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Fuku's new chicken sandwich pays tribute to Pride Month

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 08, 2023

Every June, David Chang’s fast casual offers a sandwich LTO to support the LGBTQIA+ community. The Sashay Filet Biscuit is the latest.

Operations

All Sweetgreen units will be automated within five years, CEO predicts

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 07, 2023

And in other fast-casual highlights from investor conferences: Portillo's is killing it in the Sun Belt, and Potbelly is carrying momentum into 2Q.

Food

Hawaiian concepts grow by spreading Aloha beyond the Islands

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 07, 2023

Diners come to Hawaiian barbecue chains for plate lunches and tropical flavors, but a generous serving of island spirit is also boosting growth.

Emerging Brands

Longtime Applebee's and Panera operator gives Jinya Ramen Bar a try

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2023

Doherty Enterprises has signed on to bring the Asian concept to the Greater New York City area.

Operations

Chipotle cuts 25 jobs from corporate support centers

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 06, 2023

A reorganization in May also included adding new roles in an ongoing effort to deliver on aggressive growth goals, the company said.

Financing

Cava aims for $2.1B valuation with IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 05, 2023

The Washington, D.C.-based chain priced its shares between $17 and $19, which would raise more than $274 million.

Emerging Brands

How South Korea's bb.q Chicken became one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S.

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2023

After some brand tinkering and a little help from Netflix, the chain has Americans hooked on its “best of the best quality” Korean fried chicken.

Operations

IHOP shuts down its fast-casual spinoff, Flip'd

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 01, 2023

After about two years and four locations, the pancake chain said it would apply lessons from the grab-and-go concept to other parts of its business.

Operations

Former Wendy's exec to lead development at Chipotle

By Lisa Jennings on May 31, 2023

Joining the fast-casual Chipotle on June 19, Stephen Piacentini replaces CDO Tabassum Zalotrawala, who moved to McDonald's earlier this year.

Operations

Panera guests can now pick up digital orders via drive-thru

By Lisa Jennings on May 31, 2023

When ordering online or through the app, consumers can select Drive-Thru Pick-Up, so they don't have to leave their cars.

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