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Fast Casual

Financing

Cava Group says it might go public

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2023

The fast-casual chain, which operates Cava Grill and Zoe's Kitchen, has confidentially filed SEC documents for an initial public offering.

Emerging Brands

Untamed Brands looks to expand growing portfolio with a coffee player

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2023

The multi-brand platform created by a former Chipotle Mexican Grill exec is preparing to add a new category to the family.

Operations

Pie Five drops large pizzas to return to individualized pies

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2023

But the fast-casual chain also makes value move to appeal to families with buy-three-get-fourth-free offer.

Technology

Why Newk’s Eatery is using robots to answer the phone

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2023

Its restaurants were struggling to handle the volume, so the chain turned to AI for help.

Food

Native Foods taps into Italian beef’s popularity to launch a meatless version

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 02, 2023

Chef Chris Bertke remakes the Chicago favorite, delivering the sandwich’s flavor and nostalgia to plant-based eaters.

Emerging Brands

Gregg Majewski on Craveworthy’s strategy for building emerging brands

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2023

Synergies with Mongolian Concepts are designed to make the economic model work for both new and existing franchisees.

Operations

Former Jimmy John’s CEO launches new platform for growing fast-casual brands

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2023

Gregg Majewski partnered with FG Financial Group Inc. to create the new Craveworthy LLC.

Food

Chickenhawk breaks out of the chicken sandwich rut with a 2.0 model

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 27, 2023

Popeyes success with its chicken sandwich started a deluge on menus, but this new fast casual is putting some different ideas between the buns.

Topics

Chipotle launches campaign to hire 15,000 for upcoming ‘burrito season’

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 26, 2023

This year’s massive hiring effort includes behind-the-scenes videos and a focus on the career-growth opportunities.

Food

Smashburger tests a new burger made with real plants

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2023

The Plant-Based Classic Smash Burger is made with jackfruit, which can be substituted for another protein in any menu item.

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