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A Chipotle restaurant

Chipotle, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s Chipotle, Taco Bell, Jersey Mike’s

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

A Wingstop restaurant

Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, Church’s Chicken Wingstop, Jersey Mike’s, Church’s Chicken

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A KFC restaurant

Taco Bell, KFC, TGI Fridays Taco Bell, KFC, TGI Fridays

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A Gong Cha restaurant

Cracker Barrel, Domino’s, Gong Cha Cracker Barrel, Domino’s, Gong Cha

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

A Popeyes restaurant

Noodles & Company, Popeyes, Wendy’s Noodles & Company, Popeyes, Wendy’s

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A Salad and Go restaurant

Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Salad and Go Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Salad and Go

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

A Chili's restaurant

Ron Shaich, Chili’s, Domino’s Ron Shaich, Chili’s, Domino’s

byLisa Jennings,Joe Guszkowski

A True Food Kitchen restaurant

True Food Kitchen CEO, Cracker Barrel Comeback, Popeyes chicken tenders True Food Kitchen CEO, Cracker Barrel Comeback, Popeyes chicken tenders

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

A Jersey Mike’s restaurant

Domino’s, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Jersey Mike’s Domino’s, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Jersey Mike’s

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A Topgolf location

Topgolf, Wonder, Bouchon Topgolf, Wonder, Bouchon

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A restaurant place setting

Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses Chipotle, Wonder, and climbing restaurant operating expenses

byLisa Jennings,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

A Texas Roadhouse restaurant

Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, James Beard Awards Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A, James Beard Awards

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Lisa Jennings

Video: CEO Signature Series

Debbie Stroud, Whataburger CEO

Get to know Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud Get to know Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud

Debbie Stroud Whataburger CEO

Signature: An exclusive interview with Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud Signature: An exclusive interview with Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud

Get to know Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman Get to know Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman

Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International

Signature: An exclusive interview with Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman Signature: An exclusive interview with Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman

A First Watch restaurant

Why is First Watch so popular with its employees?Why is First Watch so popular with its employees?

Sam Oches and Chris Tomasso

Get to know First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso Meet First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso

Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch

Signature: An exclusive interview with First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso Signature: An exclusive interview with First Watch CEO Chris Tomasso

Chipotle menu items

Why does everyone love Chipotle? A Kitchen tour with CEO Scott Boatwright shows menu quality commitment Why does everyone love Chipotle? A Kitchen tour with CEO Scott Boatwright shows menu quality commitment

Workers at a Chipotle

Is Chipotle in trouble? Value and quality can help the fast-casual chain get back to growth, according to CEO Scott Boatwright Is Chipotle in trouble? Value and quality can help the fast-casual chain get back to growth, according to CEO Scott Boatwright

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright and Sam Oches

Get to know Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright Get to know Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright

Signature: An exclusive interview with Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Scott Boatwright Signature: An exclusive interview with Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Scott Boatwright

Sam Oches NRN and Rick Cardenas Darden

Get to know Rick Cardenas, the Darden CEO who started there as a busser Get to know Rick Cardenas, the Darden CEO who started there as a busser

Podcast: Extra Serving

Cracker Barrel’s CEO change, Domino’s meh results, and Noodles’ impressive turnaround Cracker Barrel’s CEO change, Domino’s meh results, and Noodles’ impressive turnaround

bySam Oches,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, restaurant bankruptcies surge, and a new marketing blitz

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

The chicken wars heat up, value menu overload, and Wonder's IPO plans The chicken wars heat up, value menu overload, and Wonder's IPO plans

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelsoand 1 more

Jersey Mike’s IPO, restaurant closures, and concerning jobs numbers Jersey Mike’s IPO, restaurant closures, and concerning jobs numbers

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

Domino’s CEO’s surprising announcement, LongHorn Steakhouse’s shocking performance, and a bevy of Starbucks news Domino’s CEO’s surprising announcement, LongHorn Steakhouse’s shocking performance, and a bevy of Starbucks news

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Alicia Kelso

Pizza Hut’s sale, Jersey Mike’s new crown, KFC’s next chapter Pizza Hut’s sale, Jersey Mike’s new crown, KFC’s next chapter

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

KFC's Supergirl promotion

Cracker Barrel claws back, KFC explores table service, and menu innovations galore Cracker Barrel claws back, KFC explores table service, and menu innovations galore

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

McDonald’s new strategy, World Cup marketing, and creative pricing McDonald’s new strategy, World Cup marketing, and creative pricing

