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How TaKorean turned itself from a food truck to a franchising restaurant in 10 years How TaKorean turned itself from a food truck to a franchising restaurant in 10 years

Jul 25, 2022

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Swedish concept Bastard Burgers plots United States expansion Swedish concept Bastard Burgers plots United States expansion

Jul 20, 2022

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Slutty Vegan promotes Jason Crain to president Slutty Vegan promotes Jason Crain to president

Jul 20, 2022

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OEB Breakfast Co. lands in the U.S., plots expansion across the states OEB Breakfast Co. lands in the U.S., plots expansion across the states

Jul 18, 2022

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Nekter Juice Bar promotes Natalie Green to first chief operations officer Nekter Juice Bar promotes Natalie Green to first chief operations officer

Jul 13, 2022

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Nation’s Restaurant News launches virtual education series for emerging restaurant leaders

Nation’s Restaurant News launches virtual education series for emerging restaurant leaders

Chaia Tacos names Allan Ng chief operating officer, launches advisory board

Chaia Tacos names Allan Ng chief operating officer, launches advisory board

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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55-unit Rock N’ Roll Sushi to add 25 stores in Western franchising deal

55-unit Rock N’ Roll Sushi to add 25 stores in Western franchising deal

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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7 emerging pizza chains looking to shake up the market

7 emerging pizza chains looking to shake up the market

Restaurant chefs warm to farm-raised seafood

Restaurant chefs warm to farm-raised seafood

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Founders sell Slapfish interest to Mac Haik investment group

Founders sell Slapfish interest to Mac Haik investment group

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Condado Tacos is taking over small-town markets with its comfortable casual-dining meets fast-casual brand

Condado Tacos is taking over small-town markets with its comfortable casual-dining meets fast-casual brand

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Emerging Chicago restaurants to watch

Emerging Chicago restaurants to watch

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Velvet Taco opens 34th location in The Colony development

Velvet Taco opens 34th location in The Colony development

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Here’s why Cali BBQ thinks restaurants should evolve into multimedia brands

Here’s why Cali BBQ thinks restaurants should evolve into multimedia brands

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer to expand to Dallas, Miami and Nashville

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer to expand to Dallas, Miami and Nashville

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Meet 4 emerging NYC concepts

Meet 4 emerging NYC concepts

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Expanding restaurant Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar blends non-traditional Japanese food and Czech-style Texas barbecue

Expanding restaurant Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar blends non-traditional Japanese food and Czech-style Texas barbecue

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Chicago’s Sarpino’s Pizzeria launches national franchising program

Chicago’s Sarpino’s Pizzeria launches national franchising program

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Memphis Seoul brings Korean BBQ and Southern cooking to Brooklyn

Memphis Seoul brings Korean BBQ and Southern cooking to Brooklyn

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Yolk’s breakfast-all-day model has served it well during the pandemic

Yolk’s breakfast-all-day model has served it well during the pandemic

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Meet this single-unit restaurant partnering with Fransmart to bring fast-casual low country boil to the masses

Meet this single-unit restaurant partnering with Fransmart to bring fast-casual low country boil to the masses

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Seamore’s plans first expansion outside New York City

Seamore’s plans first expansion outside New York City

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Emerging chain Velvet Taco launches merchandise line on the heels of loyalty app debut

Emerging chain Velvet Taco launches merchandise line on the heels of loyalty app debut

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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5 emerging brands you need to know in Austin

5 emerging brands you need to know in Austin

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How Rasa is introducing a whole new generation to Indian fast-casual food

How Rasa is introducing a whole new generation to Indian fast-casual food

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Cali BBQ builds a media brand along with a following for slow-smoked brisket

Cali BBQ builds a media brand along with a following for slow-smoked brisket

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Dish Society restaurant aims to deliver $30 experience for $20

Dish Society restaurant aims to deliver $30 experience for $20

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Chook Charcoal Chicken brings rotisserie chicken, global flavors to the masses

Chook Charcoal Chicken brings rotisserie chicken, global flavors to the masses

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Could Daily Provisions be Danny Meyer’s next Shake Shack?

Could Daily Provisions be Danny Meyer’s next Shake Shack?

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How two women changed the fast-casual restaurant game at Chaia Tacos

How two women changed the fast-casual restaurant game at Chaia Tacos

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Meet the 2022 Breakout Brands

Meet the 2022 Breakout Brands

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Hash Kitchen brings the party to the breakfast restaurant category

Hash Kitchen brings the party to the breakfast restaurant category

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mandola’s Italian Kitchen charts growth

Mandola’s Italian Kitchen charts growth

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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