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Look Who’s Franchising Now: Spring 2023 edition Look Who’s Franchising Now: Spring 2023 edition

Seven early and mid-staged concepts that have just announced franchising, from multiple fried chicken spots to vegan cookies

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Former Sbarro CEO forms Paramount Restaurant Group with a plan of acquiring emerging limited-service chains Former Sbarro CEO forms Paramount Restaurant Group with a plan of acquiring emerging limited-service chains

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Fat Boy’s Pizza: Selling the world on its 16-inch pizza slices Fat Boy’s Pizza: Selling the world on its 16-inch pizza slices

byJoanna Fantozzi

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Nation's Restaurant News Breakout Brand Kitava

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Kitava: Nostalgia with a healthy twist Kitava: Nostalgia with a healthy twist

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The Sicilian Butcher: A fitting Italian tribute The Sicilian Butcher: A fitting Italian tribute

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9 emerging restaurant chains making their mark on a rejuvenated industry 9 emerging restaurant chains making their mark on a rejuvenated industry

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Nation's Restaurant News Breakout Brands Seamore's

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Seamore’s: Casual restaurant chain that guests can feel good about

Seamore’s: Casual restaurant chain that guests can feel good about

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chicken N Pickle: Smashing its way into sports dining

Chicken N Pickle: Smashing its way into sports dining

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Finney’s Crafthouse: A beer garden that’s all about family

Finney’s Crafthouse: A beer garden that’s all about family

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Breakout Brands Urban Wok

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Urban Wok: High-tech, customizable stir-fry

Urban Wok: High-tech, customizable stir-fry

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Tacos 1986: From street cart to cult-favorite restaurant

Tacos 1986: From street cart to cult-favorite restaurant

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Smalls Sliders: Little product, big plans

Smalls Sliders: Little product, big plans

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How this Japanese cream puff company is becoming a household name in the U.S.

How this Japanese cream puff company is becoming a household name in the U.S.

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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20 fast-casual restaurants with the best customer satisfaction

20 fast-casual restaurants with the best customer satisfaction

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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10 emerging fast-casual restaurant chains consumers love

10 emerging fast-casual restaurant chains consumers love

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How this quick-service café is planning on being the healthiest option in town

How this quick-service café is planning on being the healthiest option in town

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Starbird Chicken named winner of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Chicken Showdown

Starbird Chicken named winner of Nation’s Restaurant News’ Chicken Showdown

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Nation’s Restaurant News launches new CREATE Roadshow event series

Nation’s Restaurant News launches new CREATE Roadshow event series

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San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group drives retention, innovation with culture of “yes”

San Diego’s Trust Restaurant Group drives retention, innovation with culture of “yes”

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

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Fast-casual Indian concept RASA names Trey Moats chief operating officer

Fast-casual Indian concept RASA names Trey Moats chief operating officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Texas Roadhouse is ‘excited’ about growing its Bubba’s 33 concept

Texas Roadhouse is ‘excited’ about growing its Bubba’s 33 concept

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How two Italians created Avocaderia, one of New York’s hottest salad spots

How two Italians created Avocaderia, one of New York’s hottest salad spots

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

New Craveworthy Restaurant Group founder Gregg Majewski on how he wants to boost emerging brands

New Craveworthy Restaurant Group founder Gregg Majewski on how he wants to boost emerging brands

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Next-gen loyalty programs keep customers coming back as restaurant traffic declines

Next-gen loyalty programs keep customers coming back as restaurant traffic declines

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Big Chicken Crispy

Big Chicken grows with Shaq in tow, adding drive-thru and breakfast

Big Chicken grows with Shaq in tow, adding drive-thru and breakfast

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Dave s Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken passes 100 units, plots steep growth

Dave’s Hot Chicken passes 100 units, plots steep growth

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Stickys Finger Joint chicken spread

Sticky’s Finger Joint is bringing nostalgia back

Sticky’s Finger Joint is bringing nostalgia back

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Fields Good Chicken

Fields Good Chicken finds a balance between health and indulgence

Fields Good Chicken finds a balance between health and indulgence

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Sweet Chick

With a new prototype, Sweet Chick thinks now is the time to expand

With a new prototype, Sweet Chick thinks now is the time to expand

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Crack Shack Food

The Crack Shack aims to bring fine-dining chicken to the masses

The Crack Shack aims to bring fine-dining chicken to the masses

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Starbird Baja Tenders Sweet Thai Classic Nashville Hot Super Slaw

Starbird Chicken seeks to solve fast food

Starbird Chicken seeks to solve fast food

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Slim Chickens

At 20, Slim Chickens is all grown up — and ready for exponential growth

At 20, Slim Chickens is all grown up — and ready for exponential growth

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Huey Magoos 3 piece chicken tenders

Huey Magoo’s rides momentum as ‘the filet mignon of chicken’

Huey Magoo’s rides momentum as ‘the filet mignon of chicken’

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Meet the restaurant players in the Chicken Showdown

Meet the restaurant players in the Chicken Showdown

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The start of a trend? New concept bets on French fries in wraps

The start of a trend? New concept bets on French fries in wraps

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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