detroit roots
byAlicia Kelso
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How three emerging restaurant operators are finding winsHow three emerging restaurant operators are finding wins
byHolly Petre
Oct 6, 2023
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Why Arizona’s Stagecoach isn’t just a barbecue restaurant — it’s a feel-good conceptWhy Arizona’s Stagecoach isn’t just a barbecue restaurant — it’s a feel-good concept
byHolly Petre
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1 Min Read
Pepper Lunch
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byAlicia Kelso
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1 Min Read
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Plant-based pepperoni: Adapting an American favoritePlant-based pepperoni: Adapting an American favorite
byNRN staff, Datassential
Sep 25, 2023
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Dog Haus, Blaze Pizza, Wetzel’s Pretzels executives come together to open new taco concept
Dog Haus, Blaze Pizza, Wetzel’s Pretzels executives come together to open new taco concept
Sep 21, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
The wild ride leading D.C. restaurant chain The Carolina Kitchen to 9 locations
The wild ride leading D.C. restaurant chain The Carolina Kitchen to 9 locations
Sep 20, 2023
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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How Bango Bowls is embracing the healthy diet trend
How Bango Bowls is embracing the healthy diet trend
Sep 14, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Casual Dining
Tupelo Honey’s innovative approach to its workforce is driving growth
Tupelo Honey’s innovative approach to its workforce is driving growth
Sep 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Regional Chains
Meet the 2023 Hot Concepts
Meet the 2023 Hot Concepts
Sep 11, 2023
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5 Slides
byNRN staff
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Chef Brad Wise sees success with shareable steak concept Rare Society
Chef Brad Wise sees success with shareable steak concept Rare Society
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Regional Chains
Sprinkles Cupcakes founders Candace and Charles Nelson expand full-service Pizzana restaurant
Sprinkles Cupcakes founders Candace and Charles Nelson expand full-service Pizzana restaurant
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
Meet Colada Shop, the all-day Cuban café
Meet Colada Shop, the all-day Cuban café
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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With prolific restaurateur on board, Milk & Honey takes off
With prolific restaurateur on board, Milk & Honey takes off
Sep 11, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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How Adenah Bayoh is creating space for female leaders at soul food restaurant Cornbread
How Adenah Bayoh is creating space for female leaders at soul food restaurant Cornbread
Sep 11, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Regional Chains
How Ford’s Garage is preparing for the future of full-service restaurants
How Ford’s Garage is preparing for the future of full-service restaurants
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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NRN editors discuss TikTok for recruiting, Chipotle’s child labor violations and Panera’s menu slimdown
NRN editors discuss TikTok for recruiting, Chipotle’s child labor violations and Panera’s menu slimdown
Sep 1, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Why 16 Handles co-owners YouTuber Danny Duncan and Neil Hershman think froyo has a long runway
Why 16 Handles co-owners YouTuber Danny Duncan and Neil Hershman think froyo has a long runway
Aug 31, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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How Hi-Pointe Drive-In took one chain’s best-selling menu item and built a new restaurant concept around it
How Hi-Pointe Drive-In took one chain’s best-selling menu item and built a new restaurant concept around it
Aug 25, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Franchising
Why more restaurant brands are embracing modular buildings
Why more restaurant brands are embracing modular buildings
Aug 23, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Beverage Trends
Black Rock Coffee Bar announces Mark Davis as new CEO
Black Rock Coffee Bar announces Mark Davis as new CEO
Aug 17, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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How catering is helping Savvy Sliders grow at a fast pace
How catering is helping Savvy Sliders grow at a fast pace
Aug 15, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Postino WineCafé debuts in Addison, Texas
Postino WineCafé debuts in Addison, Texas
Aug 7, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Buddy’s Pizza names Marco’s veteran Chris Tussing CEO
Buddy’s Pizza names Marco’s veteran Chris Tussing CEO
Aug 7, 2023
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Meet Nick the Greek, a restaurant making a name for itself in California
Meet Nick the Greek, a restaurant making a name for itself in California
Aug 7, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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NRN editors discuss earnings from major restaurant brands, ChatGPT and MrBeast Burgers
NRN editors discuss earnings from major restaurant brands, ChatGPT and MrBeast Burgers
Aug 4, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Meet the couple bringing Pakistani food to the South with Malika Canteen
Meet the couple bringing Pakistani food to the South with Malika Canteen
Jul 28, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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MenuMasters Spotlight
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Alex Seidel, Founder, Chook Chicken
MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef Alex Seidel, Founder, Chook Chicken
Jul 25, 2023
byNRN staff
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Beverage Trends
DrinkedIn Live to feature sustainability with Sixty Vines, Ridge Vineyards
DrinkedIn Live to feature sustainability with Sixty Vines, Ridge Vineyards
Jul 24, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Why Amy’s Drive Thru is rethinking its growth targets
Why Amy’s Drive Thru is rethinking its growth targets
Jul 24, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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How Señor Sisig is introducing the Bay Area to Filipino-Mexican foods
How Señor Sisig is introducing the Bay Area to Filipino-Mexican foods
Jul 21, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Emerging Chains
100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains take the United States by storm
100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains take the United States by storm
Jul 10, 2023
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100 Slides
byNRN staff
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NRN editors discuss cell-cultivated meat and Subway’s revamp
NRN editors discuss cell-cultivated meat and Subway’s revamp
Jul 7, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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How fast-casual pizza has evolved
How fast-casual pizza has evolved
Jul 6, 2023
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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