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Yum Brands has created an AI-powered platform to house all of its technology solutions

Yum Brands has created an AI-powered platform to house all of its technology solutions

The Byte by Yum collection of products is expected to enable a faster adoption of digital tools throughout the global system

The National Restaurant Association expects the industry to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

Feb 6, 2025

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Study: Ordering ahead pervasive among all generations

Study: Ordering ahead pervasive among all generations

Feb 5, 2025

Tony Moralejo is stepping down as president of Applebee’s

He has served in the role since January 2023

Feb 5, 2025

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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

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NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains

NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains

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Yum Brands has created an AI-powered platform to house all of its technology solutions

Yum Brands has created an AI-powered platform to house all of its technology solutions

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

The National Restaurant Association expects the industry to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

The restaurant industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales this year

Tony Moralejo

Tony Moralejo is stepping down as president of Applebee’s

He has served in the role since January 2023

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Ordering ahead on a phone

Study: Ordering ahead pervasive among all generations

Study: Ordering ahead pervasive among all generations

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Jeremy Strong plays himself in a vat of coffee beans in a Dunkin' commercial that aired during the Grammy Awards

Marketing & Branding

Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign

Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Red Lobster launches ocean sustainability challenge to inspire young minds to protect and preserve marine ecosystems

Red Lobster launches ocean sustainability challenge to inspire young minds to protect and preserve marine ecosystems

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Fogo de Chão names Georgeanne Erickson CMO

Fogo de Chão names Georgeanne Erickson CMO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Starbucks joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

Starbucks joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Chipotle sources about 2% of sales from Mexico (6% to 7% of cost of goods)

How Chipotle plans to manage potential tariffs

How Chipotle plans to manage potential tariffs

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

KFC has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey

KFC is teaming up with Mike’s Hot Honey for its latest LTO

KFC is teaming up with Mike’s Hot Honey for its latest LTO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Scott Greenberg

10 ways you (or your manager) may be harming your restaurant employees

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The kid factor: How a generation’s dining disconnect threatens the restaurant industry

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Expert Opinions

2024 holiday restaurant dining trends can serve as a blueprint for 2025

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Why catering can drive growth from holiday feasts to everyday celebrations

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Ask Jill! Why you should cross-train teams

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George Lessmeister

With staffing, should you try before you buy?

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Dukkah, a seasoning blend rising in popularity on restaurant menus Dukkah, a seasoning blend rising in popularity on restaurant menus

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48 restaurant executives on the move in January, including at Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Outback Steakhouse 48 restaurant executives on the move in January, including at Taco Bell, Starbucks, and Outback Steakhouse

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Trending this week: Starbucks announces new free refills policy, and more news ahead of earnings Trending this week: Starbucks announces new free refills policy, and more news ahead of earnings

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In restaurant finance, optimism abounds for 2025

The consensus is that investors are itching to come off the sidelines after a relatively dormant 2024, as interest rates come down and the economic environment stabilizes

Finance

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Pizza Hut acquires a chunk of stores from bankrupt franchisee

Pizza Hut acquires a chunk of stores from bankrupt franchisee

Feb 4, 2025

Hawkers Asian Street Food

Hawkers Asian Street Food strikes a deal to escape bankruptcy

Hawkers Asian Street Food strikes a deal to escape bankruptcy

Feb 4, 2025

Via 313 funding round

Via 313 Pizzeria raises $32.5M in growth capital

Via 313 Pizzeria raises $32.5M in growth capital

Feb 4, 2025

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Chili’s eye-popping results and Chuck E. Cheese’s rebound

Chili’s eye-popping results and Chuck E. Cheese’s rebound

Feb 3, 2025

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The restaurant industry is ‘closely monitoring’ President Trump’s tariffs

The restaurant industry is ‘closely monitoring’ President Trump’s tariffs

Feb 3, 2025

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IHOP, Applebee’s parent company confirms corporate layoffs

IHOP, Applebee’s parent company confirms corporate layoffs

Feb 3, 2025