Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast
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Extra Serving is a series of weekly podcasts hosted by the editorial team at Nation’s Restaurant News, the leading source for information and insights on the American restaurant industry. Covering the latest and most relevant topics in foodservice — including emerging chains, food trends, technology, and more — Extra Serving features a recap of the week’s biggest headlines, plus guests ranging from restaurant owners and operators to CEOs, founders, chefs, and other experts.
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Drew Nieporent reflects on decades in the restaurant industry
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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McDonald’s Christmas miracle, Subway’s sub flub, and the power of simplicity
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Burger King’s marketing shift, Gen Alpha’s dominance, and some not-so-great traffic data
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Panera’s plan to reclaim dominance, Jack in the Box’s big struggles, and public chains go private
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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What to expect of beverages in 2026, Starbucks’ merch controversy, and full service explores value
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Was this 2025’s craziest restaurant news week yet? Breaking down all the M&A, earnings news
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Chili’s wows once more while Chipotle struggles and everyone else turns to beverages
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Big Mamma's Victor Lugger on bringing restaurant payments into the 21st century
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Starbucks’ plans for AI, how the AWS outage hurt restaurants, and why Q3 could be bad
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Jack in the Box gives up on Del Taco, guests get deal fatigue, and Domino’s crushes Q3
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Domino’s big refresh, Wendy’s strategic shift, and McDonald’s Snack Wrap struggles
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Loyalty program innovations, value deals galore, and the chicken wars heat up
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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How chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley of The View creates a menu that is straightforward yet delicious
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Chick-fil-A joins the beverage bandwagon, plus a whole lot of restaurant closures
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Cracker Barrel’s results are in, Olive Garden shrinks its portions, and Starbucks is getting sued
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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How Chef India Doris weaves her identity and experience into NYC's Markette
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Yum’s exec shake-up, Potbelly’s acquisition, and inflation warning signs
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Taco Bell’s AI glitches, Starbucks enjoys its best week ever, and McDonald’s draws a line in the sand
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Founding Farmers' Dan Simons on advocating for farmers and employees
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Taylor Swift engagement mania, NFL promo deals, and the future of veganism
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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McDonald’s scores with value, Chipotle takes to the skies, and Cracker Barrel becomes a lightning rod
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Puzzling over restaurants’ strange Q2, featuring CAVA, Red Robin, Chili’s, and more
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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What to learn from a crazy earnings week, including results from McDonald’s, Applebee’s, Wendy’s, and more
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Wingstop’s high-tech success, Shake Shack’s plans to support growth, and what’s going wrong at Starbucks
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Domino’s earnings success, Chipotle’s value problem, and McDonald’s new beverage plan
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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KFC’s comeback plan, McDonald’s Snack Wrap boom, and a peek at Chili’s marketing strategy
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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The pizza value wars heat up, Burger King innovates with the Whopper, and TV ads are important again
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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How the Big Beautiful Bill affects restaurants, new menu R&D gets exclusive, and what to know about falling traffic
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Taco Bell’s beverage bet, McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme split, and immigration raids’ impact on sales
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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The most satisfying restaurant chains, Darden’s impressive results, and what to make of MAHA
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Chicken, beverage, value: Updates on the 3 biggest restaurant trends of the year
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Popeyes’ fires first shot in chicken wrap wars, Sweetgreen seasons things up, and Dave’s gets the big money
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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CosMc’s is kaput, Red Robin shows signs of life, and the summer of value is here
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Darden closures, McDonald’s late-night hours, and Portillo’s smaller footprint
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May 27, 2025 |
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CAVA is crushing, Luckin Coffee is officially stateside, and ‘uncertainty’ is the word of the year
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May 19, 2025 |
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The problem with breakfast, some surprising restaurant success, and DoorDash’s global conquest
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May 12, 2025 |
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The good, the bad, and the ugly of restaurants’ Q1 performance
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May 05, 2025 |
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Get to Know a Nonprofit, Episode 4: Giving Kitchen
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Chipotle’s surprising sales, Jersey Mike’s big CEO change, and McDonald’s new menu item
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Starbucks’ dress code, Red Robin’s bottomless burgers, and top chain performance trends
