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• Menu Tracker: New items from Subway, Jack in the Box, and Popeyes

  04-04-2025 15:29 via nrn.com
  
  Plus innovation at Baskin-Robbins, Big Biscuit, Big Buns, Bruster’s, Buona, Dig, Dunkin’, Dutch Bros, Friendly’s, Gott’s Roadside, Häagen-Dazs, Home Run Inn, Huckelberry’s, IHOP, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, Jason’s Deli, Juice it Up!, La Madeleine, Old Chicago, Philz Coffee, Texas de Brazil, Velvet Taco, White Rhino Coffee, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub, and Yogurtland
  
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• Panera Bread launches croissant sandwiches platform

  16-04-2025 23:21 via nrn.com
  
  The croissant toast sandwiches are part of a spring menu refresh for the St. Louis-based fast-casual brand
  
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• Krystal opens travel-center location in Tyler, Texas

  16-04-2025 20:55 via nrn.com
  
  The unit marks a milestone in the move toward convenience-driven formats
  
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• White Castle updates merch store with a bouncy castle

  16-04-2025 20:44 via nrn.com
  
  Inflatable funhouse among pickleball paddles and other items in online market
  
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• Kevin Hochman visualized Chili’s turnaround before it happened

  16-04-2025 19:11 via nrn.com
  
  The CEO of Brinker International was named the 2025 Restaurant Leader of the Year
  
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• Technomic Top 500 notes sales slowdown

  16-04-2025 18:01 via nrn.com
  
  Growth was 3.1% among the top players, the analytics firm notes
  
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• Chili’s CEO, Burger King franchisee bankruptcy, Scooter’s Coffee rewards

  16-04-2025 17:37 via nrn.com
  
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• 3 key priorities of today’s restaurant franchisee

  16-04-2025 02:31 via nrn.com
  
  How labor, innovation, and AI technology integration are shaping franchise businesses like Sizzling Platter and Thrive Restaurant Group
  
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• A positive corporate culture is good for business

  16-04-2025 01:58 via nrn.com
  
  Leaders from White Castle, Donatos, Pepper Lunch, and Hawaiian Bros share advice about fostering workplace satisfaction
  
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• Trending this week: The 2025 Power List — Women in foodservice

  15-04-2025 21:47 via nrn.com
  
  See which stories readers couldn't get enough of
  
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• Sizzling Platter to be acquired by Bain Capital

  15-04-2025 20:38 via nrn.com
  
  Jim Balis, board member of the mega-franchise group, confirmed the rumors, said the deal is expected to close in the next two months
  
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• Chili’s adds Big QP burger to its 3 for Me menu

  15-04-2025 19:29 via nrn.com
  
  The brand also offers a Fast Food Financing pop-up experience
  
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• Swig names Jill Marchant as chief legal and administrative officer

  15-04-2025 18:22 via nrn.com
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Swig hires former Hallmark executive vice president to lead legal, employee experience, and public affairs strategy
  
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• Taco Bell’s Australian operator plans to exit the market

  15-04-2025 17:53 via nrn.com
  
  Collins Foods is shifting its focus to the acceleration of its KFC footprint in Germany
  
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• Scooter’s Coffee redesigns rewards program

  15-04-2025 17:45 via nrn.com
  
  The Nebraska-based brand launches new program for mobile app members
  
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• Burger King franchisee Consolidated declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy

  15-04-2025 17:33 via nrn.com
  
  The 75-unit Florida-based operator files in the Northern District of Florida
  
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• Burger King CMO, Starbucks dress code, consumer confidence

  15-04-2025 17:15 via nrn.com
  
  Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
  
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• Dutch Bros and Portillo’s have more in common than you might think

  15-04-2025 06:29 via nrn.com
  
  During the CEO vs. CEO exchange at the Restaurant Leadership Conference, Dutch Bros’ Christine Barone and Portillo’s Michael Osanloo exchanged similarities
  
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• Mark Wahlberg discusses the restaurant business, family, and faith

  15-04-2025 03:04 via nrn.com
  
  The serial entrepreneur and movie star opened up about what’s important to him
  
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• Why menu innovation and authenticity help restaurants thrive in bad economies

  15-04-2025 02:31 via nrn.com
  
  Technomic’s State of the Industry report points out opportunities amid unpredictable tariffs and waning consumer confidence
  
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• Cookie butter adds instant indulgence to restaurant menus

  14-04-2025 21:17 via nrn.com
  
  The spread is used on desserts, coffees, and cocktails
  
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• Starbucks updates dress code to focus on green apron

  14-04-2025 18:57 via nrn.com
  
  Workers will receive 2 branded t-shirts at no cost, company says
  
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• Teen restaurant faves, Portillo’s breakfast, Pacesetter Award

  14-04-2025 18:27 via nrn.com
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• Cameron Mitchell Restaurants promotes Katie Laudick to chief people officer

  14-04-2025 18:13 via nrn.com
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Veteran HR leader brings two decades of experience and passion for people to new executive leadership role
  
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• Introducing the Power List, Biglari makes El Pollo his next target, and the status of inflation

  14-04-2025 17:55 via nrn.com
  
  Plus, an interview with the founder of Playa Bowls
  
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• Burger King names Joel Yashinsky as CMO for the U.S. and Canada

  14-04-2025 16:31 via nrn.com
  
  The executive succeeds Pat O’Toole in marketing role at burger brand
  
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• Red Robin is introducing a Bottomless Burger Pass

  13-04-2025 17:50 via nrn.com
  The pass includes a month’s worth of burgers for $20 through May
  
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• Applebee’s partners with Toast for new point-of-sale, kitchen display system rollout

  13-04-2025 17:45 via nrn.com
  The casual dining chain will also implement Toast Go handhelds and its Restaurant Management Suite
  
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• Noodles & Company promotes new menu with two weeks of specials

  11-04-2025 23:53 via nrn.com
  
  The ‘Taste Tour’ offers daily deals to loyalty program members
  
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• Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii names Iain Douglas as chief brand officer, brewing up big things

  11-04-2025 22:44 via nrn.com
  
  PRESS RELEASE: Douglas brings an impressive track record of transformative brand development to Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, holding key leadership positions at multiple globally recognized brands
  
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