Restaurant Association: The best source for Restaurant Industry News & Operations Tips

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Exploring how the middle 50 chains in the 2023 Top 500 shaped growth, with 7 Brew and Just Salad driving momentum amid shifting market dynamics.

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A cross-brand wave turns SpongeBob’s Krabby Patty into real-world menu items across 250+ restaurants, blending nostalgia with culinary experimentation.

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Darden acquires Chuy's for $605M, expanding Tex-Mex and off-premises strength, signaling a new growth path for the restaurant giant.

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Amira Hassan analyzes how Brian Niccol’s leadership aims to reset growth, sharpen execution, and refresh Starbucks amid industry disruption.

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A refined narrative of how AI and leadership shape resilience in the post‑COVID restaurant era.

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Cantina Chicken lifts Taco Bell's momentum in Yum Brands' Q2, pairing new menu with digital engagement and AI-driven operations to fuel growth across brands.

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WOWorks appoints two veterans to lead marketing and growth, aiming to accelerate expansion across six brands and non-traditional channels like ghost kitchens and grocery retail.

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A wave of leadership changes across major restaurant brands signals governance-driven growth and nimble execution in a volatile market.

Chipotle teams with Wonderskin to launch Lipotle, a two-step guac-proof lip stain kit timed for National Avocado Day, blending food culture with beauty tech.

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Hawkers Asian Street Food files Chapter 11 to stabilize operations, rework debt terms, and pursue growth with Savory Fund investment while preserving brand and staff.