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Kendall Ware discusses franchising at Restaurant Show Kendall Ware discusses franchising at Restaurant Show

Former chain executive shares models that stand the test of time

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

May 18, 2025

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Carla Hall shares insights on social media, AI, and change Carla Hall shares insights on social media, AI, and change

May 18, 2025

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Kitchen Innovation Panelists National Restaurant Association Show

Expert Opinions

Restaurant Show Kitchen Innovation judges outline winning equipment criteria Restaurant Show Kitchen Innovation judges outline winning equipment criteria

May 17, 2025

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The National Restaurant Association Show 2025

Takeaways from day one of the National Restaurant Association Show Takeaways from day one of the National Restaurant Association Show

May 17, 2025

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The FABI Awards as seen by one of the judges The FABI Awards as seen by one of the judges

May 17, 2025

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Darden closes 15 Bahama Breeze units Darden closes 15 Bahama Breeze units

May 16, 2025

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CAVA

CAVA’s investments in underpricing inflation levels are paying off

CAVA’s investments in underpricing inflation levels are paying off

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box doubles down on digital strategy despite Q2 losses

Jack in the Box doubles down on digital strategy despite Q2 losses

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Twin Peaks storefront

Twin Hospitality appoints former Iron Hill Brewery head Kim Boerema as CEO

Twin Hospitality appoints former Iron Hill Brewery head Kim Boerema as CEO

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

National Restaurant Association Show show floor

Tech Tracker: the latest innovations coming to the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

Tech Tracker: the latest innovations coming to the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jack in the Box

Del Taco parent Jack in the Box posts negative same-store sales in Q2

Del Taco parent Jack in the Box posts negative same-store sales in Q2

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Landry's Kitchen

Landry’s opens Landry’s Kitchen concept in Corpus Christi, Texas

Landry’s opens Landry’s Kitchen concept in Corpus Christi, Texas

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Starbucks baristas on strike

Starbucks union organizes strike over dress code change

Starbucks union organizes strike over dress code change

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Dunkin’ debuts in France

Dunkin’ debuts in France

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

The Squishmallows Happy Meal is back at McDonald's

McDonald’s Squishmallows Happy Meals return to the menu

McDonald’s Squishmallows Happy Meals return to the menu

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Carl’s Jr. launches late-night deal promoted by influencer Alix Earle

Carl’s Jr. launches late-night deal promoted by influencer Alix Earle

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

JetBlue wraps an airplane in Dunkin’ branding in celebration of its 19-year partnership

JetBlue wraps an airplane in Dunkin’ branding in celebration of its 19-year partnership

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Shake Shack to expand to Panama

Shake Shack to expand to Panama

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Topgolf

Topgolf feels the pinch of broad consumer pullback

Topgolf feels the pinch of broad consumer pullback

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

In-N-Out among the first restaurant chains to act on FDA's food dye phase-out

In-N-Out among the first restaurant chains to act on FDA's food dye phase-out

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Menu prices ticked up for a third straight month in April

Menu prices increased in April for the third month in a row

Menu prices increased in April for the third month in a row

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Planta steamed dumplings

Plant-based concept Planta has filed for bankruptcy

Plant-based chain Planta has filed for bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Texas Roadhouse dips are now available at Walmart

Texas Roadhouse expands its retail presence with appetizer-inspired dips

Texas Roadhouse expands its retail presence with appetizer-inspired dips

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Jon Baer North Italia

Jon Baer, beverage director for North Italia, to join May DrinkedIn Live as featured guest

Jon Baer, beverage director for North Italia, to join May DrinkedIn Live as featured guest

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Aaron White Brinker

Brinker promotes Aaron White to COO, chief people officer positions

Brinker promotes Aaron White to COO, chief people officer positions

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Butterfly pea tea

FDA approves three natural alternatives for banned food dyes

FDA approves three natural alternatives for banned food dyes

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Shake Shack to open support center in Atlanta

Shake Shack to open support center in Atlanta

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

McDonald's

McDonald’s is planning a major hiring spree this summer

McDonald’s is planning a major hiring spree this summer

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Wendy's Frosty Fusions

Wendy’s debuts Frosty Fusions with Oreos and Pop-Tarts

Wendy’s debuts Frosty Fusions with Oreos and Pop-Tarts

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Starbucks China rival Luckin Coffee to make U.S. debut in New York City

Starbucks China rival Luckin Coffee to make U.S. debut in NYC

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

First Watch

First Watch battles rising commodity costs as traffic rebounds

First Watch battles rising commodity costs as traffic rebounds

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

FAT Brands will shift to a nearly 100% franchise model after Q1 decline

FAT Brands to shift to a nearly 100% franchise model after Q1 decline

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Eatertainment concept Velocity Esports has filed for bankruptcy

Regional Chains

Gaming-themed eatertainment concept files for bankruptcy

Gaming-themed eatertainment concept files for bankruptcy

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Sweetgreen storefront

Sweetgreen posts first same-store sales decline since 2021 IPO

Sweetgreen posts first same-store sales decline since 2021 IPO

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

A rendering of Huddle House's new prototype

Huddle House’s rebrand includes drive-thru, walk-up locations

Huddle House’s rebrand includes drive-thru, walk-up locations

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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