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It’s a sign of the future: Birdcall is a new restaurant chain in Denver that doesn't have traditional front of house staff. Instead, this fast-casual scratch-cooking chicken-focused concept uses kiosks for ordering.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop signed multiple franchise agreements that will bring new restaurants to Colorado, Utah, South Dakota and Delaware.

Cracker Barrel opened its first unit in California in February in Victorville.

A roundup of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk in the last month, including mergers and acquisitions, chain expansion news, and international expansions from Inspire Brands, Carl’s Jr., and Teriyaki Madness among many more.

Canadian chain Smoke’s Poutinerie opened a new location with HMSHost in Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Global Italian casual dining chain Vapiano opened its first location in Glasgow, Scotland in the newly refurbished George Hotel building on the city’s “Style Mile.”

Fast-casual chain Melt Shop opened its first international franchise location in Kuwait City, Kuwait at La Hamra Mall & Luxury Center.