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Melt Shop opens another NJ location
April 18, 2019
Melt Shop has opened its latest corporate owned restaurant in New Jersey, this time in Menlo Park Mall in Edison.
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop taps Michael Mabry as development leader
April 17, 2019
Fuzzy's Taco Shop has named Michael Mabry as its first-ever chief development officer, overseeing franchise development while tasked with streamlining real…
read nowBlaze opening in Yorba Linda, California
April 16, 2019
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open a 2,600-square-foot open kitchen location Thursday in Yorba Linda, California, near two other restaurants on Yorba Linda…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening second Missouri-based unit
April 15, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Missouri with a company-owned location in the St. Louis market of Creve Coeur, according to a company press release.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich opens second location in Rochester, Minnesota
April 15, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened its second Rochester, Minnesota location on April 9, marking the brand's 25th store in the state.
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Why the full-service market is ripe for Dig Inn
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While the price point and name of the full-service concept is still up in the air, Eskin said Dig Inn's mission of helping chefs learn to cook and exposing…
read nowWrapmaster deploys foodservice dispensers in US
April 12, 2019
Wrapmaster, a global provider of foodservice film, foil and baking parchment dispensers, will launch its three offerings next month in the U.S.
read nowGloria Jean's Coffees signs 7-unit deal for Indiana
April 12, 2019
Gloria Jean's Coffees has signed a seven unit franchise deal for locations in northwest Indiana and parts of southern Chicago. The first location will be a…
read nowMici 'caters' to grads
April 12, 2019
Denver micro-chain, Mici Handcrafted Italian, is helping high school and college graduates celebrate their accomplishments this year by donating money to…
read nowPotbelly opening second Rochester, Minnesota, unit
April 11, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened this week in Rochester, Minnesota, marking the city's second location and the state's 25th, according to a company press release.
read nowWagamama readying another New York City location
April 11, 2019
The U.K.-based wagamama fast casual brand is planning to open another restaurant late this year in New York City, this time in the Midtown area.
read nowRapid Fired opens 31st store near San Antonio
April 11, 2019
Rapid Fired Pizza is opening location No. 31 Monday in Universal City, Texas, just northeast of San Antonio, a news release said. The brand will gather a crowd…
read nowDaphne's updates menu as part of rebranding efforts
April 10, 2019
Daphne's,a California-based chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired offerings, is rebranding its image to appeal to a new, younger generation of…
read nowCapriotti's Sandwich Shop signs 31 franchise deals in first quarter
April 10, 2019
The first three months of 2019 have been busy for Capriotti's Sandwich Shop given the brand signed 31 franchise development agreements during the time frame.
read nowFarmer Boys hires former Del Taco, CKE exec as VP, chief people officer
April 10, 2019
Farmer Boys has hired restaurant industry and human resources veteran Arlene Estrada Petokas to serve as its VP and chief people officer. She is now…
read nowMelt Shop signs first airport deal
April 9, 2019
Melt Shop has signed its first two airport agreement, in tandem with Skyport Hospitality, a concessionaire with operations in Denver, Pittsburgh, New York…
read nowCalifornia's Mixt entering East Bay
April 9, 2019
Mixt, a California-based brand specializing in salads, grain bowls and plates, is entering the East Bay with two locations opening this spring. The first will…
read nowPancheros Mexican Grill debuts brand campaign focused on menu
April 9, 2019
Fast casual burrito chain Pancheros Mexican Grill is launching a brand campaign focused on its tortillas, burritos and queso menu offerings.
read nowFAT Brands continues expansion in Canada with 10-unit deal
April 8, 2019
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, will open 10 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express concepts in Canada. In partnership…
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Saladworks CEO talks about growing 'green' eating from college campuses to Kuwait
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
At age 30-plus, Saladworks is having a bit of a growth spurt, fueled by increasing interest in greener eating. In this podcast, President and CEO Patrick…
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