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Alicia Kelso
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Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News
Louisville
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All things personal finance financial capability/literacy/education. Financially Independent Retiring Early (FIRE).Teaching kids about money.
fitness
Content
By Alicia Kelso Verified| Nation's Restaurant News Verified Australian restaurant operator Collins Food Ltd. announced plans to exit its Taco Bell business in the market within a year. The company said it is in talks with parent company Yum Brands to transfer its license to operate 27 restaurants in Australia to new ownership. Collins Foods acquired the rights to operate Taco Bell in Australia in 2017 with initial plans to open more than 50 restaurants across the country. According to Financial Review, it was the brand’s third entry into the market.
By Alicia Kelso Verified| Nation's Restaurant News Verified On paper, there aren’t many similarities between drive-thru beverage concept Dutch Bros and fast casual Italian beef concept Portillo’s. But drill down hard enough and you might be surprised. Both grew sales and unit count in 2024, for instance. Both are ramping up their digital presence, and both brands are going all in on menu innovation.
By Alicia Kelso Verified| Nation's Restaurant News Verified Australian restaurant operator Collins Food Ltd. announced plans to exit its Taco Bell business in the market within a year. The company said it is in talks with parent company Yum Brands to transfer its license to operate 27 restaurants in Australia to new ownership. Collins Foods acquired the rights to operate Taco Bell in Australia in 2017 with initial plans to open more than 50 restaurants across the country. According to Financial Review, it was the brand’s third entry into the market.
Company Info
Nation's Restaurant News
Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) is a prominent American trade publication focused on the restaurant and foodservice industry. Established in 1966, NRN provides valuable business intelligence and insights to industry professionals. It is part of Informa Connect Foodservice, a well-known business-to-business media group. NRN offers a variety of services and products, including editorial content that covers new technologies, corporate strategies, and consumer behavior. The publication also produces benchmark reports, such as the annual Top 500 restaurant chain data and the foodservice Power List. NRN is available through multiple platforms, including digital and print media, eNewsletters, podcasts, and live events, ensuring that industry professionals have access to the latest trends and strategies. With approximately $42.3 million in revenue and a workforce of about 1,404 employees, NRN is recognized as a leading source of information in the foodservice sector. Its readership includes a wide range of professionals, from large restaurant chains to emerging concepts, all seeking to enhance their business operations.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 1966