Julie Littman
Senior Reporter | @julie_littmanJulie Littman is a reporter for Restaurant Dive. She has nearly a decade of experience in business reporting, previously covering commercial real estate and commercial insurance industries. She received her bachelors degree in literary journalism from University of California, Irvine and her masters degree in writing from California College of the Arts. The California-native turned East Coaster can often be seen bundled up under a pile of blankets watching Netflix and cuddling with her two gray cats. When the weather is favorable she enjoys exploring new restaurants, shopping and hiking.
950 articles by Julie Littman
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Mod Pizza extends benefits to include tuition-free degrees
Dec. 1, 2022 -
DoorDash’s expansion beyond the US will come with challenges
Dec. 1, 2022 -
Fat Brands opens first tri-branded restaurant in California
Nov. 30, 2022 -
How new verticals boost DoorDash’s momentum
Nov. 30, 2022 -
DoorDash lays off 1,250 employees
Nov. 30, 2022 -
How DoorDash became the dominant US food delivery company
Nov. 29, 2022 -
Franchise spotlight: Berkeley-based Grégoire cooks up growth plans
Nov. 28, 2022 -
Drive-thru expansion is riddled with challenges, but restaurants reap the rewards
Nov. 23, 2022 -
These 14 restaurant chains hired new CEOs in 2022
Nov. 23, 2022 -
How a second drive-thru lane boosted sales for an A&W franchisee
Nov. 23, 2022 -
Franchise spotlight: Freddy’s targets 1K units with help of existing franchisees
Nov. 22, 2022 -
Domino’s will deploy over 800 electric vehicles to enhance delivery fleet
Nov. 21, 2022 -
Le Pain Quotidien, The Little Beet, Table By Little Beet combine to form Convive Brands
Nov. 21, 2022 -
Why Chipotlanes are Chipotle’s future
Nov. 21, 2022 -
Yogurtland plans to double footprint by 2028
Nov. 18, 2022 -
DoorDash becomes WeWork’s exclusive delivery partner
Nov. 18, 2022 -
Quiznos to boost Arizona presence with multi-unit franchise deal
Nov. 17, 2022 -
Want a drive-thru? Make sure your menu is ready
Nov. 17, 2022 -
Panera whips up milkshakes in menu test
Nov. 17, 2022 -
PepsiCo adds ghost kitchen capabilities for foodservice partners
Nov. 17, 2022 -
Caribou Coffee opening first US franchised unit
Nov. 16, 2022 -
Chipotle’s 500th Chipotlane opens in Kentucky
Nov. 16, 2022 -
As chains expand drive-thrus, speed of service becomes paramount
Nov. 16, 2022 -
How 6 restaurant giants are hiking menu prices
Nov. 15, 2022 -
Drive-thru drag: Construction delays, rising costs slow development
Nov. 15, 2022