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Ariel Fox, Jae Choi, Jose Sosa, and Mike Chavez
Chef Trends
Meet the 2025 Chef Power List Reader PicksMeet the 2025 Chef Power List Reader Picks
Dec 2, 2025
16 Slides
Finance
Trending this week: FAT Brands warns of potential bankruptcy after $1.26 billion debt accelerationTrending this week: FAT Brands warns of potential bankruptcy after $1.26 billion debt acceleration
byNRN staff
Dec 2, 2025
10 Slides
Franchising
Trending this week: Freddy’s franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Trending this week: Freddy’s franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Nov 25, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
Nation's Restaurant News Breakfast Showdown logo
Emerging Chains
Meet the 6 players in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Breakfast Showdown
Meet the 6 players in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Breakfast Showdown
Nov 21, 2025
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6 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Managing Editor
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell
Menu Tracker: New items from Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell
Nov 21, 2025
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21 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Marketing & Branding
Wicked sequel inspires pink and green restaurant promotions across restaurant industry
Wicked sequel inspires pink and green restaurant promotions across restaurant industry
Nov 19, 2025
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10 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi,Senior Editor
Marketing & Branding
Trending this week: ‘Cracker Barrel’s transformation plan has failed,’ says Sardar Biglari in latest proxy statement
Trending this week: ‘Cracker Barrel’s transformation plan has failed,’ says Sardar Biglari in latest proxy statement
Nov 18, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Subway
Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Subway
Nov 14, 2025
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18 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Chef Trends
Meet Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 Chef Power List
Meet Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 Chef Power List
Nov 11, 2025
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10 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Starbucks
Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Starbucks
Nov 7, 2025
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21 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Executives
24 restaurant executives on the move in October, including new CEOs at Ascent Hospitality and Snooze Eatery
24 restaurant executives on the move in October, including new CEOs at Ascent Hospitality and Snooze Eatery
Nov 6, 2025
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16 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Managing Editor
Food Trends
A look at autumnal desserts at 19 restaurant chains
A look at autumnal desserts at 19 restaurant chains
Nov 5, 2025
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19 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Quick Service
Trending this week: Popeyes plans to shift its focus back to the core menu
Trending this week: Popeyes plans to shift its focus back to the core menu
Nov 4, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN Editors
Daybright menu items
Quick Service
A look at Chick-fil-A’s beverage concept, Daybright
A look at Chick-fil-A’s beverage concept, Daybright
Nov 3, 2025
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8 Slides
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
New menu items from Philz Coffee, McDonald's, Carl's Jr., and Jack in the Box
Menu Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, and Carl’s Jr.
Menu Tracker: New items from Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, and Carl’s Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
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23 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Jimmy John's, and Hardee’s
Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Jimmy John's, and Hardee’s
Oct 24, 2025
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33 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Quick Service
Trending this week: QSR’s traffic woes may be driven by deal fatigue
Trending this week: QSR’s traffic woes may be driven by deal fatigue
Oct 21, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Dunkin’, and Sonic Drive-In
Menu Tracker: New items from Taco Bell, Dunkin’, and Sonic Drive-In
Oct 17, 2025
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23 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Various photos from Domino’s history
Operations
A deep dive into Domino’s history
A deep dive into Domino’s history
Oct 16, 2025
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29 Slides
bySam Oches,Leigh Anne Zinsmeister
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Applebee’s, Starbucks, and Arby’s
Menu Tracker: New items from Applebee’s, Starbucks, and Arby’s
Oct 10, 2025
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30 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
The 2025 Hot Concept winning restaurants
Emerging Chains
Get to know Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 Hot Concepts
Get to know Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2025 Hot Concepts
Oct 8, 2025
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5 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Managing Editor
Quick Service
Trending this week: Starbucks is closing 434 stores in a single quarter
Trending this week: Starbucks is closing 434 stores in a single quarter
Oct 7, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
Marketing & Branding
Einstein Bros. Bagels rolls out refreshed ‘Elevate the Morning’ store design
Einstein Bros. Bagels rolls out refreshed ‘Elevate the Morning’ store design
Oct 6, 2025
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5 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi,Senior Editor
Executives
40 restaurant executives on the move in September, including CEO changes at Portillo’s, SPB Hospitality, and FAT Brands
40 restaurant executives on the move in September, including CEO changes at Portillo’s, SPB Hospitality, and FAT Brands
Oct 3, 2025
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19 Slides
byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister,Managing Editor
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, and Wendy's
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, and Wendy's
Oct 3, 2025
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33 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Marketing & Branding
The restaurant brands driving the most mobile app usage
The restaurant brands driving the most mobile app usage
Oct 2, 2025
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10 Slides
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
Marketing & Branding
15 marketing promos that stood out in September
15 marketing promos that stood out in September
Oct 1, 2025
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15 Slides
byRon Ruggless,Senior Editor
Fast Casual
Trending this week: Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo exits company
Trending this week: Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo exits company
Sep 30, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from Panera, Starbucks, and Sonic Drive-In
Menu Tracker: New items from Panera, Starbucks, and Sonic Drive-In
Sep 26, 2025
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26 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Fast Casual
Trending this week: Salad and Go to close 41 restaurants
Trending this week: Salad and Go to close 41 restaurants
Sep 24, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff
Food Trends
A look at early autumn desserts from 34 restaurant chains
A look at early autumn desserts from 34 restaurant chains
Sep 24, 2025
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33 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Sponsored Content
Warm fall flavors to cozy up to for your next beverage menu.
Warm fall flavors to cozy up to for your next beverage menu.
Sep 23, 2025
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7 Slides
Franchising
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Fall 2025 Edition
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Fall 2025 Edition
Sep 23, 2025
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6 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi,Senior Editor
Food Trends
Menu Tracker: New items from IHOP, Popeyes, and Jollibee
Menu Tracker: New items from IHOP, Popeyes, and Jollibee
Sep 19, 2025
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25 Slides
byBret Thorn,Senior Food Editor
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trending this week: Potbelly acquired by c-store company RaceTrac
Trending this week: Potbelly acquired by c-store company RaceTrac
Sep 16, 2025
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10 Slides
byNRN staff

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