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fast casual
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LemonShark Poké to Double in Size
Santa Monica, Calif.-based fast-casual LemonShark Poké will double its footprint in 2019 with plans to open 15 new locations in Missouri, Utah, Illinois and New York.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Enters Nontraditional Space in Development Push
Wichita, Kansas-based fast-casual concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has entered the nontraditional sector for the first time with the opening of four new
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Full-Service Indian Chain Debuts Fast-Casual Concept
Owned by husband and wife team Anjan and Emily Mitra, DOSA is a successful Indian food concept based in San Francisco. The company recently opened its first outpost in Oakland and third location
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Captain D’s to Open 15 Units in the Southeast
Fast-casual seafood chain Captain D’s signed a deal with multi-unit operator StarChain USA to develop 15 new restaurants throughout Arkansas and the Carolinas over the next several years.
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Pronto by Giada Offers the Feel of its Namesake
Giada De Laurentiis is among a number of celebrity chefs and Food Network personalities to move into the fast-casual restaurant sector. Pronto by Giada opened at Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas last
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Teriyaki Madness Opens 50th Location
Teriyaki Madness opened its 50th location, its first in Minnesota.
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Chipotle Opens 2,500th Unit, Uses Tech for Growth
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its 2,500th restaurant, this one in Concord, Calif. It’s a milestone that comes on the heels of a reorganization and a focus on tech for the fast-casual pioneer.
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B.GOOD Revamps, Focuses on Clean Lines and Efficient Design
In this Q&A, Gina Venezia, vice president of construction and development at B.GOOD, discusses the updated design why the chain chose to make some BOH line changes.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese Loves NYC
Fast-casual concept I Heart Mac & Cheese signed a 23-unit development agreement with franchise group Manor 3.
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The Hummus & Pita Co. Expands Southeast Footprint
Mediterranean fast-casual The Hummus & Pita Co.signed a multi-unit deal to expand in the Southeast. Franchisees Jay Gill and Patrick Sidhu will bring five locations to the Atlanta area over
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Fast-Casual BBQ Mighty Quinn's Updates Design
Mighty Quinn's Barbecue has updated its look to better accommodate both flow of service and its catering/takeout business. Check out this Q&A with founder Micha Magid.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill Embraces its Inspiration
If there’s one cuisine that exemplifies fast casual, it’s Mexican. There’s Chipotle, Qdoba, Salsarita’s, Baja Fresh, Freebirds and at least half a dozen more solid options to choose from.
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Captain D’s Largest Franchisee Doubles Down in the Southeast
Trident Holdings LLC, the largest franchisee of fast-casual seafood chain Captain D’s, acquired 8 corporate-owned stores in Mississippi and will develop 10 new units throughout the state as well
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Chicken Salad Chick Brings Southern Comfort to the Midwest
Auburn, Ala.-based Chicken Salad Chick will open its first outpost in the Midwest, in Chesterfield, Mo., in January.
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McAlister’s Returns to Its Roots
This fast-casual deli concept redesigned its prototype to emphasize connections to communities, hospitality and elevated food.
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Trendy Taco Stand Debuts on the East Coast
Julian Hakim, co-owner of The Taco Stand, discusses how he and his partner Aram Baloyan brought their San Diego-based breakfast, lunch and dinner concept to the East Coast.
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B.GOOD Enters the Chicago Market
B.GOOD, a fast-casual, farm-to-table
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Trend: Fast-Casual Indian
Indian dining experiences in the U.S. have long resided primarily on either end of a very niche spectrum: mom-and-pop curry house-style restaurants with lunch buffets and low prices or
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Pokéworks Signs Master Franchise Agreement to Expand into Mexico
Pokéworks signed its first master franchise agreement to take the fast-casual chain outside the U.S. and into Mexico.
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Mediterranean Fast-Casual Plans Aggressive Expansion
San Francisco-based SAJJ Mediterranean, a fast-casual specializing in customizable Middle Eastern cuisine, has aggressive plans for the next year,
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Chicken Salad Chick Opens First Oklahoma Restaurant
Fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick opened its first location in Oklahoma, in Broken Arrow. It is the brand’s 95th restaurant across 10
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Seoul Taco Brings Two New Units to Chicago Area
Seoul Taco, the Korean-Mexican fast-casual fusion chain, plans to open restaurants in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood and in the Chicago suburb of
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Curry Up Now Signs 20-Unit Multi-State Franchise Deal
Indian fast-casual chain Curry Up Now signed an expansive 20-unit franchise deal that will introduce the brand to markets throughout Colorado and
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Slim Chickens Targets Non-Traditional Unit Growth
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
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Sauce on the Side Opens First Franchised Unit
St. Louis, Mo.-based fast-casual Sauce on the Side opened its first franchised location.
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Pokeatery Expands to East Coast
Build-your-own poké concept Pokeatery will be opening its first East Coast location in Charlotte, N.C., inside the Epicentre shopping center, before year’s end.
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Hummus & Pita Co. Opens First Franchised Unit
The Hummus & Pita Co.opened its first franchised location in Brookfield, Conn., in August.
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Donatos Pizza Targets Raleigh, N.C., for Growth
Donatos Pizza is planning to invest heavily in the Raleigh, N.C., market in the next several years.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese Opens First Franchised Unit
Boca Raton, Fla.-based I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-casual concept specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese, grilled
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Spin-Off: Heeding the Fast-Casual Call
From concept development to brand protection, here’s how companies that made the move to fast casual tackled the challenge.