Uncle Julio’s names Scott Lawton CEO, RJ Thomas as president/COO

Nov 13, 2023

Co-founder of Bartaco will remain CEO of that restaurant concept; both brands are owned by investment firm L Catterton

Is Papa Johns on the way to becoming the third-largest pizza brand?

Nov 13, 2023

Papa Johns senior vice president of development Patrick Coelho discusses aggressive restaurant development strategies

Texas Roadhouse promotes Travis Doster to chief communications officer

Nov 13, 2023

Doster, who has been with the restaurant chain since 2006, will oversee communications, marketing, and other functions.

The American restaurant consumer: resilient yet selective

Nov 13, 2023

Q3 earnings were mixed as the consumer became more bifurcated, and guidance remains a challenge.

Voodoo Doughnut unveils grand opening date for first store in Dallas

Nov 13, 2023

Voodoo Doughnut, pioneers of the gourmet doughnut category, is thrilled to announce the official grand opening date for their eagerly awaited 21st store in Dallas, TX, set to take place on Monday, November 20, 2023. ...

$11.4M recovered in back wages, damages in Plaza Azteca case

Nov 13, 2023

Labor Department resolves case involving more than 1,000 workers of Mexican restaurant chain

The calming ingredient: CBD Oil

Nov 13, 2023

On the heels of more states legalizing CBD in recent years, it’s increasingly being seen on restaurant menus in everything from alcoholic drinks to donuts. CBD, or cannabidiol, does not make someone who consumes it high, but it is believed to...

McDonald’s continues its global marketing strategy with Crocs partnership

Nov 13, 2023

The McDonald’s X Crocs collab is the latest global marketing campaign for the restaurant chain, aimed at driving ‘connectivity and efficiency worldwide.’

NRN editors talk about earnings from CAVA, Chipotle, Shake Shack, and more

Nov 10, 2023

Plus, hear from Blaze Pizza CEO Beto Guajardo