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    How Sweet Chick Evolved into a Growth-Ready Fast Casual
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    A New, Transformational Era Begins at BurgerFi
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    How Smokin' Oak is Building its Own Pizza Category
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      Desserts from JARS.
      Dessert Fast Casual JARS by Fabio Viviani to Open in Chicago
      The unit will serve as the brand's flagship and innovation kitchen.
      Sandwiches from Ike's Love and Sandwiches.
      Ike's Love & Sandwiches is Coming to Peoria, Arizona
      A grand opening celebration will be held July 22.
      The new Mici Italian store in Arizona.
      Mici Italian Opens First Store in Arizona
      The restaurant has 40 seats inside and 65 spots for its patio.
      Sweet Chick's chicken and waffles.
      How Sweet Chick Evolved into a Growth-Ready Fast Casual
      The 5-unit chain is backed by Founders Table Restaurant Group.
      The new Mici Italian store in Arizona.

      Mici Italian Opens First Store in Arizona

      Mici Italian (Mici) a fast-growing, family-owned fast casual chain based out of Denver, Colorado, opens its first Arizona doors today, June 29, 2022, bringing its brand of fresh, family-focused I
      Sweet Chick's chicken and waffles.

      How Sweet Chick Evolved into a Growth-Ready Fast Casual

      Backed by rap icon Nas and Founders Table Restaurant Group, the five-unit Sweet Chicken is looking to expand nationally. 

      Huey Magoo's store in South Carolina.

      Huey Magoo's Opens First South Carolina Restaurant

      Huey Magoo’s - the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken” - celebrates its newest franchise store with the grand opening today of its first restaurant in South Carolina in Greenville, President and CEO Andy H

      The Human Bean Expands in Brunswick, Ohio

      The Human Bean, a national leader in drive-thru specialty coffee and premium beverages, has opened a new drive-thru in Brunswick, OH at 3479 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH.
      Mici Italian's new design.

      Mici Italian Unveils Rebranded Store Design

      Mici Italian, Denver’s family-owned destination for pizza, pasta, salads and more, has rebranded in partnership with Denver-based branding experts Wunder Werkz.
      PLNT's chili fries.

      PLNT Burger Opens Three Units in New York City

      PLNT Burger - the plant-based, fast casual restaurant concept dedicated to crafting and redefining some of America’s favorite foods like burgers, soft-serve and more - announce its expansion in New Yo
      Little Caesars

      Little Caesars Eyes At Least 16 Restaurants in Hawaii

      Little Caesars is looking to grow its presence in paradise with a goal of opening more than 16 new franchise stores across the Hawaiian Islands by 2027.
      Soul & Smoke brisket.

      Soul & Smoke Opens Walk-Up Eatery in Chicago

      Soul & Smoke, purveyors of some of Chicago’s best chef-crafted BBQ and comfort food, announced the opening of their walk-up eatery at Rockwell on the River on Wednesday, June 29.
      BurgerFi's plant-based burger.

      A New, Transformational Era Begins at BurgerFi

      Under a different leadership team, the fast casual is prepared for a more stable development plan and several technological initiatives to propel it into the future. 

      Velvet Taco at Grandscape in Texas.

      Velvet Taco Opens in Texas' Grandscape Shopping Complex

      Velvet Taco, the Dallas-born home to adventurous and unique tacos, opens its 24th restaurant in Texas (its 34th Nationwide!) in the premier entertainment district better known as Grandscape in The Col
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