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

Wendy’s new CEO, Starbucks AI walk-back, and CAVA’s big quarter Wendy’s new CEO, Starbucks AI walk-back, and CAVA’s big quarter

byAlicia Kelso,Sam Oches

Trends to watch according to the National Restaurant Association Show Trends to watch according to the National Restaurant Association Show

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso

Jack in the Box’s leadership shakeup, Papa Johns' retail move, and 2025’s winners and losers Jack in the Box’s leadership shakeup, Papa Johns' retail move, and 2025’s winners and losers

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelsoand 1 more

Inspire’s plans to go public, Burger King’s case for brand of the year, and Wendy’s worrisome woes Inspire’s plans to go public, Burger King’s case for brand of the year, and Wendy’s worrisome woes

bySam Oches,Alicia Kelsoand 1 more

Podcast: Menu Talk

Joey Campanaro celebrates 20 years of Little Owl in New York City Joey Campanaro celebrates 20 years of Little Owl in New York City

byBret Thorn,Patricia Cobe

How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain

byPatricia Cobe,Bret Thorn

Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution

byBret Thorn,Patricia Cobe

Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale

byPatricia Cobe

Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements

Jeremy Sasson seeks connection with community with his Heirloom Hospitality Group Jeremy Sasson seeks connection with community with his Heirloom Hospitality Group

Adrienne Cole infuses House of Marigold with culinary and entrepreneurial spirit Adrienne Cole infuses House of Marigold with culinary and entrepreneurial spirit

byPatricia Cobe

Tom Berry’s travels inspire the menus and concepts in COJE’s portfolio Tom Berry’s travels inspire the menus and concepts in COJE’s portfolio

byPatricia Cobe,Bret Thorn

Dimitri Zafeiropoulos promotes the diversity of Greek wines at Estiatorio Milos Dimitri Zafeiropoulos promotes the diversity of Greek wines at Estiatorio Milos

byBret Thorn,Patricia Cobe

Chef Bryan O’Kelly reimagines Southern cuisine at Husk Nashville Chef Bryan O’Kelly reimagines Southern cuisine at Husk Nashville

byPatricia Cobe,Bret Thorn

Eric Dale drives pastry innovation at one of Denver’s most popular restaurants Eric Dale drives pastry innovation at one of Denver’s most popular restaurants

byBret Thorn,Patricia Cobe

CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants

byPatricia Cobe

Podcast: Take-Away with Sam Oches

Why Ohio sushi restaurant chain Fusian is refreshing its brand 16 years in Why Ohio sushi restaurant chain Fusian is refreshing its brand 16 years in

How innovation helped Panda Express become the largest Asian chain in U.S.How innovation helped Panda Express become the largest Asian chain in U.S.

Black Rock Coffee Bar

How Black Rock Coffee Bar plans to stand out in crowded beverage category How Black Rock Coffee Bar plans to stand out in crowded beverage category

National Restaurant Association economist offers mid-year take on consumer trends, labor problems National Restaurant Association economist offers mid-year take on consumer trends, labor problems

Dog Haus menu items

How Dog Haus’s new area director program could fast track growth, according to CEO How Dog Haus’s new area director program could fast track growth, according to CEO

Piada Italian Street Food readies for national growth; CEO explains why now is the time Piada Italian Street Food readies for national growth; CEO explains why now is the time

After a decade cracking the code on affordable healthy food, Everytable looks to grow After a decade cracking the code on affordable healthy food, Everytable looks to grow

A Mellow Mushroom restaurant dining room

Pizza chain Mellow Mushroom transforms business for better efficiency, experience Pizza chain Mellow Mushroom transforms business for better efficiency, experience

Firebirds CEO details casual chain’s unique approach to value through experience Firebirds CEO details casual chain’s unique approach to value through experience

How Mendocino Farms is setting the pace for fast casual’s future How Mendocino Farms is setting the pace for fast casual’s future

5 tips from Whataburger CEO on how restaurant chains can create a family-like culture 5 tips from Whataburger CEO on how restaurant chains can create a family-like culture

84 Hospitality founder reveals 5 key elements that create great restaurant atmosphere 84 Hospitality founder reveals 5 key elements that create great restaurant atmosphere

Video: RestauraTOUR

Meet Matter: the first fast-casual restaurant that customizes and tracks your macronutrients Meet Matter: the first fast-casual restaurant that customizes and tracks your macronutrients

byJoanna Fantozzi

Visiting Steve Ells’ newest restaurant venture, Counter Service Visiting Steve Ells’ newest restaurant venture, Counter Service

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

A selection of bowls from Roots Natural Kitchen

Chef-curated bowls are the star at Roots Natural Kitchen Chef-curated bowls are the star at Roots Natural Kitchen

