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Fast Casual

Operations

Golden Corral takes a step away from the buffet

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 19, 2023

The new fast-casual Homeward Kitchen concept is finally getting ready to open in December.

Marketing

Chipotle dabbles in late-night hours, at least on Halloween

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 18, 2023

For the annual Boorito promotion this year, 53 college town locations will extend their hours until midnight.

Food

Sweetgreen makes the switch to extra virgin olive oil

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 18, 2023

In a move to upgrade quality, all of the chain’s proteins, veggies and grains will be cooked with EVOO starting Tuesday.

Operations

Hopdoddy joins the movement to go seed oil-free

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Texas-based burger chain joins Shake Shack in transitioning to a more planet-friendly vegetable oil alternative developed by Zero Acre Farms, which has Chipotle as a backer.

Operations

BurgerFi CEO begins making moves to evolve better-burger brand

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 17, 2023

The Florida-based chain acquired two franchise units and is plotting a return to Manhattan. Also, the fries will be improved.

Technology

Chipotle and Sweetgreen are in a robotic arms race

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 13, 2023

The two chains are duking it out for tech superiority as they attempt to prove that robotic makelines could transform the fast-casual space.

Food

Noodles know no boundaries with Nick Graff leading R&D at Noodles & Company

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2023

The executive chef and VP of culinary has accelerated innovation and taken the menu where it hasn’t ventured before.

Emerging Brands

A tale of 2 fast casuals—one Italian and one Indian—and how they grew

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 11, 2023

Piada Italian Street Food and Choolaah Indian BBQ both personalize the fast-casual model to fit their mission, with authentic food and passion driving growth.

Marketing

Post Malone is designing Raising Cane's units again, this time with a Dallas Cowboys theme

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 10, 2023

Scheduled to open Thursday, this unit combines Cowboys colors and memorabilia with Malone merch, displays of his "jorts," and the standard suit of armor.

Food

Veggie Grill shifts menu back to its whole-ingredient roots

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 10, 2023

Meat analogs are still available, but the plant-based chain is offering more for those seeking protein from tempeh, tofu, beans, nuts and seeds.

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