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New loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffsNew loyalty programs and Starbucks’ layoffs

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffsStarbucks CEO Brian Niccol foreshadows possible layoffs
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2 early trends for 2025 and the potential in breakfast2 early trends for 2025 and the potential in breakfast
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Top 500, Chipotle prices, McDonald’s Snack WrapTop 500, Chipotle prices, McDonald’s Snack Wrap
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McDonald’s confirms the return of its Snack Wrap in 2025McDonald’s confirms the return of its Snack Wrap in 2025
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2018 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates2018 Top 200: U.S. Sales Growth Rates
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2018 Top 200: U.S. Chain Systemwide Sales
2018 Top 200: U.S. Chain Systemwide Sales
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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
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and Mo’Bettahs’ acquisition
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and Mo’Bettahs’ acquisition
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byNRN staff
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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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1 Min Read
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Wingstop teases Paris debut with Olympics pop-up
Wingstop teases Paris debut with Olympics pop-up
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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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2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 200 – No. 151
2024 Top 500: Restaurants ranked No. 200 – No. 151
Jul 26, 2024
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byNRN staff
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Walmart gets ready to enter the pizza game
Walmart gets ready to enter the pizza game
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byBill Wilson, Senior Editor
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Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal
Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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McDonald’s has experienced a traffic bump from its $5 Meal Deal
McDonald’s has experienced a traffic bump from its $5 Meal Deal
Jul 11, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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How changing demographics are influencing the growth of some restaurant brands
How changing demographics are influencing the growth of some restaurant brands
Jul 10, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Chick-fil-A launches summer merch, permanent online shop
Chick-fil-A launches summer merch, permanent online shop
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Arby’s potato cakes return for a limited time
Arby’s potato cakes return for a limited time
Jul 1, 2024
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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With improved systems in place, Cheba Hut is poised for rapid growth
With improved systems in place, Cheba Hut is poised for rapid growth
Jun 26, 2024
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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