Ethnic News & Media
Middle Eastern fast casual brand Zooba arrives in New York
September 26, 2019
In its first expansion move outside of Egypt, Middle Eastern eatery, Zooba, is opening Friday in New York City's Nolita neighborhood.
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NYC Chipotle creating holiday windows from 'real' ingredients
December 5, 2018
A New York City Chipotle Mexican Grill is featuring "real ingredients" in its holiday window displays this season. Through Dec. 7, Chipotle's Columbus Circle…
read nowFajita Pete's to open 10 new Texas locations
November 14, 2018
Houston-based Fajita Pete's, which operates 10 Texas locations, will open 10 more as part of four new franchisee development agreements.
read nowCurry Up Now expanding California footprint
October 31, 2018
Curry Up Now has made its expansion into Southern California official with the solidification of its first site in Orange County. The store, according to a…
read nowOno Hawaiian BBQ opens 74th location
September 6, 2018
Ono Hawaiian BBQ has continued its California expansion opening its 74th restaurant in the state, according to a press release.
read nowTaboonette Middleterranean launches franchise program
September 6, 2018
New York City restaurant Taboon is now franchising its fast casual concept — Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen — in select markets across the United States…
read nowCurry Up Now to open in California shopping center
September 4, 2018
Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual in the U.S., will open a corporate location in San Ramon, California, at the City Center Bishop Ranch, a…
read nowThe Gyro Shack to open another location in Washington
August 30, 2018
The Gyro Shack will open a franchisee location this fall in Camas, Washington, according to a press release.
read nowPokeatery expands to Louisiana
August 28, 2018
Pokeatery, a concept bringing Hawaiian flavors to the mainland, has signed with Revelry Food Group to bring the franchise to southern Louisiana, according to a…
read nowLuna Grill adds executive chef
August 27, 2018
Luna Grill has hired Ron Oliver, a cookbook author and former chef at Marine Room in La Jolla, California, as executive chef, according to a press release.
read nowPokeatery to open in North Carolina before year's end
August 17, 2018
Pokeatery, a Hawaiian inspired fast casual, will open its first East Coast location before the end of the year in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to a…
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Glaze delivering teriyaki to the northeast and beyond
by Katie Shipp — intern, networld media group
Paul Krug, who operates eight Glaze fast casual locations, had one simple goal in mind when he left Seattle: to share his love of teriyaki with those in New…
read nowSAJJ opens 7th brick-and-mortar location
August 14, 2018
SAJJ Mediterranean, a Bay Area-based concept with food trucks known for Middle Eastern cuisine, will celebrate the grand opening of its seventh…
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Trend spotlight: Popularity of Korean Barbeque increasing
August 7, 2018
Korean barbeque is one menu trend that’s not going away. Delivery to U.S. independent and micro chain restaurants increased by 120 percent last year and…
read nowGyroville opening in Orlando
June 12, 2018
Gyroville, based in South Florida, is set to debut this fall at 10376 E Colonial Dr., in Reedy Plaza, Orlando. The chain plans to expand its national…
read nowPiada Italian Street Food tests breakfast menu
June 8, 2018
Piada Italian Street Food is testing a breakfast menu from June 16 to July 15 at two of its locations in Columbus, according to a company press release.
read nowPincho Factory CEO becomes franchisee, president becomes new CEO
June 6, 2018
Pincho Factory has named restaurant industry veteran and its former president, Jayson Tipp, to the CEO post at the company. A news release said that Tipp has a…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Fresh making airport debut
May 31, 2018
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, one of Fast Casual's top 100 of 2018, is teaming up with Delaware North to open in Denver International Airport later this year…
read nowBy Chloe founder opening Middle Eastern-inspired fast casual in NYC
May 30, 2018
Dez, a Middle Eastern-inspired fast casual, is opening Thursday in New York City, according to New York Eater. As a collaboration of By Chloe founder Samantha…
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