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Taco Bell, jobs, Pinstripes

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wonder acquires food media company Tastemade

Wonder acquires food media company Tastemade

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Independent Restaurants
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Rookies of the Year: 5 one-unit concepts ready to grow

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WFF board chair Kate Jaspon
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Leadership lessons from the Women’s Foodservice Forum Conference

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Noodles & Company rolls out long-anticipated new menu

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Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman
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Former Wendy’s and Chili’s franchisee Junior Bridgeman dies at 71
Former Wendy’s and Chili’s franchisee Junior Bridgeman dies at 71

Mar 12, 2025

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Signature: An exclusive interview with Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner
Mar 10, 2025
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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Maze vs. Oches: The editors in chief at RB and NRN debate Starbucks’ Brian Niccol hire
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Wonder acquires food media company Tastemade
Wonder acquires food media company Tastemade
Mar 12, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Tony & Pete’s
Independent Restaurants
‘A couple of industry kids’ are ready to take Tony & Pete’s to the next level
‘A couple of industry kids’ are ready to take Tony & Pete’s to the next level
Mar 12, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
A spread of food at Sabine Cafe
Independent Restaurants
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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4 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Independent Restaurants
Little Finch offers all-day food and beverage to guests in downtown Denver
Little Finch offers all-day food and beverage to guests in downtown Denver
Mar 12, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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
WFF board chair Kate Jaspon
Experience
Leadership lessons from the Women’s Foodservice Forum Conference
Leadership lessons from the Women’s Foodservice Forum Conference
Mar 12, 2025
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4 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Fast Casual
Noodles & Company rolls out long-anticipated new menu
Noodles & Company rolls out long-anticipated new menu
Mar 12, 2025
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5 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman
Executives
Former Wendy’s and Chili’s franchisee Junior Bridgeman dies at 71
Former Wendy’s and Chili’s franchisee Junior Bridgeman dies at 71
Mar 12, 2025
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2 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Starbucks must rehire two baristas fired over union strike, NLRB says
Starbucks must rehire baristas fired over union strike
Mar 12, 2025
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2 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Menu prices remain stubborn
Finance
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
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3 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Kate Finley
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Lisa Miller
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Scott Greenberg
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Rookies of the Year: 5 one-unit concepts ready to growRookies of the Year: 5 one-unit concepts ready to grow
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Mar 12, 2025
5 Slides
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Finance
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byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister
Mar 11, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
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Menu prices remain stubborn
Finance
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
Operations
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