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Shake Shack breaks out the fine china, white tablecloths and (canned) wine for high-end experience

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 22, 2023

For $20, guests can book the luxury trappings to go with the new White Truffle LTOs, but only at select locations.

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Robert Chicken to bring Korean-style chicken fried by robots to New York City

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 21, 2023

Flagship is designed to showcase the robotic technology, which Seoul-based startup Robo Arete hopes to bring to U.S. restaurants.

Financing

Customers returned to Shake Shack in January

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 16, 2023

The fast-casual, "better burger" chain is positioning itself to capture trade-down diners with truffles and more plant-based options. It is also working to rebuild profit margins.

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Chipotle agrees to independent audit on workforce equity

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 16, 2023

As a result, the New York State Common Retirement Fund has withdrawn a shareholder proposal seeking more information about the fast-casual restaurant chain's diversity, equity and inclusion practices. But now Brinker International is a target.

Emerging Brands

Chipotle reveals details of its new Farmesa concept

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2023

The “California-inspired fresh eatery,” slated to open in Santa Monica, Calif., will help the fast-casual burrito restaurant chain test and learn for future growth.

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Founder of plant-based Project Pollo tests concept with real chicken

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 14, 2023

The new Side Chicks, which will be tested in San Antonio, aims for a broader audience, rather than being limited only to plant eaters.

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Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel goes full service with the new Calico Fish House

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 13, 2023

The concept is the flagship for American Gravy Restaurant Group, a multi-brand operation that is preparing for growth.

Operations

Chipotle appears to be testing a new concept

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 10, 2023

A new Kitchen United Mix location scheduled to open in Santa Monica, Calif., this month will include a concept called Farmesa that appears to have ties to Chipotle.

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Wendy's makes a big climate action commitment

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 09, 2023

The burger giant says it will reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030.

Operations

Chipotle to test a robotic makeline and new grills

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 07, 2023

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain reported a disappointing fourth quarter but said its "back to basics" focus is paying off with positive transactions in January.

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