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News and analysis of chain restaurants emerging as regional powerhouses in their respective markets.

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Avli is ready to put ‘inspired Greek cuisine’ on a much bigger map

Dec 20, 2023

Louie Alexakis launched Avli in 2009 and has since grown the company to five units and a fast casual concept. He’s now got a full team in place and is ready for much more.

Texas Roadhouse picks up the pace for its Jaggers concept

Dec 19, 2023

Development of Texas Roadhouse’s quick-service concept Jaggers has picked up since it first debuted in late 2014.

14 restaurant industry predictions for 2024 from NRN and RH editors

Dec 18, 2023

Now that we’ve worked with industry experts to bring you 6 restaurant equipment predictions for 2024 and 32 trends to watch for, it’s time for our editors to present what they think is ahead...

Coffee is growing — and so are these 10 emerging chains

Dec 18, 2023

From Florida to New York to Oregon, buzz-worthy coffee concepts are revving up.

How Elisia Flores is carving her own path at her family’s restaurant L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Dec 11, 2023

The CEO, who took over from her father in 2019, has since grown the brand by almost 70 units

Why The Brass Tap, a craft beer bar, is focusing on food as it grows

Dec 07, 2023

The new ‘food truck’ menu has Instagrammable items alongside value-based food

NRN editors discuss Jack in the Box’s future, California’s minimum-wage bill and social-media listening

Dec 01, 2023

Plus, hear from Shila Morris and Kay Young of Squeeze In

Modern Market Eatery opens 1st drive-thru restaurant

Nov 28, 2023

Colorado Springs, Colo., unit features expansion of fast-casual concept’s format

Hear from two emerging operators on the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants

Nov 22, 2023

Mehdi Zarhloul, CEO and Founder of Crazy Pita, and Zandrique Harrold, director of operations for Milk & Honey, join the Extra Serving podcast this week

Family dining isn’t a segment to hit snooze on

Nov 20, 2023

These breakfast-focused chains are trying to reach the big dogs