Sponsored By
First Bite

Featured on First Bite

Crumbl game day 3
Franchising
What it takes to be a Crumbl franchiseeWhat it takes to be a Crumbl franchisee

byHolly Petre, Alicia Kelso
Feb 15, 2024
2 Starbucks 7 0
Quick Service
How a Starbucks legal case could change the entire union landscapeHow a Starbucks legal case could change the entire union landscape
byHolly Petre, Joanna Fantozzi
Feb 9, 2024
500th Chipotlane exterior credit Tim Furlong Jr
Insights
Why Chipotle's eye-popping results show a long runway for the brandWhy Chipotle's eye-popping results show a long runway for the brand
byHolly Petre, Alicia Kelso
Feb 8, 2024
Photo McDonalds Small Format Restaurant Courtesy of McDonalds of North Texas 2 0 0
Quick Service
Why McDonald's missed its fourth quarter expectationsWhy McDonald's missed its fourth quarter expectations
byHolly Petre
Feb 6, 2024
bostonmarketext 0
Food Trends
What does the future of Boston Market look like in the wake of the US Foods settlement?What does the future of Boston Market look like in the wake of the US Foods settlement?
byHolly Petre
Feb 5, 2024
Nala Robotics
Automation
Why Steve Ells is going all in on robotsWhy Steve Ells is going all in on robots
byHolly Petre
Feb 2, 2024

More from First Bite

Pike Place Exterior Photo
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
What's the big news from Starbucks' Q1 earnings call? Hint: it has to do with delivery
What's the big news from Starbucks' Q1 earnings call? Hint: it has to do with delivery
Feb 1, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Pinstripes Bethesda Maryland Cropped 1
Eatertainment
Why Pinstripes thinks it's ahead in eatertainment
Why Pinstripes thinks it's ahead in eatertainment
Jan 23, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Dutch Bros IPO Update 1
Executives
How Dutch Bros' new CEO Christine Barone plans to propel the concept forward
How Dutch Bros' new CEO Christine Barone plans to propel the concept forward
Jan 19, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Dry January
Beverage Trends
Making the most of Dry January
Making the most of Dry January
Jan 16, 2024
byNRN staff
DoorDash delivery bag moped 12
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Why third-party delivery companies think this new Biden rule is a win for them
Why third-party delivery companies think this new Biden rule is a win for them
Jan 12, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
2dominos 2 5
Quick Service
How Domino's is increasing its marketshare
How Domino's is increasing its marketshare
Jan 11, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
pizza hut layoffs
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
How in-house delivery is changing ahead of California's $20 minimum wage
How in-house delivery is changing ahead of California's $20 minimum wage
Jan 8, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
holiday decor
Operations
Sizing up how the end of 2023 was for restaurants
Sizing up how the end of 2023 was for restaurants
Jan 4, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
starbucksstorefront 19
Quick Service
The latest update on the Starbucks proxy battle
The latest update on the Starbucks proxy battle
Jan 3, 2024
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Starbucks
Quick Service
Catching up on the latest legal drama between Starbucks and its union
Catching up on the latest legal drama between Starbucks and its union
Oct 9, 2023
byNRN staff
logo in a gray background |
Experience
Behind the scenes at CREATE: The Experience
Behind the scenes at CREATE: The Experience
Oct 6, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
restaurant technology
Technology
A look at the latest restaurant tech trends on hand at FSTEC
A look at the latest restaurant tech trends on hand at FSTEC
Sep 26, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Lazy Dog
Top 500 Restaurants
What the Top 500 data says about full-service restaurants
What the Top 500 data says about full-service restaurants
Sep 18, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
SHO.jpeg
Technology
What happened to the NFT craze?
What happened to the NFT craze?
Sep 13, 2023
byNRN staff
Ocharleys Location1
Casual Dining
O’Charley’s puts a positive spin on closing 17% of its portfolio
O’Charley’s puts a positive spin on closing 17% of its portfolio
Sep 5, 2023
byNRN staff
subway not for sale amid franchisee unrest 1
Finance
Explaining the Subway deal and what the future holds
Explaining the Subway deal and what the future holds
Aug 25, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
thumbnail NRN CID Article 0
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Why catering may be your restaurant’s best bet
Why catering may be your restaurant’s best bet
Aug 24, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
logo in a gray background |
Quick Service
The story behind Taco Bell’s newest prototype
The story behind Taco Bell’s newest prototype
Aug 22, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Boston Market
Finance
Unraveling the past few weeks at Boston Market
Unraveling the past few weeks at Boston Market
Aug 18, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Cava files IPO 1
Finance
What we learned from CAVA's first earnings call
What we learned from CAVA's first earnings call
Aug 17, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Boston Market
Insights
What is going on at Boston Market?
What is going on at Boston Market?
Aug 15, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
Lazy Dog ESPU
Top 500 Restaurants
Diving deep into restaurants’ estimated sales per unit
Diving deep into restaurants’ estimated sales per unit
Aug 14, 2023
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor
McDonald s As Featured In Packaging
Marketing & Branding
Inside McDonald’s latest marketing play
Inside McDonald’s latest marketing play
Aug 11, 2023
byNRN staff
Wendy s Kurt Kane Reorganization
Automation
How Wendy's plans to take over every daypart
How Wendy's plans to take over every daypart
Aug 10, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Jimmy leading ribbon curtting
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
MrBeast is shining a light on a troubled industry
MrBeast is shining a light on a troubled industry
Aug 9, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
kfc nationwide delivery 0
Finance
A deeper look into why KFC is the star of the show
A deeper look into why KFC is the star of the show
Aug 3, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
lease agreement amidst covid 19 2 0 3
Independent Restaurants
How rent and the economy are impacting restaurants' margins
How rent and the economy are impacting restaurants' margins
Aug 1, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
McDonalds franchisee surveys strained releations
Fast Casual
Here's where McDonald's thinks it has whitespace and why
Here's where McDonald's thinks it has whitespace and why
Jul 31, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
Congress RRF replenishment 10
Labor
What the new bill about the minimum wage could mean for you
What the new bill about the minimum wage could mean for you
Jul 27, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
social media
Marketing & Branding
What's the future of social media apps like TikTok and Threads in the restaurant industry?
What's the future of social media apps like TikTok and Threads in the restaurant industry?
Jul 26, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Featured

Wahlburgers exterior
Quick Service
CEO of Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain Wahlburgers shares optimism for growth ahead
CEO of Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain Wahlburgers shares optimism for growth ahead

Feb 19, 2025

March drinks for Sip Fresh
Quick Service
Why Wetzel’s Pretzels’ first franchisee chose to create beverage chain Sip Fresh
Why Wetzel’s Pretzels’ first franchisee chose to create beverage chain Sip Fresh

Feb 12, 2025

Donatos exterior
Casual Dining
Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth
Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth

Feb 5, 2025

Fogo de Chão exterior at sunset
Casual Dining
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list

Jan 29, 2025

Recent News

sage istock photo.jpg
Labor
Prime Costs Puzzle Solving to Retain Profits, Traffic and StaffPrime Costs Puzzle Solving to Retain Profits, Traffic and Staff
Jul 24, 2024
AFP stock photo.jpg
Technology
Unlocking the Power of LTOsUnlocking the Power of LTOs
Jun 20, 2024
MLP 4-25 iStock Photo.jpg
Technology
Emerging Tech Strategies for RestaurantsEmerging Tech Strategies for Restaurants
Apr 25, 2024
Subscribe Nation's Restaurant News Newsletters
Get the latest breaking news in the industry, analysis, research, recipes, consumer trends, the latest products and more.