NRN editors discuss Chick-fil-A’s new drive-thru idea, the revolving door of restaurant CEOs, Chipotle’s possible union

Jun 24, 2022

Plus, hear from Applebee’s president John Cywinski on the brand’s future in music

House data privacy bill raises concerns for restaurants

Jun 24, 2022

Association cites areas of act that might impact operators of all sizes

The first Chipotle store just filed for union recognition

Jun 23, 2022

A Chipotle store in Augusta, Maine has filed for unionization with the National Labor Relations Board

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Summer Edition

Jun 22, 2022

From a celebrity chef-owned dessert concept to the first fine-fast-casual concept, here are seven early and mid-stage concepts that have announced franchising this quarter

Chick-fil-A tests express drive-thru lanes

Jun 22, 2022

The lanes at select locations are for mobile orders only

Younger grab-and-go customers most likely to buy in metaverse, survey indicates

Jun 21, 2022

20% of restaurant patrons familiar with metaverse, Paytronix-PYMNTS study indicates

Atlanta restaurateur Deborah VanTrece is going big with small restaurants

Jun 21, 2022

Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours owner has three new concepts, with a fourth on deck

Is Todd English’s upcoming interactive food hall the future of experiential dining?

Jun 21, 2022

The upcoming Boston food hall will stretch the definition of dining out with elements of restaurants, Web 3.0, an interactive art exhibit, and food science museum

Casual dining restaurant chains stage comeback with eye-popping 2021 sales

Jun 21, 2022

After being whacked by the pandemic in 2020, brands see their changes bearing fruit

Tectonic shifts in the Top 10 restaurants ranking by sales

Jun 21, 2022

The pandemic recovery year benefitted large chains with drive-thru and digital prowess