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LongHorn Steakhouse

LongHorn Steakhouse’s focus on abundance is paying off LongHorn Steakhouse’s focus on abundance is paying off

The chain shifted its investments from marketing to ‘putting more food on the plate’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jan 17, 2025

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Chick-fil-A's new family meals

Chick-fil-A launches Family Style Meals with 3 entrée choices Chick-fil-A launches Family Style Meals with 3 entrée choices

Jan 17, 2025

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Clockwise from top left: menu items from Taco Bell, Taco John's, Tim Hortons, and Noodles & Company

Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Taco John’s, and Tim Hortons

Jan 17, 2025

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ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries ICR, restaurant sales, Steak ‘n Shake fries

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Jan 17, 2025

Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s Papa Johns, inflation, Portillo’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Jan 16, 2025

Captain D's announces major development agreement for United Kingdom Captain D's announces major development agreement for United Kingdom

Jan 16, 2025

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Why steaks, snacks, and sandwiches dominate America’s Favorite Chains

Why steaks, snacks, and sandwiches dominate America’s Favorite Chains

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Shake Shack, Papa Johns, fast-food traffic

Shake Shack, Papa Johns, fast-food traffic

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Dave & Buster's

Why Dave & Buster’s needed a leadership reset

Why Dave & Buster’s needed a leadership reset

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Panera Bread announces new leadership additions to marketing and culinary team

Panera Bread announces new leadership additions to marketing and culinary team

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Regional Chains

Why restaurant M&A is picking up

Why restaurant M&A is picking up

bySam Oches, Alicia Kelso

CosMc's

CosMc’s closures, restaurant hiring, Hartung/Portillo’s

CosMc’s closures, restaurant hiring, Hartung/Portillo’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Bartaco patio

Bartaco names Anthony Valletta CEO; Scott Lawton transitions to chair

Bartaco names Anthony Valletta CEO; Scott Lawton transitions to chair

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Handel's Peach pint

How Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream’s new CEO and CMO are guiding the brand into future

How Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream’s new CEO and CMO are guiding the bran

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Popeyes Game Day bundle

Popeyes offers a new Game Day Bundle with 24 wings

Popeyes offers a new Game Day Bundle with 24 wings

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Shake Shack

Shake Shack names Justin Mennen, formerly of Rite Aid, chief information and technology officer

Shake Shack names Justin Mennen, formerly of Rite Aid, chief information and technology officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Portillo's Grapevine TX exterior sign

Portillo’s adds Chipotle’s Jack Hartung to board

Portillo’s adds Chipotle’s Jack Hartung to board

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Los Angeles fires

Los Angeles fires, Outback president, Panera

Los Angeles fires, Outback president, Panera

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Panera

Scott Uehlein is Panera Bread’s new corporate chef

Scott Uehlein is Panera Bread’s new corporate chef

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Man vs. Fries partners with California Pizza Kitchen for menus

Man vs. Fries partners with California Pizza Kitchen for menus

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Krispy Kreme promotes four new executives in global leadership shakeup

Krispy Kreme promotes four new executives in global leadership shakeup

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Outback Steakhouse exterior

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Pat Hafner to Outback president

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Pat Hafner to Outback president

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

KFC

Los Angeles fires, KFC, Yum Brands

Los Angeles fires, KFC, Yum Brands

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Kura Sushi exterior in Frisco Texas

Kura Sushi USA tests unit in smaller market

Kura Sushi USA tests unit in smaller market

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Sonic

Sonic kicks off the year with a late-winter menu

Sonic kicks off the year with a late-winter menu

Qdoba exterior

Qdoba kicks off 2025 with planned new franchise development agreements across the U.S.

Qdoba kicks off 2025 with planned new franchise development agreements across the U.S.

NRN Dave and Busters

Dave & Buster’s to open its first location in Mobile, Ala., on January 13

Dave & Buster’s to open its first location in Mobile, Ala., on January 13

Taco Bell Baja Dream beverages

Taco Bell is launching new beverages inspired by dirty soda

Taco Bell is launching new beverages inspired by dirty soda

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

KFC restaurant exterior

KFC U.S. has big plans for a ‘brand transformation’ this year

KFC U.S. has big plans for a ‘brand transformation’ this year

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Panera

Panera CEO, McDonald’s McValue, Taco Bell

Panera CEO, McDonald’s McValue, Taco Bell

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

Gabby Thomas with pita chip medal

CAVA partners with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas to promote menu launches

CAVA partners with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas to promote menu launches

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

White Castle exterior

White Castle names its first non-family member president in history of the company

White Castle names its first non-family member president in history of the company

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Swig exterior

Swig names Todd Smith as chief commercial officer

Swig names Todd Smith as chief commercial officer

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Wendy's new 2 for $7 deal

Wendy’s debuts new 2 for $7 deal

Wendy’s debuts new 2 for $7 deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Taco Bell $5, $7 and $9 Luxe Cravings Boxes

Taco Bell expands its Luxe Box value offerings

Taco Bell expands its Luxe Box value offerings

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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