Dine Brands names Sarah Cannon-Foster chief people officer

Apr 03, 2023

Applebee’s-IHOP parent hires former Walgreens executive, who will assume the post April 17

In the Mix: News from KFC, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Panera Bread

Apr 03, 2023

Catch up with the NRN editors on this edition of In the Mix

Noodles & Company adds new perks to its loyalty program

Apr 03, 2023

Noodles Rewards members are now offered daily ‘Extra Goodness’ discounts or upgrades

How women are leading Salata to record growth

Apr 03, 2023

Founded in 2005, Houston-based Salata now has about 90 units in five states, and has experienced a steady pace of growth since Michelle Bythewood took the reins as president. In late 2019, Salata rolled out a tech stack that included online...

Tijuana Flats announces expanded hours

Mar 31, 2023

Tex-Mex brand plans to open earlier and close later

Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Chick-fil-A, and Subway

Mar 31, 2023

Plus innovation from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Farmer Boys, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Fogo de Chão, Friendly’s, Häagen-Dazs, Honeygrow, Hot Head Burritos, IHOP, Little Caesars, Nordstrom, Panera, Peet’s Coffee, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen...

How technology is central to Chipotle’s guest and employee experience

Mar 30, 2023

As the brand’s senior director of guest and employee experience, Ronald Benjamin is tapping into technology to ease operations while providing better customer service.

How two Black women — Adenah Bayoh and Elzadie Smith — are bringing soul food to everyone, with a healthy twist, at Cornbread

Mar 30, 2023

With a new franchising program, the operators want to train marginalized people to own restaurants

Here’s why potential Black franchisees need operational support

Mar 30, 2023

Noodles & Company franchisee Tom Shepard discusses the challenges he has faced as a Black franchisee and how his company wants to change that

Mar 30, 2023

This week on Nation's Restaurant News the top story was Firebirds Wood Fired Grill acquired by investment firm. Firebirds, founded in 2000, has 56 locations across 20 states and is known for its wood-burning grill and firebar. Its...