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McDonald’s adds two new sauces to its lineup

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KFC tests a new bowl as it focuses on attracting younger consumers

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A look at the latest restaurant tech trends on hand at FSTEC

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The restaurant industry on tech investment: Proceed with caution

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Dutch Bros donates more than $960K to help fund brighter futures

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MenuMasters Spotlight: Chef John Currence, City Grocery Restaurant Group

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The demand for restaurant real estate is ‘through the roof’

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The 10 biggest sports bars in America

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Meet the 2023 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in America

Jun 22, 2023

This year’s Top 500, presented in partnership with Datassential, shows an industry stabilizing even as challenges persist

2023 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

Jun 22, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains by domestic systemwide sales, giving a...

Snapshots of Success: How these 9 restaurant chains thrived in 2022

Jun 22, 2023

The restaurant industry continued to rebound in 2022, and many chains enjoyed both sales and unit growth...

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The 10 biggest Bakery/Café restaurants in America

Sep 26, 2023

As we continue our journey through the biggest restaurants in America by segment, this week we turn our attention to the first limited-service category on our list: Bakery/Café...

Taco Bell and Mountain Dew are testing energy drinks

Sep 20, 2023

Taco Bell and Mtn Dew are testing two new beverages on the heels of their gelato test earlier this month.

The 10 biggest sports bars in America

Sep 19, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News and Datassential partner to present The Top 500, the definitive sales ranking of restaurants in America...

What the Top 500 data says about full-service restaurants

Sep 18, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News and Datassential partner to present The Top 500, the definitive sales ranking of restaurants in America...

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Chick-fil-A eyes a return to the UK

Sep 15, 2023

Chick-fil-A plans to open five restaurants in two years in the UK, with five international markets open by 2030.

Krispy Kreme upgrades its coffee line

Sep 14, 2023

Krispy Kreme said its new coffee platform features “richer roasts and better beans.”

The 2023 CREATORS: 5 innovative restaurant companies

Sep 13, 2023

Innovation is critical to success in an ever-changing industry, and we think these five brands did it best in the past year

Carne Asada returns to Chipotle’s menu for the third time

Sep 13, 2023

More than 10 million customers ordered Carne Asada during its first run at the restaurant in late 2019, nearly half of whom were first time guests at Chipotle.

Why McDonald’s is phasing out its self-serve drink machines

Sep 12, 2023

As McDonald’s digital business increases, self-serve beverages are becoming harder to justify.

The 10 biggest full-service seafood/steak restaurants in the U.S.

Sep 12, 2023

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News and Datassential partner to present The Top 500, the definitive sales ranking of restaurants in America...

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