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Olive Garden returns Buy One-Take One through May 4

Olive Garden returns Buy One-Take One through May 4

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A Walk-On's restaurant
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux rolls out new menu
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux rolls out new menu

Mar 13, 2025

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Starbucks workers, backed by right-to-work group, oppose NLRB member’s reinstatement
Two Starbucks baristas oppose NLRB member’s reinstatement

Mar 13, 2025

A dual-branded IHOP/Applebee's restaurant
Franchising
Dine Brands International plans 23 dual-branded IHOP/Applebee’s in 2025
Dine Brands International plans 23 dual-branded IHOP/Applebee’s in 2025

Mar 13, 2025

Taco Bell's Ube Strawberry Cookie
Menu Trends
McDonald’s isn’t the only chain protecting itself from ‘specialists’
McDonald’s isn’t the only chain protecting itself from ‘specialists’

Mar 13, 2025

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Wan Kim’s JOA Grill elevates Korean barbecue
Mar 13, 2025
Wan Kim’s JOA Grill elevates Korean barbecue
Wan Kim’s JOA Grill elevates Korean barbecue
Signature: An exclusive interview with Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner
Signature: An exclusive interview with Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner
Meet growing chain Café Zupas, where every meal is served with a chocolate covered strawberry
Meet growing chain Café Zupas, where every meal is served with a chocolate covered strawberry
Ánimo! makes authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch accessible to NYC
Ánimo! makes authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch accessible to NYC
Jaggers explores the intersection of Five Guys and Chick-fil-A
Jaggers explores the intersection of Five Guys and Chick-fil-A
The future of food & beverage: Transforming restaurant menus with data
The future of food & beverage: Transforming restaurant menus with data
Chili’s the hottest brand in America? Will pizza chains stop delivering? NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate
Chili’s the hottest brand in America? Will pizza chains stop delivering? NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate
NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains
NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains
Texas Roadhouse leans into ‘legendary’
Texas Roadhouse leans into ‘legendary’
Emergency Restaurant Broadcast: Navigating restaurant bankruptcies
Emergency Restaurant Broadcast: Navigating restaurant bankruptcies
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Olive Garden
Casual Dining
Olive Garden returns Buy One-Take One through May 4
Olive Garden returns Buy One-Take One through May 4
Mar 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
A Walk-On's restaurant
Casual Dining
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux rolls out new menu
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux rolls out new menu
Mar 13, 2025
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byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Labor
Starbucks workers, backed by right-to-work group, oppose NLRB member’s reinstatement
Two Starbucks baristas oppose NLRB member’s reinstatement
Mar 13, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
JOA Grill
Emerging Chains
Wan Kim’s JOA Grill elevates Korean barbecue
Wan Kim’s JOA Grill elevates Korean barbecue
Mar 13, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
A dual-branded IHOP/Applebee's restaurant
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Dine Brands International plans 23 dual-branded IHOP/Applebee’s in 2025
Dine Brands International plans 23 dual-branded IHOP/Applebee’s in 2025
Mar 13, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Taco Bell's Ube Strawberry Cookie
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McDonald’s isn’t the only chain protecting itself from ‘specialists’
Mar 13, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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This salad concept grows its own lettuce through an on-site farm
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Wonder acquires food media company Tastemade
Wonder acquires food media company Tastemade
Mar 12, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Independent Restaurants
‘A couple of industry kids’ are ready to take Tony & Pete’s to the next level
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Mar 12, 2025
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Seattle’s Sabine Café, Bar and Bakery offers all-day options
Seattle’s Sabine Café, Bar and Bakery offers all-day options
Mar 12, 2025
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Kate Finley
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B2B influencer marketing gains traction in restaurant industry
Mar 10, 2025
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Lisa Miller
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Scott Greenberg
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Feb 28, 2025
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Nathan Libbey
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Joe Langteau
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5 timeless truths for how you can succeed in the restaurant industry
Feb 24, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
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Mar 11, 2025
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Menu prices remain stubborn
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Menu prices register their highest sequential increase in nearly two years
Menu prices register their highest sequential increase in nearly two years

Mar 12, 2025

Clockwise from top left: A Taco Bell storefront; a drive-thru sign; a Pinstripes unit; a fish sandwich from Burger King
Finance
Trending this week: Two chains files for bankruptcy protection
Trending this week: Two chains files for bankruptcy protection

Mar 11, 2025

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Fine Dining
One Group expects $20 million in annual savings from Benihana, RA Sushi acquisition
One Group expects $20 million in annual savings from Benihana, RA Sushi acquisition

Mar 11, 2025

Meat on the grill
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Big Boy battle, Lunchbox CEO, Sticky Fingers bankruptcy
Big Boy battle, Lunchbox CEO, Sticky Fingers bankruptcy

Mar 11, 2025

Barbecue ribs
Fast Casual
Sticky Fingers barbecue chain files for bankruptcy
Sticky Fingers barbecue chain files for bankruptcy

Mar 10, 2025

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Dipper
Quick Service
Taco Bell, jobs, Pinstripes
Taco Bell, jobs, Pinstripes

Mar 10, 2025