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All the restaurant chains that announced mass unit closures in 2020
Dec 21, 2020
Breakfast, casual dining and family dining seemed to suffer more closures than other segments in the industry
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25 restaurant and franchisee bankruptcies in 2020
Dec 21, 2020
Casual-dining chains and large franchisees saw the largest number of bankruptcies this year during the COVID pandemic
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Schlotzsky’s rolls out two new smaller store prototypes for off-premise-focused experience
Dec 18, 2020
The Focus Brands-owned sandwich chain will open the first new units in Oklahoma and Arkansas in 2021
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TooJay’s Deli announces search for new CEO; former UNO CEO Jim Ilaria serves as interim CEO
Dec 18, 2020
Fast-casual restaurant emerged from bankruptcy in September
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28 mergers and acquisitions in the restaurant industry in 2020
Dec 17, 2020
From Dunkin’ and Inspire, to BurgerFi to FAT Brands and Johnny Rockets, restaurants continued to be bought and sold amid COVID
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Trending this week: What can restaurants expect from DoorDash now that it’s public?
Dec 17, 2020
This week on NRN.com, we spoke with DoorDash Chief Operating Officer Christopher Payne about what restaurants can expect from the company now that it’s gone public...
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Focus Brands appoints Melissa Smith as chief people officer, among other executive appointments
Dec 17, 2020
Focus Brands also named Kendall Ware chief brand officer for Carvel and Cinnabon, and Alisa Gmelich chief brand officer for Auntie Anne's, among others
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The 25 most-read Nation’s Restaurant News stories in 2020
Dec 17, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic dominates the headlines
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Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, Papa John’s and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Dec 17, 2020
Plus additions at A&W, Buffalo’s Café, Cousins Subs, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Farmer Boys, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Lion’s Choice, Noodles & Company, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, Perkins, Qdoba Mexican Eats...
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11 food, beverage and design predictions for restaurants in 2021
Dec 17, 2020
New prototypes, the emergence of consumer-packaged goods, the new food hall and more trends Nation’s Restaurant News’ editors predict for the new year
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