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: Jan 10, 2017; Development; Toby Weber

“Low and slow” is the mantra for cooking delicious Texas-style barbecue. One Dallas-based barbecue concept is taking a similar approach to its expansion. Fourteen-unit chain Soulman’s Bar-B-Que first opened its doors in 1974 but has only recently opened its first franchised store.

: Jan 9, 2017; Development; Toby Weber

International Dairy Queen has signed a deal to open up 50 DQ Grill & Chill locations in the Republic of Korea over the next five years.

: Jan 5, 2017; Development; Rebecca Kilbreath

A new year will bring little to no traffic growth for the total U.S. foodservice market, according to market research firm The NPD Group.

: Jan 4, 2017; Development; Amelia Levin

Chef and Brewmaster Jared Rouben opened culinary brewery Moody Tongue in 2014 and recently added a Tasting Room to his Chicago location.

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: Dec 21, 2016; Development; Rebecca Kilbreath

A round up of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk, including franchise news, international expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and design news.