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Fry The Coop: Chicken Concept Growth in Fast Casual

Foodable

The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Established in 2017, the chain specializes in Nashville hot chicken, fries, and a wide variety of chicken sandwiches.

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Growing a Comfort Food Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fast-growing, fast-casual concept with corporate locations in Florida. In 2017, the company launched its franchising program nationwide and has open and operating franchisee locations in Florida, New York, Georgia and Texas.

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Has Private Equity Money Dried up for Restaurants?

Foodable

Fast Casual Drive-Thru? In 2021, the fast casual chain opened 31 units, with 18 in suburban and residential communities, Neman said. 1, 2017, through Jan. Sweetgreen will open its first drive-thru pickup window, or "Sweetlane," in Schaumburg, Illinois, within the next year, the chain announced Wednesday.

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47 Scaling Restaurants In Scandinavia To Keep An Eye On (Because They Are Awesome)

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These restaurants are scaling fast, and quite often venture far beyond their country of origin. Fast Casual Restaurant. This new chain (established in 2017) serves the traditional raw fish version but also other variations inspired by Asian taste and Scandinavian food culture. Casual Restaurant. Oli Oli Poke.

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Four Industry Trends to Boost Your Restaurant Business

Modern Restaurant Management

This might mean weaving elements of fast-casual dining into your design. On top of that, retail sales of plant-based foods that directly replace animal products grew by 17% from August 2017 through August 2018. Renovation is becoming a common theme in the restaurant industry. It could also include using minimalist concepts.

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The Best Mexican Restaurants in Washington DC

Restaurant Clicks

It should come to no surprise that Oyamel has received a Bib Gourmand in 2017 and 2018. A casual Mexican restaurant, seating is limited in their Del Ray location, though more spacious in their Arlington locations. A fun and casual restaurant, Guapos is perfect for a night out with friends or even a laid back date night.

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Sweetgreen Wants You to Do Sad Bowl Dinner Too

EATER

This isn’t the first time Sweetgreen employees have spoken up against the company; in 2020, a former employee sued Sweetgreen , alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination, and employees sued the company at least three times between 2014 and 2017, according to Inc. Instagram recipe developer Nasim Lahbichi partnered with Cava.