British concept Farmer J brings its trays to New York City British concept Farmer J brings its trays to New York City

Pastries at Somedays Bakery

Meet Somedays Bakery, the young chain that just opened its first location in Manhattan Meet Somedays Bakery, the young chain that just opened its first location in Manhattan

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Biscuit Belly stands out with its scratch-made biscuits Biscuit Belly stands out with its scratch-made biscuits

The most-watched RestauraTOUR videos of 2025 The most-watched RestauraTOUR videos of 2025

Meet Jeremiah’s, the bullfrog-themed restaurant serving up Italian ice treats Meet Jeremiah’s, the bullfrog-themed restaurant serving up Italian ice treats

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Go inside Joyland, the new fast casual chain from award winning chef Sean Brock Go inside Joyland, the new fast casual chain from award winning chef Sean Brock

Five Iron strives to make golf more accessible Five Iron strives to make golf more accessible

Meet Sambazon: the brand behind the acai bowl trend Meet Sambazon: the brand behind the acai bowl trend

Hat Creek Burger Company emphasizes family fun Hat Creek Burger Company emphasizes family fun

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister

Video: Quick Bites

Sysco’s bid for Restaurant Depot, Nothing Bundt Cakes acquisition Quick Bites: Sysco’s bid for Restaurant Depot, Nothing Bundt Cakes acquisition, Wendy’s menu upgrades

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

Consolidation in coffee chains? Bet on value dangerous for fast food? 2 editors debate Consolidation in coffee chains? Bet on value dangerous for fast food? 2 editors debate

Subway’s Sub Club flub and FAT Brands’ possible bankruptcy: 2 editors debate Subway’s Sub Club flub and FAT Brands’ possible bankruptcy: 2 editors debate

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

Starbucks’ reason for hope, Chili’s winning ways, and Chipotle’s path forward Starbucks’ reason for hope, Chili’s winning ways, and Chipotle’s path forward

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

VIDEO: Debating 2025’s biggest restaurant trends and news makers so far VIDEO: Debating 2025’s biggest restaurant trends and news makers so far

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

Hooters exterior

VIDEO: Debating Hooters bankruptcy and Jersey Mike’s NFL partnership VIDEO: Debating Hooters bankruptcy and Jersey Mike’s NFL partnership

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

Taco Bell's crispy chicken

2 editors debate McDonald’s strategy shift and Taco Bell’s new menu items 2 editors debate McDonald’s strategy shift and Taco Bell’s new menu items

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

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

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains NRN, Restaurant Business editors debate America's favorite restaurant chains

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

Maze vs. Oches: The editors in chief at RB and NRN debate Starbucks’ Brian Niccol hire Maze vs. Oches: The editors in chief at RB and NRN debate Starbucks’ Brian Niccol hire

bySam Oches,Jonathan Maze

Video: Brand Icon

At Panda Express, a mom and pop empire At Panda Express, a mom and pop empire

Panda Express: A History Panda Express: A History

Nation’s Restaurant News names Panda Express as 2026 Brand Icon winner Nation’s Restaurant News names Panda Express as 2026 Brand Icon winner

At Domino’s, the only one to beat is itself At Domino’s, the only one to beat is itself

A deep dive into Domino’s history A deep dive into Domino’s history

bySam Oches,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

Nation’s Restaurant News names Domino’s Pizza as 2025 Brand Icon winner Nation’s Restaurant News names Domino’s Pizza as 2025 Brand Icon winner

Texas Roadhouse storefront

Texas Roadhouse CEO shares keys to beloved restaurant chain’s iconic status Texas Roadhouse CEO shares keys to beloved restaurant chain’s iconic status

Texas Roadhouse sign

An equal mix of serendipity and intrigue brought president Gina Tobin to Texas Roadhouse decades ago An equal mix of serendipity and intrigue brought president Gina Tobin to Texas Roadhouse decades ago

Texas Roadhouse employees outside

A people-first culture motivates Texas Roadhouse’s ‘Roadie of the Year’A people-first culture motivates Texas Roadhouse’s ‘Roadie of the Year’

Texas Roadhouse leans into ‘legendary’Texas Roadhouse leans into ‘legendary’

Texas Roadhouse thrives on ‘rowdy enthusiasm’Texas Roadhouse thrives on ‘rowdy enthusiasm’

Nation’s Restaurant News names Texas Roadhouse as 2024 Brand Icon winner Nation’s Restaurant News names Texas Roadhouse as 2024 Brand Icon winner

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