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El Pollo Loco and La Madeleine reveal new prototype stores geared for off-premise orders El Pollo Loco and La Madeleine reveal new prototype stores geared for off-premise orders

Bakery-cafe chain la Madeleine plans to open a store with a drive-thru, while El Pollo Loco is redesigning restaurants to include twin drive-thru lanes.

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Dec 2, 2020

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Sam Fox applied ‘circle of learning’ process to new Fly Bye Sam Fox applied ‘circle of learning’ process to new Fly Bye

Dec 1, 2020

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Crave Collective brings ghost kitchen with a twist to Idaho Crave Collective brings ghost kitchen with a twist to Idaho

byLisa Jennings

Nov 23, 2020

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Co-founder of Four Foods Group, Shauna Smith, named CEO of growth fund Savory Co-founder of Four Foods Group, Shauna Smith, named CEO of growth fund Savory

Nov 19, 2020

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Captain D Existing Unit Resized Creates Express

Captain D’s plans no-dining-room, reduced-footprint Express design Captain D’s plans no-dining-room, reduced-footprint Express design

Nov 13, 2020

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KSL Capital Partners invests in Uchi parent Hai Hospitality KSL Capital Partners invests in Uchi parent Hai Hospitality

Nov 9, 2020

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8 new virtual brands we’re dying to get delivered this month

8 new virtual brands we’re dying to get delivered this month

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Southern California restaurant chain Norms debuts new virtual burger brand, Zombie Burger Co.

Southern California restaurant chain Norms debuts new virtual burger brand, Zombie Burger Co.

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

10 Point Capital invests in Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

10 Point Capital invests in Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The Crack Shack to reach up to 50 locations with Savory investment

The Crack Shack to reach up to 50 locations with Savory investment

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Beyond Sushi chef and owner Guy Vaknin on bargaining with landlords, outdoor seating in NYC and preparing for the winter

Beyond Sushi chef and owner Guy Vaknin on bargaining with landlords, outdoor seating in NYC and preparing for the winter

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Restaurants We’re Dying to Get Delivered: 12 new virtual brands across the country

Restaurants We’re Dying to Get Delivered: 12 new virtual brands across the country

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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24/7 Southern California diner chain Norms debuts new prototype, Norms Junior

24/7 Southern California diner chain Norms debuts new prototype, Norms Junior

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Restaurants Rise: Heads of Wow Bao and Taziki’s Mediterranean Café plot strategies for growth

Restaurants Rise: Heads of Wow Bao and Taziki’s Mediterranean Café plot strategies for growth

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Growth fund Mercato Partners launches $90 million Savory Fund to develop emerging fast-casual brands

Growth fund Mercato Partners launches $90 million Savory Fund to develop emerging fast-casual brands

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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How Bareburger took back a majority share of their digital orders from third-party companies

How Bareburger took back a majority share of their digital orders from third-party companies

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Taylor Lanzet of Dig Food Group on how to rethink your supply chain during the COVID-19 crisis

Taylor Lanzet of Dig Food Group on how to rethink your supply chain during the COVID-19 crisis

byTaylor Lanzet

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Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia

Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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BurgerFi partners with Reef Kitchens for delivery only in Seattle, Nashville, Minneapolis and Houston

BurgerFi partners with Reef Kitchens for delivery only in Seattle, Nashville, Minneapolis and Houston

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Restaurants to Congress: Don’t leave our industry behind

Restaurants to Congress: Don’t leave our industry behind

byCameron Mitchell

Andrew Gruel of Slapfish restaurant on how the seafood chain has adjusted during the coronavirus pandemic

Andrew Gruel of Slapfish restaurant on how the seafood chain has adjusted during the coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Bloomin’ Brands readies standalone Aussie Grill by Outback

Bloomin’ Brands readies standalone Aussie Grill by Outback

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Why Urban Wok is seeing sales surge 200% amid COVID-19 crisis

Why Urban Wok is seeing sales surge 200% amid COVID-19 crisis

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

San Francisco-based fast-casual Indian chain Curry Up Now looks to rapidly expand following a major investment from Liquid 2 Ventures

San Francisco-based fast-casual Indian chain Curry Up Now looks to rapidly expand following a major investment from Liquid 2 Ventures

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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5 emerging restaurant chains with big growth potential

5 emerging restaurant chains with big growth potential

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MUTTS Canine Cantina, a dog park-restaurant hybrid, launches franchising

MUTTS Canine Cantina, a dog park-restaurant hybrid, launches franchising

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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LA coffee chain Go Get Em Tiger wants to elevate consumers’ daily caffeine fix

LA coffee chain Go Get Em Tiger wants to elevate consumers’ daily caffeine fix

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar rules the roost

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar rules the roost

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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New York City’s Black Seed Bagels wants to put the fun back into traditional bakeries

New York City’s Black Seed Bagels wants to put the fun back into traditional bakeries

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Detroit-style pizza concept Emmy Squared is building a cult following with its signature pies

Detroit-style pizza concept Emmy Squared is building a cult following with its signature pies

byGloria Dawson

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Cracker Barrel will not continue to invest in Punch Bowl Social after the emerging brand was temporarily forced to close units and faces foreclosure due to coronavirus

Cracker Barrel will not continue to invest in Punch Bowl Social after the emerging brand was temporarily forced to close units and faces foreclosure due to coronavirus

byGloria Dawson

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Kings Food Markets caters to an upscale clientele

Kings Food Markets caters to an upscale clientele

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Nathan's announces NYC delivery deal with Kitopi, as to-go restaurant sales demand grows due to coronavirus

Nathan's announces NYC delivery deal with Kitopi, as to-go restaurant sales demand grows due to coronavirus

byGloria Dawson

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7-Eleven tests another restaurant concept, Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits

7-Eleven tests another restaurant concept, Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Two San Francisco restaurants launch ghost kitchen operations at DoorDash Kitchens

Two San Francisco restaurants launch ghost kitchen operations at DoorDash Kitchens

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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