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Get to Know a Nonprofit, Episode 3: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Introducing the Power List, Biglari makes El Pollo his next target, and the status of inflation
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Get to Know a Nonprofit, Episode 2: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Hooters’ bankruptcy, Yum’s CEO to retire, and what to know about tariffs
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Get to Know a Nonprofit, Episode 1: Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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McDonald’s beats Starbucks in key metric and more restaurant chains hit retail shelves
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Yum’s big AI innovation, red flags with consumer sentiment, and Darden’s reason for optimism
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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McDonald’s plan to beat back competitors, Starbucks’ plan to become a coffeeshop again
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Taco Bell’s cult-like following, Wendy’s big growth plans, and chains slashing menus
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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How CAVA, Domino’s, Jack in the Box, Red Robin, and more fared in the latest quarter
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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KFC’s move to Texas, the mirage of sales growth, new menu items from Taco Bell and more
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Dutch Bros’ torrid pace, McDonald’s bumpy road, low-income consumers tighten belts
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Chipotle’s winning ways, Yum’s new AI division, and restaurant growth in 2025
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Chili’s eye-popping results, Chuck E. Cheese rebound, and exciting new menu collabs
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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New loyalty programs, Starbucks’ layoffs, Hot ‘n Now’s resurrection campaign
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Shake Shack’s big growth goals, Papa Johns’ course correction, Twin Peaks’ IPO
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Why M&A is picking up, McDonald's reworks big policy, KFC aims to transform
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Two early trends for 2025, Noodles & Co.’s struggles, and the potential in breakfast
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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KFC’s new tenders brand, Darden’s impressive performance, PizzaExpress’s plans for the U.S.
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Taco Bell’s new beverage concept, Papa Johns turnaround plan, and Starbucks’ better benefits
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Chi-Chi’s resurrection, Pizza Hut’s drive thru, and a Top 500 preview
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Subway’s CEO transition, catering’s potential, and consumer trends in 2025
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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The Jersey Mike’s acquisition, McDonald’s new value meal, and food trends for 2025
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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CAVA’s massive success, Wonder’s acquisition of Grubhub, and some good news for full service
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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The election’s impact on the restaurant industry and a recap of third quarter earnings
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Chipotle’s global plans, Chili’s shocking success, and a chat with the founder of a surging BBQ chain
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, Starbucks’ performance woes, and Mo’Bettahs acquisition
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Chipotle’s latest investments, KFC’s tenders, and Red Robin’s activist investor
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Reflecting on CREATE, the McDonald’s/Krispy Kreme expansion, and SpongeBob SquarePants taking over menus
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, Subway’s new unit goal, and who’s winning the value wars
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Raising Cane’s big goal, Texas Roadhouse’s culture, and third-party delivery performance
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Chipotle’s automation, Olive Garden delivers, and insights from a food tech conference
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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McDonald’s value menu, Brian Niccol’s letter, and plant-based goes bust
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Fall menu trends, NFL players turned restaurateurs, and eatertainment’s struggles
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Shake Shack’s bump in the road, CEO shake-ups, and the future of dynamic pricing
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Chick-fil-A’s new elevated drive thru gives us a glimpse at the future
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Breaking down Starbucks' hire of Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Philz stands out in a coffee-heavy market
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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A restaurant veteran on the state of franchising
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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The state of the industry, according to this Mediterranean fast casual leader
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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How Just Salad innovates around sustainability
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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How a restaurant acquisition impacts culinary and supply chain
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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How restaurants benefit from strategic tech integrations
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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How Smokey Mo’s TX BBQ plans to become the ‘best neighborhood barbecue in Texas’
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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How Sam ‘the Cooking Guy’ Zien became a content creator before social media even existed
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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CKE Restaurants CMO Jennifer Tate on free burgers, influencer marketing, and separating the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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NRN Top 500: What’s up with pizza and dessert restaurants?
