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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group nearing a sale to L Catterton

The private-equity firm is paying $8 per share in an all-cash deal valued at $650 million.

The Power 20

The influencers on this year’s Power 20 list aren’t just changing the menu within their own organizations—they are altering how the entire restaurant industry thinks about and approaches menus. They are the disruptors and the rebels who dare to go in a different direction.

Top 500 chains

Check out Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, providing a peek at the data as well as insights into the shifts and trends impacting the industry.

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Leadership

National Restaurant Association welcomes new public affairs EVP

Sean Kennedy brings more than 20 years of policy and advocacy experience to the table.

Financing

Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group nearing a sale to L Catterton

The private-equity firm is paying $8 per share in an all-cash deal valued at $650 million.

Leadership

Texas Roadhouse’s president abruptly steps down

Scott Colosi departed before his retirement was even announced. Founder Kent Taylor will assume Colosi’s duties.

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New generation of eco-friendly packaging to be tried by McDonald’s

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Financing

Activist wins the J. Alexander’s proxy vote

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Operations

Cava is testing car-pickup model

The fast-growing Mediterranean fast casual is allowing customers who place digital orders to drive up to a designated window to get their food.

Financing

Fatburger’s owner buys Elevation Burger for $10M

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Food

KFC is putting Cheetos on a chicken sandwich

The product was so popular during a test that some stores sold out within two weeks.

Emerging Brands

As pot culture goes mainstream, Cheba Hut looks to grow—and grow up

The toasted sub concept is adding units through franchising while looking to appeal to a wider demographic.