In a monthly series, menu trend analyst Nancy Kruse and NRN senior food editor Bret Thorn debate current trends in the restaurant industry. For this installment, they discuss the fall season's proliferation of pumpkin spice food and beverage...

Private-equity parent plans growth of coffee-and-bagels concept

Consumers are still making the majority of their sandwiches at home, according to a Datassential survey.

This is part of Nation’s Restaurant News’ annual Top 100 report, a proprietary census ranking the foodservice industry’s largest restaurant chains and companies by sales and unit data, among other metrics.

Company accelerates remodeling program to enhance brand

Bakery-café chain one of several in segment to upgrade menu

Jeff O’Neill will be replaced in the interim by board member Michael Arthur

Del Taco, Dunkin’ Donuts, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah’s New York Bagels, Manhattan Bagel, Long John Silver’s, Baskin-Robbins, Carvel, Pinkberry, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Whataburger, Rubio...