NRN: Top 10 food and beverage trends at the 2015 NRA Show
The 2015 NRA Show highlights food trends, including GMO-free and gluten-free options.
· 1851 Franchise· May 27, 2015
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Nation's Restaurant News — page 47
Nation's Restaurant News is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 1,115 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Major quick‑service chains Chipotle, McDonald’s and Sonic are rolling out new seasonal and celebrity‑collaborated menu items to boost fourth‑quarter traffic [[ef05ad]]. - Starbucks posted a 7.7% rise in U.S. same‑store sales for Q4, driven by service improvements and record loyalty‑program membership [[4640b9]]. - Blackwells Capital, a Wendy’s shareholder, is urging the chain to reject a $1.4 billion buyout offer from Trian Fund Management and Greg Flynn [[81ffb5]]. - Restaurant Brands International reported an 8.4% domestic sales increase for Burger King in Q3, while Popeyes same‑store sales fell 2.2% in the U.S. [[3dfc8a]]. - Dine Brands Global, parent of Applebee’s and IHOP, adopted a shareholder‑rights “poison pill” after reports that investment firms were pursuing an acquisition [[091493]]. - Brinker International’s Chili’s brand posted a 10.1% same‑store sales jump for the first fiscal‑2027 earnings period, marking 22 consecutive quarters of growth [[4d3030]]. - Popeyes dismissed
Franchising Weekly Rewind
Domino's will allow customers to order pizza via Twitter starting May 20, 2015.
· 1851 Franchise· May 15, 2015
Franchises Turn to Building Design for Millennial Appeal
Franchises like Buffalo Wild Wings and Denny's are using interior design to attract Millennials, a demographic known for being difficult to appeal to.
· 1851 Franchise· May 5, 2015
Pizza chains outperform the overall restaurant industry
Pizza chains have outperformed the overall restaurant industry with same-store sales growth of over 6.4 percent in Q4 2014.
· 1851 Franchise· May 1, 2015
1851 Franchise Weekly Rewind: Top Industry News
Wisconsin declared a state of emergency due to a bird flu outbreak, and a labor union focused on franchisees, but these stories are not primarily about franchise systems or multi-unit brands.
· 1851 Franchise· May 1, 2015
NRN Spotlights Collision of Fine Dining and Fast Food
Nation's Restaurant News found that consumers prefer high-quality food, even in limited-service settings, with brands like Chick-fil-A and Ruth's Chris Steak House leading the trend.
· 1851 Franchise· May 1, 2015
1851 Franchising Weekly Rewind
McDonald's franchisees reported low morale due to declining sales and increasing labor costs, affecting their business outlook.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 2015
Gluttony is a Sin Franchise Customers Can Live With
Health-conscious consumers still crave indulgent dishes at restaurants, with franchises like Back Yard Burgers and Jersey Mike's offering such options.
· 1851 Franchise· April 7, 2015
Newest Menu Masters in the Franchise World Revealed
Nation's Restaurant News and Ventura Foods recognize menu innovation and research with the annual MenuMasters awards.
· 1851 Franchise· April 2, 2015
Founder to Know: Aziz Hashim, NRD Capital (Part 1 of 2)
Aziz Hashim is a high-profile multi-unit franchisee operating over 60 units with Popeyes, Checkers/Rally's, and Petvalu, and the founder of NRD Capital.
· 1851 Franchise· March 25, 2015
What Do Successful CEOs Read?
Successful CEOs, including Nick Powills, read a variety of sources to stay informed, including news outlets and blogs.
· 1851 Franchise· March 9, 2015