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When it comes to packaging, Yum Brands is putting sustainability top of mind

 By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 11, 2023

The parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell has established a new packaging policy with the aim to roll out more sustainable materials.

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Exploring the gender 'energy gap' in dining decisions

 By Lori Rakoczy on Apr. 10, 2023

Technomic's Take: Women are far more likely to say they order from restaurants because they don't have the energy to cook. Here's how operators should respond to that need.

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Peace returns to fast-casual segment as Sweetgreen agrees to rename chipotle chicken burrito bowl LTO

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 06, 2023

To resolve a trademark lawsuit filed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, the rivals come to a resolution. National Burrito Day is saved.

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Chipotle sues Sweetgreen in burrito bowl trademark battle

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 05, 2023

The two fast-casual rivals are facing off over a chicken burrito bowl, during the week of National Burrito Day.

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Take a look at Duck Donuts' flexible new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2023

The Pennsylvania-based donut chain introduced a new design aimed at optimizing orders for customers and reducing costs for franchisees. Take a look inside.

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How the restaurant napkin came to be

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 04, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: There's more to the origin of that standard amenity than guest and operator may have ever imagined.

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Port of Subs acquired by Area 15 Ventures LLC

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 04, 2023

The private-equity firm created by RE/MAX co-founder Dave Liniger has plans to expand the sandwich brand with a regional developer franchise model.

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Montclair Hospitality Group wants to bring buzzy chefs to secondary cities

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 03, 2023

Partnering with acclaimed chefs like Masaharu "Iron Chef" Morimoto and Robbie Felice, the New Jersey-based group is working to raise $45 million for expansion.

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Subway to launch Pickleball Club sandwich

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 30, 2023

And, yes, there are pickles. The chain is a sponsor of the upcoming Pickleball Slam event, in which tennis icons battle with paddles instead of racquets.

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Pandemic victim Sweet Tomatoes is planning a comeback

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 30, 2023

The buffet salad chain has signed a lease to reopen in Tucson, Ariz., in a former location. It remains to be seen how the brand will adapt to the post-pandemic era.

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