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Trending this week: Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new smoked brisket arrives as LTO
NRN staff Sep 30, 2021

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Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new smoked brisket arrives as LTO this week

Loyalty members get the first taste, starting Tuesday, and the dish will be available more broadly on Sept. 23.

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Menu Tracker: New Items from Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s

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Dog Haus cofounder André Vener on virtual restaurant brand strategies

The brand developed its own portfolio of concepts for franchisees to operate out of existing kitchens. 

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Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2021 Hot Concepts

Meet 5 restaurant brands we’re betting will become household names. 

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How Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang’s and McAlister’s Deli use technology to streamline operations and improve service

Restaurants accelerate investments in digital tools to drive labor efficiencies and keep up with high consumer expectations around convenience. 

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Smoked brisket meets hacked spicy queso in Chipotle’s new Quesabrisket

A TikTok-promoted LTO is available for digital orders only through Oct. 31.

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KFC promotes Sabir Sami from COO to Division CEO

Current KFC Division CEO Tony Lowings is retiring, and Sami will be promoted to CEO effective Jan. 1, 2022/ 

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WTF is Velvet Taco? The brand brings global flavors to Texas’ favorite food item

With its weekly taco feature — lovingly called WTF — the fast-casual restaurant chain is constantly experimenting for its small but mighty fan base. 

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Employers may face more monetary penalties for tip theft under final rule

U.S. Labor department shift also clarifies role of managers and supervisors in tip pooling. 

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