Development
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- The Editors
The top three established and growing restaurant concepts in the U.S. are chef-driven fast-casual, farm-to-table and family-friendly, at least according to the members of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a worldwide philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. Their latest 2018 Trend Report surveyed members to uncover key trends this year and beyond.
- Development
- Dana Tanyeri
The call comes in. On the other end of the line is a deep-pocketed businessperson from Dubai — or Istanbul, Mexico City or Shanghai — who experienced your brand on a recent trip to the U.S. and would love to bring it to his or her country. Flattery sets in, excitement mounts and visions of global expansion begin dancing in your head.
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- The Editors
With more than 75 units, “better chicken” chain Slim Chickens has started to expand globally — with units in the U.K. and Kuwait — and now targets non-traditional locations, such as airports and universities.
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- The Editors
Ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins signed 18 new store development agreements with six new and existing franchise groups to expand the chain’s footprint in the Greater Toronto area.
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- The Editors
Fast-casual Pie Five Pizza will open its first Rhode Island location inside the Tiverton Casino Hotel in Tiverton.
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- The Editors
Wetzel’s Pretzels opened its first Chinese location in Shanghai’s Réel Mall in June. The location is the first of three units that are slated to open in 2018 and the launch of a plan to open 50 units in China by 2021.
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- The Editors
Starbucks opened its first location in Italy, a Reserve Roastery in Milan, located inside the historic Poste building in Piazza Cordusio. The coffee behemoth plans to bring additional cafes to Milan beginning in late 2018.
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- The Editors
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh opened a unit in the Haupert Union Building on Moravian College’s campus in Bethlehem, Pa. The new restaurant marks the chain’s first in the state of Pennsylvania and Garbanzo’s fourth university location operated by contract feeder SODEXO.