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Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill digs deeper into its digital channels with free delivery ‘Monday Matchup’ promotionChipotle Mexican Grill digs deeper into its digital channels with free delivery ‘Monday Matchup’ promotion

Fast-casual Mexican chain launches sports challenge promotion that could earn at least 10 loyalty fans free burritos for a year; the promotion includes free delivery every Monday through Sept. 28

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Aug 24, 2020
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Technology
Taco Bell to debut 'Go Mobile' prototype store with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickupTaco Bell to debut 'Go Mobile' prototype store with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup
byNancy Luna
Aug 20, 2020
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Finance
Virtual events keep restaurant customers engaged and can boost salesVirtual events keep restaurant customers engaged and can boost sales
byDavid Flaherty
Aug 14, 2020
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Restaurants Rise: Consumers to chains: Go ahead and sell me a virtual brand but be transparent about who’s making itRestaurants Rise: Consumers to chains: Go ahead and sell me a virtual brand but be transparent about who’s making it
byNancy Luna
Aug 14, 2020
1 Min Read
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Fast Casual
Restaurants Rise: How operators can learn from technology-driven Chipotle Mexican Grill during the coronavirus pandemic crisisRestaurants Rise: How operators can learn from technology-driven Chipotle Mexican Grill during the coronavirus pandemic crisis
byJoanna Fantozzi
Aug 12, 2020
1 Min Read
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NPD Group: Digital restaurant ordering by adults 65 and older increases 428% year-over-year in JuneNPD Group: Digital restaurant ordering by adults 65 and older increases 428% year-over-year in June
byFern Glazer
Aug 12, 2020
1 Min Read
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Technology
Debby Soo replaces Steve Hafner as CEO of OpenTable
Debby Soo replaces Steve Hafner as CEO of OpenTable
Aug 12, 2020
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Taking QR codes to the next level with tableside digital ordering
Tech Tracker: Taking QR codes to the next level with tableside digital ordering
Aug 11, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, Dunkin’ U.S.’s head of digital marketing, strives for seamless ordering at the brand’s restaurants
Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, Dunkin’ U.S.’s head of digital marketing, strives for seamless ordering at the brand’s restaurants
Aug 7, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Working Lunch: Third-party delivery platforms turn on the charm for lawmakers and restaurant industry
Working Lunch: Third-party delivery platforms turn on the charm for lawmakers and restaurant industry
Aug 7, 2020
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1 Min Read
byAlign Public Strategies
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Operations
Restaurants Rise: How businesses should update their digital strategies to meet local consumer needs during the coronavirus pandemic
Restaurants Rise: How businesses should update their digital strategies to meet local consumer needs during the coronavirus pandemic
Aug 6, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Nathan’s Hot Dogs expands through Reef ghost kitchens
Nathan’s Hot Dogs expands through Reef ghost kitchens
Jul 31, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Millions of new diners are trying Grubhub, but will they stick around?
Millions of new diners are trying Grubhub, but will they stick around?
Jul 31, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Fast Casual
How restaurant chains are reclaiming digital sales lost to third-party delivery
How restaurant chains are reclaiming digital sales lost to third-party delivery
Jul 29, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Labor
Working Lunch: Coronavirus pandemic hastens arrival of restaurant robots
Working Lunch: Coronavirus pandemic hastens arrival of restaurant robots
Jul 24, 2020
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1 Min Read
byAlign Public Strategies
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Quick Service
Del Taco joining fried chicken wars, trimming menu
Del Taco joining fried chicken wars, trimming menu
Jul 23, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Sonic Drive-In now allows customers to find locations and menu items with new Amazon Alexa skill
Sonic Drive-In now allows customers to find locations and menu items with new Amazon Alexa skill
Jul 23, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Menu Trends
Trending this week: Taco Bell eliminating 12 items from its menu and more on Chipotle Mexican Grill opening its 100th Chipotlane
Trending this week: Taco Bell eliminating 12 items from its menu and more on Chipotle Mexican Grill opening its 100th Chipotlane
Jul 23, 2020
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byNRN staff
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Quick Service
Starbucks loyalty program members will be able to use cash, credit cards, and digital payments to earn rewards for the first time
Starbucks loyalty program members will be able to use cash, credit cards, and digital payments to earn rewards for the first time
Jul 21, 2020
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Trending this week: KFC closing dining rooms in Florida due to coronavirus and more on White Castle hiring robot, Flippy, to cook fried foods
Trending this week: KFC closing dining rooms in Florida due to coronavirus and more on White Castle hiring robot, Flippy, to cook fried foods
Jul 16, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Wendy’s and Five Guys first to adopt Coca-Cola Freestyle contactless pouring
Tech Tracker: Wendy’s and Five Guys first to adopt Coca-Cola Freestyle contactless pouring
Jul 14, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
White Castle hires robot, Flippy, to cook fried foods
White Castle hires robot, Flippy, to cook fried foods
Jul 14, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Yum Brands names former Disney executive Cameron Davies to new data chief role
Yum Brands names former Disney executive Cameron Davies to new data chief role
Jul 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
McDonald’s unveils energy efficient global flagship restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
McDonald’s unveils energy efficient global flagship restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
Jul 10, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Quick Service
Taco Bell’s revamped loyalty program features ‘Fire’ level for superfans
Taco Bell’s revamped loyalty program features ‘Fire’ level for superfans
Jul 9, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
CEC expands virtual Pasqually’s brand with DoorDash delivery
CEC expands virtual Pasqually’s brand with DoorDash delivery
Jul 8, 2020
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Will the Uber Eats-Postmates delivery merger lead to lower commission fees for restaurants?
Will the Uber Eats-Postmates delivery merger lead to lower commission fees for restaurants?
Jul 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Uber Technologies to buy Postmates for $2.65 billion
Uber Technologies to buy Postmates for $2.65 billion
Jul 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Report: After Grubhub snub, Uber looks to buy Postmates
Report: After Grubhub snub, Uber looks to buy Postmates
Jun 30, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Technology
Tech Tracker: Restaurants turn to UV light and 'cold fog' devices to battle coronavirus
Tech Tracker: Restaurants turn to UV light and 'cold fog' devices to battle coronavirus
Jun 29, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
A Chipotle quesadilla
Fast Casual
Chipotle’s long-awaited quesadilla might become a digital-only product
Chipotle’s long-awaited quesadilla might become a digital-only product
Jun 22, 2020
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1 Min Read
byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Labor
Trending this week: Starbucks walks back stance on workers wearing Black Lives Matter gear, and more on Yum Brands suing Grubhub for breach of contract
Trending this week: Starbucks walks back stance on workers wearing Black Lives Matter gear, and more on Yum Brands suing Grubhub for breach of contract
Jun 18, 2020
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
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Fast Casual
Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces Facebook concierge bot ‘Pepper’ to take orders
Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces Facebook concierge bot ‘Pepper’ to take orders
Jun 17, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Top 500 Restaurants
Restaurant chains look to ghost kitchens, virtual brands to drive sales during pandemic
Restaurant chains look to ghost kitchens, virtual brands to drive sales during pandemic
Jun 16, 2020
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byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News
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Delivery
Working Lunch: A busy week in the restaurant delivery space
Working Lunch: A busy week in the restaurant delivery space
Jun 12, 2020
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byAlign Public Strategies

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