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fast casual
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Kiosk-Only Fast-Casual Chain Takes Off in Denver
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
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Jimboy’s Tacos Updates Prototype, Adds 7 Units
Jimboy’s Tacos plans to open seven more locations in the Sacramento, Calif., market.
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Zoës Kitchen's New Prototype Stresses Mediterranean Roots
Based in Plano, Texas, Zoës Kitchen is a fast-casual Mediterranean concept with about 250 locations across the country. The chain recently rolled out a new
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El Pollo Loco Opens with Fresh Design in California
Fast-casual Mexican chicken chain El Pollo Loco brought its new prototype to Yuba City, Calif., in January. It is the chain’s reintroduction to the
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Barilla Moves West
Grocery store staple Barilla announced plans to open two new fast-casual restaurants in Southern California in 2017 designed by
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’Wichcraft flagship opens in NYC
’Wichcraft, which first opened in New York City in 2003, was an early entry into the fast-fine segment with a fast-casual, chef-driven seasonal
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Doc B’s Stresses Community Via Design
Doc B’s Fresh Kitchenis an emerging “fresh casual” dining chain that recently opened a location in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The project was designed by
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Westchester Taco Grill Appeals to a Young Crowd
Opened in Fall 2016, Westchester Taco Grill is a fast-casual operation located in New Rochelle, N.Y. It has a 2,500-square-foot footprint and was built
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Westchester Taco Grill Appeals to a Young Crowd
Opened in Fall 2016, Westchester Taco Grill is a fast-casual operation located in New Rochelle, N.Y. It has a 2,500-square-foot footprint and was built
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Fast-Casual Growth Slows
Fast-casual chains grew sales a cumulative 8.4 percent in 2016, to a total of $40.4 billion, according to Technomic, Inc.’s new T
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Buffalo Wild Wings Pilots B-Dubs Express
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.will pilot two new small-format locations in the Minneapolis metro market this summer.
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Wingstop Eyes European Market
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement with Lemon Pepper Holdings LTD (LPH). To open 100 locations in the UK over the next 12
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Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Rebranding
Casual-dining chain Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Barbegan rolling out a branding refresh at its U.S. stores on May 1. The brand refresh includes a new
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Hurricane Grill & Wings Launches Fast Casual
Hurricane BTW, a new fast-casual concept developed by Hurricane Grill & Wings, announced plans to open
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Burrito Beach Leaves the Kitsch Behind
The look of an operation should always align with the quality of its food. That simple statement drives plenty of redesigns, including the project recently completed by
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Hooters Enters Fast-Casual Space
Hooters Inc. launched a new limited-service concept in Cicero, Ill. Hoots, A Hooters Joint, serves a condensed menu
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Saladworks Plans Brand Changes, Food Truck
After celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016, Saladworks plans to implement extensive changes system wide in 2017, including more than 10 store
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Nestle Tollhouse Cafe by Chip Signs Puerto Rico Deal
Crest Foods, the franchisor of Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip, has inked an area representative agreement covering Puerto Rico.
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Amada at Brookfield Place Opens in NYC
Amada at Brookfield Place in the Battery Park neighborhood of New York City is the latest offering from James Beard Award-winning Chef Jose
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Protein Bar Owners Open New Concept
The group behind Chicago-based fast-casual concept Protein Bar has opened a sister concept in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood called Thrive360 Eatery.
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Q&A with Downing Barber, Founder & CEO, Barberitos Franchising, Inc.
All things considered, now’s a pretty good time to be an emerging brand in the Mexican fast-casual segment. Just ask Downing Barber, whose Barberitos
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Baja Fresh Opens in Oregon
Fast-casual chain Baja Fresh opened its latest restaurant in Sherwood, Ore., an expanding suburb of Portland.
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Super Chix Looking to Expand Fast Casual
Fast-casual has been the “it” segment in foodservice for a few years now. With so many restaurants in this one space, it’s no surprise that some emerging concepts continue to find ways to appeal
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Restaurants 2.0: Veteran Chains Invest in Emerging Concepts
Veteran chains continue to invest in trendy and emerging new concepts
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Trending: Restaurant-Market Hybrids
Why have restaurant-market hybrids become such a rising trend? It’s simple math, really. When well designed, the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Restaurants that incorporate one
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Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill
New prototype elevates the fast-casual dining experience.
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Florida-Based Fast-Casual Restaurant Group Retrofits for Energy Savings
Amaize restaurant in Doral, Florida, is the flagship store in a planned chain of fast-casual eateries serving Latin-inspired gourmet food. Located just
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Naf Naf Grill Nabs Roark Capital Investment
Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill, a fast-casual concept serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, has secured private-equity funding from Atlanta-based Roark Capital
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Ono Nears 50 Units
Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in Hawaiian plate lunches and other island specialties, has opened its 49th store.
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MidiCi Ups the Fast-Casual Pizza Ante
Seeking to stake a claim as the first "fast-fine" Neapolitan pizza chain, MidiCi celebrated the grand opening of its flagship unit in Sherman Oaks,
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