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Top 500 Restaurants

Insight and analysis on Technomic’s annual Top 500 report

The first domestic dual-branded IHOP/Applebee's
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The dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept makes its U.S. debutThe dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept makes its U.S. debut

Parent company Dine Brands is targeting at least 12 more domestic dual-branded models this year

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Feb 18, 2025
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Taco Bell continues to outpace the industryTaco Bell continues to outpace the industry
byAlicia Kelso
Feb 6, 2025
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48 restaurant executives on the move in January, including at Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Outback Steakhouse48 restaurant executives on the move in January, including at Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Outback Steakhouse
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Feb 5, 2025
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Popeyes x Don Julio collab
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Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super BowlPopeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
byAlly MacConchie
Jan 29, 2025
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Buffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtimeBuffalo Wild Wings to offer free wings again if the Super Bowl goes into overtime
byBret Thorn
Jan 28, 2025
1 Min Read
Chipotle's "Extra Sunday" promotion
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Chipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super BowlChipotle is offering free guac and Queso Blanco on the Monday after the Super Bowl
Jan 28, 2025
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New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs
Jan 27, 2025
byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches
Applebee's Boneless Wings
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Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl
Applebee’s is incentivizing digital orders for the Super Bowl
Jan 27, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Taco Bell's Super Bowl campaign features Doja Cat
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Taco Bell recruits Doja Cat for its Super Bowl teaser
Taco Bell recruits Doja Cat for its Super Bowl teaser
Jan 23, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Starbucks Window Sign Layoffs Possible
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs
Jan 19, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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2 early trends for 2025 and the potential in breakfast
2 early trends for 2025 and the potential in breakfast
Jan 6, 2025
byAlicia Kelso, Sam Oches
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Top 500, Chipotle prices, McDonald’s Snack Wrap
Top 500, Chipotle prices, McDonald’s Snack Wrap
Dec 6, 2024
byNRN staff
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McDonald’s confirms the return of its Snack Wrap in 2025
McDonald’s confirms the return of its Snack Wrap in 2025
Dec 5, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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2018 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates
2018 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates
Nov 21, 2024
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2018 Top 200: U.S. Chain Systemwide Sales
2018 Top 200: U.S. Chain Systemwide Sales
Nov 21, 2024
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Burger King parent RBI says new menu items bolstered Tim Hortons
Burger King parent RBI says new menu items bolstered Tim Hortons
Nov 6, 2024
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
A McDonald's drive through
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and Mo’Bettahs’ acquisition
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and Mo’Bettahs’ acquisition
Oct 28, 2024
byNRN staff
Wendy's Boo Bag promotional image
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Wendy’s debuts Boo! Bag meal bundle
Wendy’s debuts Boo! Bag meal bundle
Oct 21, 2024
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Chick-fil-A will plant its flag in Asia next year
Chick-fil-A will plant its flag in Asia next year
Oct 17, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Where U.S. restaurant segments rank based on market share
Where U.S. restaurant segments rank based on market share
Oct 11, 2024
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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. unit growth
The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. unit growth
Oct 11, 2024
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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. systemwide sales
The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by US systemwide sales
Oct 11, 2024
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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by number of U.S. units
The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by number of U.S.units
Oct 11, 2024
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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by estimated sales per unit
The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by estimated sales per
Oct 11, 2024
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2019 Top 200: U.S. Unit Growth Rates
2019 Top 200: U.S. Unit Growth Rates
Oct 11, 2024
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2019 Top 200: U.S. Units
2019 Top 200: U.S. Units
Oct 11, 2024
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2019 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates
2019 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates
Oct 11, 2024
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2019 Top 200: Company U.S. Foodservice Revenue
2019 Top 200: Company U.S. Foodservice Revenue
Oct 11, 2024
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2019 Top 200: Growth in Company U.S. Foodservice Revenue
2019 Top 200: Growth in Company U.S. Foodservice Revenue
Oct 11, 2024
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The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. systemwide sales growth
The largest restaurant chains in America ranked by U.S. systemwide
Oct 11, 2024
CFA Elevated Drive Thru 2 0
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Chick-fil-A’s new elevated drive thru gives us a glimpse at the future
Chick-fil-A’s new elevated drive thru gives us a glimpse at the future
Aug 26, 2024
byNRN staff
CFA Elevated Drive Thru 4
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Chick-fil-A’s elevated drive-thru prototype opens with big expectations
Chick-fil-A’s elevated drive-thru prototype opens with big expectations
Aug 21, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Taco Bell is testing a ‘Nostalgic Menu’ with popular items from the past
Taco Bell is testing a ‘Nostalgic Menu’ with popular items from the past
Aug 14, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Wingstop Paris # 41
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Wingstop teases Paris debut with Olympics pop-up
Wingstop teases Paris debut with Olympics pop-up
Aug 2, 2024
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8 Slides
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 250 – No. 201
2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 250 – No. 201
Aug 1, 2024
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50 Slides
byNRN staff

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