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Why data is crucial for both guests and employees, Freddy’s COO says

Feb 03, 2023

What the future of equipment looks like

Feb 03, 2023

Feb 02, 2023

KFC is launching wraps to attract younger consumers

Feb 02, 2023

The outlook for casual-dining is positive

Feb 02, 2023

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The emergence of mocktails

Jan 23, 2023

36 restaurant industry predictions for 2023

Dec 21, 2022

10 restaurant chains making waves in the breakfast space

Dec 14, 2022

How eco-friendly Seattle restaurant chain Just Poke is doubling in size in 2022

Nov 17, 2022

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The start of a trend? New concept bets on French fries in wraps

Jan 31, 2023

The Kebab Shop shows off European flair in San Diego

Meet Abuelo’s: the Texas restaurant bringing traditional Mexican food to the masses

Jan 26, 2023

The 26-unit restaurant chain is looking to grow again after a bumpy 2022

NRN invites emerging concepts to submit for Breakout Brands

Jan 25, 2023

Annual list will spotlight young chains with unique offerings and aspirations for growth.

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Wagamama U.S. to expand into Tampa, Fla.

Jan 24, 2023

Full-service Asian-cuisine brand, started in the U.K., plans to open fourth domestic market in February

Why Sweet Chick moved to a fast-casual model

Jan 20, 2023

The New York City-based chain is expanding through franchising in the next few years

Condado Tacos announces 12 new restaurants in 2023, including opening in 8 new markets

Jan 20, 2023

This fast-growing taco restaurant company will open new restaurants in Ballpark Village in St. Louis, MO, in Buffalo, NY, Charleston and Greenville, SC, Birmingham and Huntsville, AL, Knoxville, TN and Louisville, KY, as well as at least 4 new...

How Atlanta restaurant group Southern Proper is getting the most out of its general managers

Jan 19, 2023

Cofounder Chris Hadermann explains the new profit-sharing program for GMs at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina

How Buena Papa is using tips from the entertainment industry to boost its French fry business

Jan 18, 2023

Meet the brand using French fries as a base for foods from around the world

5 emerging restaurants in Columbus, Ohio

Jan 18, 2023

Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest cities in the Midwest, and as both the capital of the state and a college town (home to...

Eatertainment is ‘a little weird and playful’ — and ready to explode

Jan 18, 2023

Several new eatertainment concepts are popping up or quickly growing, and they all equally prioritize activities, the...

10 top performing videos of 2022

Dec 14, 2022

Plus, Flavor of the Week: The non dairy alternative, Almond Milk

How restaurants should prepare for the on-demand digital economy’s peak

Dec 05, 2022

Customers want ‘everything everywhere all at once,’ and restaurants will have to meet them where they’re at

NRN editors discuss the recession, McDonald’s marketing and the state of plant-based burgers

Dec 02, 2022

Plus hear interviews with the owner of Mugshots Grill and the CEO of The Melt

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