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Slim Chickens opens 2nd Florida unit
February 14, 2023
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens opened last week at 14675 SR 70 East in Bradenton, Florida, with multi-unit operating group Florida's Best Chicken at the helm.
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Chi'Lantro BBQ opening in Houston
February 14, 2023
Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening a brick-and-mortar location next month in Houston's The Heights Forum at1324 N. Shepherd Dr.
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How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding
February 13, 2023
Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?
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Rapid Fired Pizza offering heart-shaped pizzas on Valentine's Day
February 10, 2023
Rapid Fired Pizza is offering heart shaped pizzas via its app, online or in-store on Feb. 14 for Valentine's Day, according to a press release.
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Whataburger taps former Starbucks exec as COO
February 10, 2023
Whataburger has hired Debbie Stroud as its new COO and EVP, according to a press release.
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Huey Magoo’s opens in Miramar, Florida
February 10, 2023
Huey Magoo's opened Wednesday in Miramar, Florida, marking the brand's 43rd restaurant spanning eight states, with over 225 franchises sold in 12 states. The…
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Big Chicken going to 'infinity and beyond'
February 9, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal-Owned Big Chicken is planning to be the first restaurant in space, and is teaming up with Blue Origin, founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos, to feed…
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Dolly Llama adding 4 locations in Q1
February 9, 2023
The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and artisanal ice cream brand, is planning substantial growth within the next two months, opening its first New…
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Chicken Salad Chick hires in-house counsel
February 9, 2023
Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick has hired attorney Carol Terry as VP and general counsel. In the newly created role, she will report to CEO Scott Deviney and…
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Jersey Mike's teams up with esports organization
February 9, 2023
Jersey Mike's has signed a three-year deal with TSM, an esports organization, to be the official "Sub Sandwich of TSM," according to a company press release.
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South Florida's Bodega expanding fast casual, speakeasy concept
February 9, 2023
Bodega, a South Florida-based fast casual taco joint by day and speakeasy-style lounge by night, is opening four locations.
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Bodega Taqueria y Tequila launching national expansion
February 9, 2023
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila — South Florida's fast casual taco joint by day and speakeasy lounge by night — is kicking off a national expansion plan for its…
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Captain D's focuses on smaller footprints, double drive-thrus
February 8, 2023
In an effort to drive cost-effective conversion opportunities, Nashville-based Captain D's is adding several locations in 2023 by focusing on smaller…
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Mad Greens launches franchising strategy
February 8, 2023
Colorado-based Mad Greens is hoping to have 50% more stores under development by the end of 2023.
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Slim Chickens entering Wisconsin
February 8, 2023
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 210 locations in the U.S. and U.K., is entering Wisconsin at 601 W. Northland Ave., in Appleton…
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Farmer Boys opens in Henderson, Nevada
February 8, 2023
Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger joint that serves all-day breakfast, is now open at 3431 St. Rose Pkwy., in Henderson, Nevada.
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The Habit Burger opening in Roseville, California
February 8, 2023
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company, is opening next week in Roseville, California, at 1940 Blue Oaks Blvd.
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February 8, 2023
Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc., owner of the BurgerFi brand and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is adding a location to Orlando, Florida.
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Chipotle misses the mark in Q4 2022
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 8, 2023
Despite falling short of revenue, earnings per share and same-store sales expectations for Q4, ending Dec. 31, 2022, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol told investors…
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Toast teams up with Google to expand online ordering
February 8, 2023
Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has integrated with Google to allow its customers to offer online ordering via Google.
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