Chipotle Mexican Grill tests adding walk-up windows

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NRN editors discuss the cult of celebrity chefs, the Wendyverse, Chipotle’s new walk-up windows, Panera’s new format

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Applebee’s launches half-price appetizers to boost late-night dine-in crowd

Loaded Waffle Fries and Pretzels and Beer Cheese Dip join the appetizer lineup.

Chipotle Mexican Grill tests adding walk-up windows to existing locations

Along with Chipotlane conversions, this new format could help boost sales, margins from current portfolio.

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Coffee chain also celebrates unfair labor practice lawsuit win in district court.

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President and CEO will stay on as the casual-dining chain finds a successor.

2022 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

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Chili’s shuffles menu options, offers ‘3 for Me’ deal

New graduated value deal replaces ‘3 for $10.99’ and ‘2 for $25’ offerings.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle, Dave & Buster’s and Jimmy John’s

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Starbucks permanently shuts down unionized store as labor tensions continue to grow

Coffee chain also celebrates unfair labor practice lawsuit win in district court.

Denny’s joins “Pathways” program to support Black Franchise Ownership

America’s Diner will work with Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to expand opportunities for Black franchisees.

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