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The architect of Chipotle’s success on why leading with love is key

Sep 17, 2021

NRN editors discuss the California recall’s impact on restaurants and vaccinations, and the recent increase in subscription programs

Sep 17, 2021

Del Taco launches new multi-experience & multi-tiered Del Yeah! rewards app

Sep 17, 2021

Chick-fil-A names Andrew Cathy new CEO

Sep 17, 2021

Voodoo Doughnut expands its leadership team with the addition of Eric Coolbaugh, vice president of marketing

Sep 16, 2021

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Dutch Bros CEO Joth Ricci on why going public is a big leap forward for the coffee brand

Sep 16, 2021

Snooze an a.m. Eatery isn’t hitting the snooze button on growth

Sep 15, 2021

Schlotzsky’s is ramping up expansion with new tech-driven store prototypes

Aug 27, 2021

Restaurant Worker of the Future needs heightened digital and people skills, expert says

Sep 10, 2021

Highlights

Meet the Top 500 restaurant chains in America

Jun 21, 2021

NRN and Datassential present the definitive guide to restaurant chain performance

2021 Top 500 countdown: The 50 biggest restaurants in America

Jun 21, 2021

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

10 takeaways from the Top 500 and 2020 performance

Jun 21, 2021

There were winners and losers—and the gulf between them widened.

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Why KFC prioritizes team members first amid supply chain and labor challenges

Sep 14, 2021

KFC COO Monica Rothgery on how the company has triaged priorities at this stage in the pandemic and made crucial tech and menu investments to stay ahead

NRN editors discuss Hurricane Ida, recent IPOs and how vaccine mandates impact the restaurant industry

Sep 10, 2021

Plus, hear from Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris on buying back units and the future of the company

Nation’s Restaurant News, Datassential to share new Top 500 data

Sep 09, 2021

Sam Oches and Mark Brandau will go live on LinkedIn on Sept. 22

As Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opens 400th unit, cofounder Scott Redler shares secret to success

Sep 08, 2021

Redler, who was recently named chief experience officer, joins NRN for this week’s episode of Snapshots of Success

Mountain Mike’s saw massive success in 2020 — and the brand is banking on 2021 being even bigger

Aug 31, 2021

With new franchise agreements signed outside the fast-casual restaurant chain’s home state of California, Mountain Mike’s is...

How Chicken Salad Chick saw a 36% increase in same-store sales during 2020 while only open 6 days a week

Aug 24, 2021

CEO Scott Deviney speaks with NRN about how the brand saw both same-store sales and unit growth during the pandemic, and their...

2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 250 – No. 201

Aug 24, 2021

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains in the United States by domestic systemwide sales and...

2021 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 300 – No. 251

Aug 24, 2021

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains in the United States by domestic systemwide sales and other metrics, giving a detailed look at the biggest players in the industry. This year, we partnered with Datassential...

How 24 restaurant companies performed in their latest quarters

Aug 23, 2021

Chains see continued off-premises popularity as many return to 2-year same-store sales growth

Opening its 100th store, Andy’s Frozen Custard looks to spread the joy of freshly made frozen custard

Aug 03, 2021

After a strong 2020, CEO Andy Kuntz said the 35-year-old chain got better at what it does

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