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

Currently with one location in New York City, the chain envisions a national rollout

byMax Stahl
Jul 20, 2022
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Regional Chains
Slutty Vegan promotes Jason Crain to presidentSlutty Vegan promotes Jason Crain to president
byHolly Petre
Jul 20, 2022
1 Min Read
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Regional Chains
OEB Breakfast Co. lands in the U.S., plots expansion across the statesOEB Breakfast Co. lands in the U.S., plots expansion across the states
byHolly Petre
Jul 18, 2022
1 Min Read
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Chaia Tacos names Allan Ng chief operating officer, launches advisory boardChaia Tacos names Allan Ng chief operating officer, launches advisory board
byHolly Petre
Jul 11, 2022
1 Min Read
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Regional Chains
55-unit Rock N’ Roll Sushi to add 25 stores in Western franchising deal55-unit Rock N’ Roll Sushi to add 25 stores in Western franchising deal
byHolly Petre
Jul 8, 2022
1 Min Read
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Dahl Restaurant Group announces second location of Pisa Lisa wood-fired pizzeria conceptDahl Restaurant Group announces second location of Pisa Lisa wood-fired pizzeria concept
Jul 7, 2022
1 Min Read
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Regional Chains
Founders sell Slapfish interest to Mac Haik investment group
Founders sell Slapfish interest to Mac Haik investment group
Jul 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Nomoo launches franchising to accelerate growth
Nomoo launches franchising to accelerate growth
Jul 5, 2022
byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
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NRN editors discuss Denny Marie Post’s new job at Nextbite, value promotions amid inflation and the importance of marketing
NRN editors discuss Denny Marie Post’s new job at Nextbite, value promotions amid inflation and the importance of marketing
Jul 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital 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
Jul 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Emerging Chains
Emerging Chicago restaurants to watch
Emerging Chicago restaurants to watch
Jun 28, 2022
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
Jun 27, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Dutch Bros bucks slide among ’21 IPO brands
Dutch Bros bucks slide among ’21 IPO brands
Jun 17, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Meet About T:me, the newest coffee shop taking the automat route
Meet About T:me, the newest coffee shop taking the automat route
Jun 15, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Regional Chains
NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s state-of-the-art drive thru, Starbucks’ new CEO hunt
NRN editors discuss Taco Bell’s state-of-the-art drive thru, Starbucks’ new CEO hunt
Jun 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Regional Chains
Smokin’ Oak delivers its pizzas with a side of self-serve alcohol
Smokin’ Oak delivers its pizzas with a side of self-serve alcohol
Jun 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Hannah’s Bretzel in Chicago sets standard for sustainability
Hannah’s Bretzel in Chicago sets standard for sustainability
Jun 8, 2022
byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor
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Jason Vaughn named CEO of Arizona-based Eegee’s
Jason Vaughn named CEO of Arizona-based Eegee’s
Jun 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings, Executive 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
May 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Loro Asian Smokehouse and Bar
Regional Chains
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
May 13, 2022
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1 Min Read
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
May 13, 2022
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1 Min Read
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
May 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
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
May 9, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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NRN editors discuss Kelli Valade’s new job, Starbucks’ unions, and the week in restaurant earnings
NRN editors discuss Kelli Valade’s new job, Starbucks’ unions, and the week in restaurant earnings
May 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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How Parker John's BBQ & Pizza is growing despite the pandemic
How Parker John's BBQ & Pizza is growing despite the pandemic
Apr 28, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Regional Chains
Biscuitville names Jeff Archer chief information officer
Biscuitville names Jeff Archer chief information officer
Apr 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Wings from Wingstop and Wings Over are infused with CBD, hemp, and terpenoids, oh my
Wings from Wingstop and Wings Over are infused with CBD, hemp, and terpenoids, oh my
Apr 19, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Regional Chains
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
Apr 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Chicken N Pickle concept readies new design in expansion push
Chicken N Pickle concept readies new design in expansion push
Apr 14, 2022
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
Seamore’s plans first expansion outside New York City
Seamore’s plans first expansion outside New York City
Apr 13, 2022
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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NRN editors discuss the Wendyverse, Applebee’s viral email about wages, and fast-casual Smashburger’s new full-service unit
NRN editors discuss the Wendyverse, Applebee’s viral email about wages, and fast-casual Smashburger’s new full-service unit
Apr 1, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Marketing & Branding
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
Mar 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Emerging Chains
5 emerging brands you need to know in Austin
5 emerging brands you need to know in Austin
Mar 24, 2022
byNRN staff
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NRN editors discuss restaurants closing Russian units, RRF’s future and Biden’s regulation of cryptocurrency
NRN editors discuss restaurants closing Russian units, RRF’s future and Biden’s regulation of cryptocurrency
Mar 11, 2022
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byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Bread Zeppelin is expanding to Houston
Bread Zeppelin is expanding to Houston
Feb 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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