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Mad Greens merges with Snappy Salads
October 1, 2019
Mad Greens and Snappy Salads have merged and will now be known as Salad Collective. The move positions both concepts as long-term segment leaders with greater…
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Jon Taffer seeking franchisees to expand latest concept
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Taffer's Tavern has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement with Five Guys Taverns to bring five locations to Georgia.
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Blaze to open 2nd Tampa location
October 1, 2019
Blaze is opening a second Tampa, Florida-area location Monday on Word Way in Trinity, with the brand's traditional giveaway of free 11-inch pies scheduled for…
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Veggie Grill gone to the dogs?
September 30, 2019
Veggie Grill, a Calfornia-based fast casual chain, has partnered with v-dog, a national dog food company that sells vegan products, to host a Saturday event…
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Cosi expands New Jersey presence
September 30, 2019
Cosi Inc. has expanded its presence in the Garden State with the opening of a cafe in Mountainside, New Jersey, according to a company press release.
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Vitality Bowls takes on Tennesee
September 27, 2019
Vitality Bowls has signed an agreement with entrepreneur Ben Shaw to open the chain's first unit first in Tennessee, according to a company press release.
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How sweetgreen execs use tech to sweeten employee training
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although technology has gotten a bad reputation for cutting human interaction, sweetgreen is using a variety of tech tools to get up close and personal with…
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Noodles & Co: Caulifloodles are here to stay
September 26, 2019
Caulifloodles is now a permanent offering on the menu at Noodles & Company. Guests may substitute them into any dish on the menu at no additional cost but…
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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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Blaze founders collaborate with celeb investors on hot chicken concept
September 26, 2019
Dave's Hot Chicken is leaving behind its humble beginnings as a parking lot pop-up thanks to a few celebrity investors and support from the founders of…
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Chicken Salad Chick increasing Ohio presence
September 25, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Ohio with its latest location opening next month in Mason. Following the recent debut in Anderson Township, the Mason…
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Curry Up Now adding Jersey unit
September 25, 2019
Curry Up Now is opening a second New Jersey location by year's end at 91 Washington St., nestled in the center of Hoboken's Historic District, according to a…
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Dog Haus entering Austin market
September 25, 2019
Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus has signed two area development agreements totalling 10 locations in the Austin area, according to a press release.
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Why Bon Appétit is now a fast casual competitor
September 24, 2019
Bon Appétit, a food lifestyle magazine featuring recipes, wouldn’t normally be competition for fast casual brands, but it is now thanks to the launch of Bon…
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September 24, 2019
There's another limited-service pizza brand in the mix now that the two men who run fast casual brand La Boulangerie — Pascal Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi — have…
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September 23, 2019
Wingstop, which has more than 1,300 locations worldwide, is doubling its presence in Mexico with an agreement with franchisee, Wingstop Mexico. The deal…
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Chicken Guy! teams with celebrity chef Guy Fieri on Levi's Stadium location
September 23, 2019
Levi's Stadium in California is now home to a Chicken Guy! restaurant developed in a collaboration with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, a California native.
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September 23, 2019
Wolfgang Puck is opening his fast casual brand, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen, Oct. 9, at the arrivals hall in the Hong Kong International Airport. Collaborating with…
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September 20, 2019
Kitchen United has closed on its $40 million Series B funding round to fuel growth of its commercial kitchen centers, which house 10 to 15 restaurant brands…
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Little Greek Fresh Grill adds to Florida presence
September 20, 2019
Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast casual Greek restaurant with an American influence, has opened in Orlando at 3128 South Orange Ave., in the Lucky's Market…
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