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Chipotle Mexican Grill to pay $7.75 million in child labor law violations to the state of New Jersey

Sep 22, 2022

This is the second case regarding child labor law violations and the second workplace settlement this year for the chain

Sep 22, 2022

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was NRN editors discuss Starbucks and Chipotle’s metaverse moves, Burger King’s big investment. The quick-service chain made its debut in the metaverse this past week with a design that...

Former Starbucks exec joins board for emerging fast casual RASA

Sep 20, 2022

RASA, the Indian fast-casual restaurant that was named a 2022 Breakout Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, has named former Starbucks chief operating officer Troy Alstead an independent member of its board of directors, the brand announced Tuesday...

Panera Expands MyPanera Loyalty Program to offer members new choice of personalized rewards

Sep 20, 2022

Choice-based Rewards to Launch Following First-Ever MyPanera Week

Mendocino Farms to bring signature bold, fresh flavors to Seattle

Sep 20, 2022

Locations in South Lake Union, Rainier Square Opening in 2023

Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s fast-casual restaurant chain

Sep 20, 2022

Owner of MAD Greens and Snappy Salads expands portfolio

Just in Queso Foundation launches Fall campaign in support of Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Sep 19, 2022

Tijuana Flats, the Orlando, Florida-based Tex-Mex-For-All brand today announced the launch of a six-week charitable campaign in collaboration with its nonprofit arm, the Just in Queso Foundation (JIQ). The fundraising campaign will benefit the...

NRN editors discuss Starbucks and Chipotle’s metaverse moves, Burger King’s big investment

Sep 16, 2022

Plus hear from Sanjiv Razdan, CEO of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

In the Mix this week: Restaurant brands battle inflation, pizza robots take over, and more

Sep 16, 2022

NRN editors offer a look at some of the biggest headlines the restaurant industry can’t stop talking about.

Restaurant sales growth rebounds, posting best month since March

Sep 16, 2022

Growth is likely due to an increase in consumer confidence, Black Box Intelligence reports