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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How Wendy’s does influencer marketing
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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A big week for menu innovation with new items at KFC, Krispy Kreme, and Taco Bell
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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The Top 500, Rubio’s bankruptcy, and Cracker Barrel’s rebrand
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Consumers' interests in pricing, discounting
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May 31, 2024 |
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Red Lobster’s bankruptcy and whether flashy marketing moves can work
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May 24, 2024 |
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Brand activations, Cheesecake Factory earnings, and the future of QSR with low-income consumers
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May 17, 2024 |
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Bonus: Leaders from Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, and Taco Bell talk about their careers and the future of the industry
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May 15, 2024 |
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Quarterly earnings from Texas Roadhouse, El Pollo Loco, Bloomin’ Brands, and more
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May 10, 2024 |
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Earnings calls from Yum Brands, Starbucks, Wingstop, and more restaurants
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May 03, 2024 |
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Restaurant bankruptcies, Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s sale, and Chipotle’s impressive quarter
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Food trends, influencer marketing, and Red Lobster’s future
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Two female C-suite leaders discuss mentorship, finding a place in leadership, and how to make restaurants better
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Restaurant tech, California’s minimum wage, and the James Beard Awards
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Food trends and the McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme deal
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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The DEI pipeline in restaurants, the metaverse, and wings
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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The rise in snack items, Florida’s delivery law, and McDonald’s attempt to return to its value player status
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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NRN editors discuss the latest restaurant beverage trend, and what’s going on behind the scenes at Panera Bread
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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BONUS: The can’t-miss restaurant industry event right around the corner
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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CAVA, Applebee’s, IHOP, and that viral Wendy’s pricing comment
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Wingstop, Texas Roadhouse, GoTo Foods, and how Apple Vision Pro will impact the industry
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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Taco Bell’s new menu items and restaurant industry financial rumors about Inspire Brands and Flynn Group
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Chipotle’s big numbers, the future of beef, and Valentine’s Day promotions
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Earnings season predictions and Starbucks’ pace in the industry
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Chipotle’s marketing to Gen Z, Applebee’s Date Night Pass, and America’s Favorite Chains
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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The Carrols and Burger King deal, how the joint employer rule will impact restaurants
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Capitalizing on virality and trends and Domino’s delivery future
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Pizza Hut layoffs, rising minimum wage, Pinstripes’ public offering, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s possible sale
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Chick-fil-A being open on Sundays, Chuck E. Cheese’s possible sale, and Olive Garden’s appeal
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Specialty beverages, CosMc’s, and the future of Boston Market
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Gen Z’s love of McDonald’s, Panera’s possible IPO and Starbucks’ holiday slump
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Jack in the Box’s future, California’s minimum-wage bill and social-media listening
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Hear from two emerging operators on the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Restaurant tipping fatigue, Burger King franchisee bankruptcies, and the next phase of chicken
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Earnings from CAVA, Chipotle, Shake Shack, and more
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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The first half of earnings season
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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The surge in late-night and why the chicken sandwich wars got spicy
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Teens’ favorite restaurants and the changing daypart
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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How three emerging restaurant operators are finding wins
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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FAT Brands’ latest acquisition, Panera Brands’ possible IPO and the Top 500
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Taco Bell and Hopdoddy Burger Bar menu trends and Boston Market’s decline
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Celebrity partnerships and Hot Concepts and CREATORS winners
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Chick-fil-A mobile lanes, Toast's new CEO and Taco Tuesday
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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TikTok for recruiting, Chipotle’s child labor violations and Panera’s menu
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Subway’s official sale, catering and the next big thing in restaurant design
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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CAVA’s first quarterly earnings and It’s Just Wings
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Major themes from the Q2 restaurant earnings season
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Earnings from major restaurant brands, ChatGPT and MrBeast Burgers
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Earnings season and Chick-fil-A’s new prototypes
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Restaurants’ marketing initiatives and Toast removing its controversial fee
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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McDonald’s, Chipotle’s automation and Domino’s foray into third-party deliver
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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Cell-cultivated meat and Subway’s revamp
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Jul 07, 2023 |