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Financing

CapitalSpring makes a growth investment in Bushfire Kitchen

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2022

The private equity firm will help the five-unit fast-casual chain grow throughout Southern California and beyond.

Marketing

MOD Pizza hopes to capture busy parents during back-to-school season with its latest offer

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 07, 2022

The family bundle package, called "Fundle," comes in a game-covered carrying container and saves parents up to $10.

Marketing

Au Bon Pain reveals brighter and modernized new look

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 06, 2022

Parent Ampex Brands plans to open its first Café of the Future next year and will remodel existing corporate units.

Leadership

Rob Ertmann promoted to CEO of Mo’Bettahs

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2022

The fast-casual Hawaiian barbecue chain said that its new chief executive will focus on the company’s expansion.

Operations

Quiznos and Taco Del Mar hope to spark growth with prefab mini drive-thru units

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 24, 2022

The move attempts to speed the development process with fully equipped modular buildings.

Leadership

Saladworks' parent Woworks creates two VP of culinary positions to lead menu innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2022

In their new roles, Cole Thompson and Katie Cavuto will share responsibilities for the company’s six restaurant brands.

Emerging Brands

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill finds success in service

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 17, 2022

The fast-casual chain, which has an elevated service model, has become one of the country’s fastest growing brands and plans to be a $100 million concept by next year.

Marketing

Chipotle’s newest product mocks customers who ‘accidentally’ fill water cups with lemonade

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2022

The burrito chain will start selling a “Water Cup Candle” that smells like lemonade. Customers who buy one can get free lemonade.

Leadership

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill names Nico Nieto CMO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2022

The experienced marketing professional will lead advertising, loyalty and promotional programs at the 35-unit chain.

Financing

Sweetgreen and Shake Shack still have an urban problem

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 12, 2022

The Bottom Line: Both companies appear to be getting traction in the suburbs. But they have a big foot in slow-to-recover urban areas.

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