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How Gen Z is changing restaurant marketing
May 18, 2024
CMOs from Bojangles, Caribou Coffee, Chicken Salad Chick, and Smoothie King share insights
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Sbarro names former RBI executive Mario Bojorquez as its president, North America
May 18, 2024
Bojorquez most recently served as head of Asia-Pacific operations for Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs
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NRN editors discuss brand activations, Cheesecake Factory earnings, and the future of QSR with low-income consumers
May 17, 2024
Plus, hear from Garrett Kern, VP of strategy and culinary at Portillo's
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The new value equation at restaurants
May 16, 2024
Consumer perception of value has not changed as much as we think it has; people have shallower pockets but still want to eat at their favorite restaurants.
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Burger King-parent RBI completes Carrols acquisition
May 16, 2024
Company buys largest U.S. franchisee and plans $500M investment in reimaging 600 restaurants
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McDonald’s value playbook will likely include a $5 value meal
May 15, 2024
The Wall Street Journal reported that a $5 meal will launch for four weeks this summer. The company only shared ‘how much it means to our customers’ to offer meaningful value.
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Bonus: Leaders from Chick-fil-A, Chili’s, and Taco Bell talk about their careers and the future of the industry
May 15, 2024
Hear from the Taco Bell’s Scott Mezvinsky, Chick-fil-A’s Erick McReynolds, and Chili’s Candace Watkins
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Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Schlotzsky’s
May 15, 2024
Plus innovation from Buddy’s bar-b-q, Corner Bakery Cafe, Gong Cha, Jamba, Krispy Kreme, Mellow Mushroom, Pincho, Salad and Go, Seven Brothers, Shuckin’ Shack, Teriyaki Experience, Tous Les Jours, Urban Plates, Velvet Taco, and Wing Snob
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Quick-service menu prices remained elevated in April
May 15, 2024
Menu prices at both QSR and full-service restaurants rose in April, while grocery prices fell for the first time in months.
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Why you should stay nimble with your restaurant's social media
May 15, 2024
TikToker “MiriTheSiren” was known for posting her creative Chick-fil-A meals, videos that were meant to inspire consumers to think of innovative ways to eat fast food. The TikToker, whose real name is Miri, was a Chick-fil-A employee, sharing how...
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