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NRN editors discuss Fat Brands’ series of acquisitions, MOD’s plans to go public and RBI’s purchase of Firehouse Subs

Nov 24, 2021

Chick'nCone seeks national expansion through one-of-a-kind franchising opportunity

Nov 24, 2021

Jack in the Box sees room for more menu price increases to mitigate hits from staffing and supply challenges

Nov 23, 2021

Cracker Barrel pushes fast forward on new virtual brands, Chicken ‘n Biscuits and Pancake Kitchen

Nov 23, 2021

Luby’s increases estimate of ’21 liquidation net assets to $5 a share

Nov 23, 2021

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Red Robin’s sales soften in Q3, but off-premises channel remains strong

Nov 11, 2021

Starbucks Rewards to partner with external brands, and 4 more key earnings takeaways

Oct 29, 2021

Plant-based restaurant brand Native Foods is planning growth for the first time in almost a decade

Oct 29, 2021

Chipotle’s challenge: Finding the right mix between digital and in-store sales

Oct 29, 2021

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Flavor of the Week: Oaxaca cheese, the Mexican cheese taking menus by storm

Nov 22, 2021

Joining the ranks of trending queso fresco and cotija, Oaxaca cheese is another Mexican cheese variety taking off on restaurant menus...

What consumers really want from food delivery

Nov 19, 2021

Just how much potential is there in delivery? Here’s what the numbers say.

Flavor of the Week: Cotton candy, a carnival classic

Nov 15, 2021

A carnival classic, cotton candy combines nostalgia and whimsy with playful colors and a familiar airy texture...

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Black Box: Top restaurant performers in September won guest affection with ‘ambiance’

Oct 20, 2021

Traffic growth continued to suffer with worst month since March

How Nation’s Restaurant News put together the Consumer Picks report

Oct 19, 2021

The annual project is compiled with data from Datassential

The Consumer Playbook: How restaurants are tackling 4 key demands

Oct 19, 2021

The pandemic rewrote the rules on cleanliness, quality, convenience and value

Fast-casual traffic rebounds in summer, NPD Group says

Oct 13, 2021

Off-premises options build visits in wake of segment’s steep declines in 2020

Foodservice operators expect labor and product shortages to continue

Oct 01, 2021

But they’re still in a better position compared to 2020, according to the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association’s...

2-year restaurant check growth rate hits record high, Black Box says

Sep 28, 2021

Price increases and large orders during pandemic feed into highest peak since firm began keeping records in 2009

Flavor of the Week: Snickerdoodle, the buttery-cinnamon cookie

Sep 13, 2021

Snickerdoodle is a type of butter cookie characterized by its cinnamon flavor profile. A popular cookie, snickerdoodle has also...

Flavor of the Week: Mascarpone, the favorite cheese for Italian desserts

Sep 08, 2021

Mascarpone is a creamy, light, and spreadable Italian cheese. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is used in a wide array of dishes. It’s most frequently whipped and served as part of a dessert — the classic being tiramisu — but it also is...

Flavor of the Week: Lemon Curd, the sweet and tangy confection

Aug 30, 2021

Lemon curd is a type of spread or filling typically made of lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest. It has a bright and tart flavor and is used commonly in dessert and breakfast bakery applications...

Flavor of the Week: Guava, the versatile tropical fruit

Aug 23, 2021

Guava is a fruit that grows on a tree native to tropical and subtropic regions. It typically has a green skin and a center that shifts from off-white to deep pink, depending on its breed and ripeness...

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