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Ally MacConchie

Digital Content Producer

Writing Since 2024|United States of America

Ally MacConchie is a journalist and digital producer based in New Jersey. She writes stories and creates social media videos for Nation’s Restaurant News, and edits podcasts for Informa Connect Foodservice.

Latest from Ally MacConchie

Sam Oches, Vincent Montanelli, Norman Wu, Erika London, Jack Biebel, Barbara Poremba, Leigh Anne Zinsmeister pose in front of a CREATE banner.
Emerging Chains
4 takeaways from the leaders of NRN’s 2026 Hot Concepts4 takeaways from the leaders of NRN’s 2026 Hot Concepts
byAlly MacConchie
Jul 21, 2026
5 Min Read
Movie promos from KFC, Burger King, and Subway
Quick Service
Movie tie-in meals were popular in Q2Movie tie-in meals were popular in Q2
byAlly MacConchie
Jun 26, 2026
9 Slides

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Hifsah Ahmed giving her presentation at the National Restaurant Association Show
Marketing & Branding
Turning scrolls into seats: What restaurant operators should know about social media strategy
Turning scrolls into seats: What restaurant operators should know about social media strategy
May 18, 2026
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3 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Marketing & Branding
10 restaurant marketing moves from April
10 restaurant marketing moves from April
May 13, 2026
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10 Slides
byNRN staff,Ally MacConchie
Nation's Restaurant News Power List logo 2026
Insights
The 2026 Power List: 34 restaurant founders flexing their creative power to change the industry
The 2026 Power List: 34 restaurant founders flexing their creative power to change the industry
Apr 9, 2026
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31 Slides
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bySam Oches,Ally MacConchieand 4 more
Christina Tosi Milk Bar NRN Power List
Quick Service
Christina Tosi: ‘Success comes in days stacked on top of each other’
Christina Tosi: ‘Success comes in days stacked on top of each other’
Apr 9, 2026
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3 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Marketing & Branding
15 restaurant marketing promotions from March
15 restaurant marketing promotions from March
Mar 26, 2026
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15 Slides
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
A THC cocktail
Beverage Trends
THC drinks are a growing, buzzy segment
THC drinks are a growing, buzzy segment
Feb 4, 2026
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3 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Executives
2025's CEO shuffle
2025's CEO shuffle
Dec 18, 2025
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17 Slides
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Pancakes at a Kerbey Lane Cafe restaurant
Emerging Chains
To Kerbey Lane Cafe, family and community are irreplaceable staples
To Kerbey Lane Cafe, family and community are irreplaceable staples
Nov 21, 2025
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Avride robots lined up outside Wonder in Jersey City
Technology
Grubhub tests robot delivery in Jersey City
Grubhub tests robot delivery in Jersey City
Oct 23, 2025
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2 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Independent Restaurants
Casano’s Pizza Parlor brings a classic New Jersey feel to modern suburbia
Casano’s Pizza Parlor brings a classic New Jersey feel to modern suburbia
Oct 13, 2025
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3 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
The Common Man Family, Tavern Restaurant Group, Blue Collar Restaurant Group, and 4Top Hospitality
Independent Restaurants
Meet the Top 200 Restaurant Groups
Meet the Top 200 Restaurant Groups
Sep 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
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byBret Thorn,Joanna Fantozziand 3 more
Independent Restaurants
62 restaurant groups based in the South
62 restaurant groups based in the South
Sep 8, 2025
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62 Slides
byAlicia Kelso,Ally MacConchie
Emerging Chains
How Urbane Cafe fosters community, one sandwich at a time
How Urbane Cafe fosters community, one sandwich at a time
Aug 18, 2025
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
100 Under 100 logo
Emerging Chains
2025 100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains with staggering results
2025 100 Under 100: Emerging restaurant chains with staggering results
Jul 16, 2025
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100 Slides
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byBret Thorn,Alicia Kelsoand 3 more
HHC exterior with NRN's 100 Under 100 graphic
Emerging Chains
Houston TX Hot Chicken races to the top of the hot chicken market
Houston TX Hot Chicken races to the top of the hot chicken market
Jul 16, 2025
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3 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Food Trends
Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show expo floor
Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show expo floor
Jul 9, 2025
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12 Slides
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
The 2025 Power List: Women in Foodservice
Executives
The 2025 Power List: Women in foodservice
The 2025 Power List: Women in foodservice
Apr 9, 2025
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37 Slides
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byBret Thorn,Joanna Fantozziand 5 more
Emily Williams Knight, CEO, Texas Restaurant Association
Executives
Emily Williams Knight finds blend, not ‘balance’
Emily Williams Knight finds blend, not ‘balance’
Apr 9, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Michelle Korsmo, CEO, National Restaurant Association
Executives
Michelle Korsmo forges empowerment in foodservice
Michelle Korsmo forges empowerment in foodservice
Apr 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Therese Gearhart, CEO, Women’s Foodservice Forum
Executives
Therese Gearhart is forging a future for women in foodservice
Therese Gearhart is forging a future for women in foodservice
Apr 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Baba on Withers menu
Independent Restaurants
BABA on Withers is a tiny natural wine bar with a big personality
BABA on Withers is a tiny natural wine bar with a big personality
Mar 28, 2025
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
CoCo Playa drinks in the sand
Independent Restaurants
How CoCo Playa stands out in the San Diego market
How CoCo Playa stands out in the San Diego market
Mar 12, 2025
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2 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
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Expert Opinions
Les Dames d’Escoffier International launches webinar series
Les Dames d’Escoffier International launches webinar series
Mar 4, 2025
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3 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
A variety of breakfasts, pastries, and drinks at Animo!
Independent Restaurants
Ánimo! makes authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch accessible to NYC
Ánimo! makes authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch accessible to NYC
Feb 27, 2025
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Popeyes x Don Julio collab
Top 500 Restaurants
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Popeyes debuts Championship Lineup collab with Don Julio in advance of Super Bowl
Jan 29, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Jose Andres and Biden
Chef Trends
José Andrés receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian work
José Andrés receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom for humanitarian work
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Starbucks-store-logo
Quick Service
Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of final bargaining talks
Starbucks union votes to authorize strike ahead of final bargaining talks
Dec 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi,Ally MacConchie
CEOs from 2024
Executives
2024's CEO shuffles
2024's CEO shuffles
Dec 12, 2024
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45 Slides
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
All I Want is Chipotle collection
Finance
Chipotle to release ‘All I Want is Chipotle’ merch collection
Chipotle to release ‘All I Want is Chipotle’ merch collection
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Domino's restaurant exterior in Las Vegas
Quick Service
Art D’Elia resigns from Domino’s, effective immediately
Art D’Elia resigns from Domino’s, effective immediately
Oct 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
Wicked Starbucks Elphaba's Cold Brew and Glinda's Pink Potion
Beverage Trends
Starbucks introduces new Wicked beverages and merch in Universal Pictures collab
Starbucks introduces new Wicked beverages and merch in Universal Pictures collab
Oct 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer
ChaCha binoculars
Casual Dining
Rainforest Cafe brings April Fools’ Day joke to life with Empire State Building takeover
Rainforest Cafe brings April Fools’ Day joke to life with Empire State Building takeover
Oct 3, 2024
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14 Slides
byAlly MacConchie,Digital Content Producer

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