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NRN editors discuss the surge in late-night and why the chicken sandwich wars got spicyNRN editors discuss the surge in late-night and why the chicken sandwich wars got spicy

Plus, hear from Justin Rosenberg, the founder and CEO of Honeygrow

Holly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

October 20, 2023

 

This week on the Extra Serving podcast, a product of Nation’s Restaurant News, NRN editors Holly Petre, Leigh Anne Zinsmeister and Joanna Fantozzi discussed the changing daypart — again.

While there was a steep decline in traffic during the late-night daypart three years ago, several brands have decided to hone in on it over the past few weeks. From White Castle to Chipotle, brands are gearing up for a burst to the late-night segment. Between merch launches and promotions, restaurant brands are itching to bring people back for late-night eats.

The NRN editors also talked about the chicken sandwich wars. They are back, this time with Popeyes bringing out a new version of its sandwich, using TRUFF truffle hot sauce. This marks a step into spicier territory for Popeyes which has been experimenting with spicy food with the launch of ghost pepper wings earlier this year. What’s the future of the chicken sandwich wars?

This week’s interview is Justin Rosenberg, the founder and CEO of Honeygrow.

 

About the Author

Holly Petre

Assistant Digital Editor

Holly Petre is a digital editor for Nation’s Restaurant News as well as the host of NRN’s podcast, Extra Serving, and producer for Informa Restaurant and Food Group’s other three podcasts, One On One by Food Management, Off the Shelf with SN and In the Kitchen with Bret Thorn. Holly holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Sculpture, fibers and Material Studies and Ceramics from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. A native New Yorker, Holly enjoys her place on staff as the resident pop-culture expert and millennial with a sassy attitude and great sense of style.

Holly Petre’s work on Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality often covers marketing and trends, either aimed-at or examined-through the millennial mindset. Holly is responsible for introducing TikTok and Twitch to NRN and RH readers as well as explaining terms like “Karen” to staff and readers alike. She also spends her time on staff trying not to make every headline a pun.

Holly Petre hasn’t spoken at any events or on panels, but she is readily available with a killer shoe wardrobe and several witty quips.

 

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