Joanna Fantozzi
Senior Editor at Nation's Restaurant News
Senior Editor at Restaurant Hospitality
Comfort food enthusiast in high heels. Senior Editor for @NRNOnline and @RH_Restaurant. Forever searching for the perfect slice of mushroom pizza.
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1 week ago |
nrn.com | Joanna Fantozzi
Panera Bread announced Wednesday the launch of croissant toast sandwiches as part of a spring lunch and dinner menu refresh.
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1 week ago |
nrn.com | Joanna Fantozzi
Franchisees face many of the same pressures as operators—tariffs, shifting consumer trends, and labor shortages —but with the added challenge of navigating those hurdles while answering to a franchisor. At the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., leaders from two top restaurant franchisees, Sizzling Platter and Thrive Restaurant Group, discussed some of their most pressing priorities as they navigate today’s challenging operational environment.
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1 week ago |
nrn.com | Joanna Fantozzi
Following rumors that 750-unit franchisee, Sizzling Platter, was set to be acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital from private equity firm, CapitalSpring, Sizzling Platter board member Jim Balis confirmed the news at the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. While he did not divulge too many details, Balis said that the acquisition was not yet finalized but the deal would likely be completed over the next two months.
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1 week ago |
nrn.com | Joanna Fantozzi
It’s no secret that the restaurant industry is facing serious economic headwinds: at the end of 2024, traffic dipped to -0.8% year-over-year—the lowest traffic rate since before the pandemic, according to the latest Technomic data.
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1 week ago |
nrn.com | Joanna Fantozzi
The new advertising spots are centered on the fresh ‘It Just Meals Good‘ slogan and showcase diverse customer occasionsPanera Bread joins a growing group of limited-service brands that are refocusing on the dine-in occasion, with its new ad campaign that reflects Panera’s refreshed brand repositioning. The St. Louis, Mo.-based fast-casual company has rolled out a lot of brand-related changes over the past year.
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