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06/10/2025

Wendy’s offers Frosty Frights Kids’ Meals for Halloween. The toys include characters like Chilly Gilly and Captain Coldsnap

The toys include characters like Chilly Gilly and Captain Coldsnap

06/10/2025

Black Rock Coffee targets 20% annual growth after nearly $300 million IPO. Mark Davis, CEO of the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based coffee chain, discussed future plans for the newly public company

Mark Davis, CEO of the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based coffee chain, discussed future plans for the newly public company

06/10/2025

CAVA sweetens up its signature pita chips. The cinnamon sugar flavor is expected to drive both snacking and dessert occasions

The cinnamon sugar flavor is expected to drive both snacking and dessert occasions

06/10/2025

Chipotle is offering personalized rewards all month. The chain’s Chip-or-Treat campaign provides loyalty members who purchase an entrée a weekly treat tailored to their preferences

The chain’s Chip-or-Treat campaign provides loyalty members who purchase an entrée a weekly treat tailored to their preferences

06/10/2025

Applebee’s adds new entrée, appetizer to value platforms. The casual-dining chain is adding a new Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger to its 2 for $25 menu

The casual-dining chain is adding a new Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger to its 2 for $25 menu

06/10/2025

Einstein Bros. Bagels rolls out refreshed ‘Elevate the Morning’ store design. The first of these next-generation bakeries will open this year in Ohio, Utah, Georgia, and Nevada

The first of these next-generation bakeries will open this year in Ohio, Utah, Georgia, and Nevada

06/10/2025

Cracker Barrel consultancy, Bruegger’s Bagels, Taco Tuesday. Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast

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03/10/2025

40 restaurant executives on the move in September, including CEO changes at Portillo’s, SPB Hospitality, and FAT Brands. Changes abound across the industry’s C-suites

Changes abound across the industry’s C-suites

03/10/2025

Chipotle has a new sauce, Starbucks is the latest coffeehouse chain to introduce protein-boosted drinks. Wendy’s has launched chicken tenders and half a dozen sauces to dip them in, KFC has brought back its Original Honey BBQ sauce. Burger King and Paris Baguette have Halloween-themed lineups. Head over to NRN.com to see what else is new and returning to menus this week.

03/10/2025

Why chefs choose The Northern Wind advantage for scallops and beyond

For chefs, buyers and operators seafood is more than an ingredient, it’s a promise. Diners expect sweetness, freshness and consistency. Meeting those expectations takes careful sourcing, rigorous handling and traceability. That’s where Northern Wind has built its reputation and why it continues to earn the trust of restaurants nationwide.

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For chefs, buyers and operators seafood is more than an ingredient, it’s a promise.

03/10/2025

Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Chipotle, Starbucks, and Wendy's. Plus innovation at Bojangles, Culver's, Dairy Queen, Firehouse Subs, Golden Chick, Jason's Deli, KFC, Red Lobster, Taco John's Wahlburgers, and more

Plus innovation at Bojangles, Bruster's, Crisp & Green, Culver's, Dairy Queen, East Coast Wings + Grill, Firehouse Subs, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, and more

03/10/2025

Cracker Barrel ends relationship with design consultancy. Family-dining restaurant brand ends engagement with Prophet, which advised it on logo and redesign

Family-dining restaurant brand ends engagement with Prophet, which advised it on logo and redesign