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Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory’s fast-casual concept has a name: Social Monk

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2018

Social Monk Asian Kitchen will be the chain’s second try at an Asian concept and will debut this fall.

Financing

Millstone Capital buys Native Foods Café

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2018

The owner of the Lion’s Choice chain acquired the 13-unit, plant-based fast-casual concept.

Marketing

Jersey Mike’s to sponsor an e-sports league

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2018

The sandwich chain is getting on the gaming league bandwagon by sponsoring the League of Legends Championship Series.

Operations

Jersey Mike’s rethinks its restaurants for the on-demand consumer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2018

The company is looking to adjust its restaurants for mobile ordering and delivery as it seeks to maintain its quick pace.

Leadership

B.Good appoints Chris Fuqua CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2018

Company founder Anthony Ackil is stepping down to spend time with his family and focus on “his next chapter in life.”

Leadership

Jayson Tipp named CEO of Pincho Factory

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2018

Co-founder Otto Othman will expand his role and while co-founder Nedal Ahmad will transition into a new role.

Leadership

Naf Naf Grill founder Sahar Sander dies

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2018

He turned an old Taco Bell into one of the fastest-growing chains in the country.

Marketing

Chipotle will sponsor a 'Fortnite' team

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2018

The burrito chain is jumping on the esports bandwagon with its sponsorship of TSM’s "Fortnite" team.

Financing

Panera Bread owner to buy Pret A Manger

By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2018

The sale adds to JAB Holding Co.’s growing collection of coffee chains.

Financing

Why restaurant chains aren’t going public right now

By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2018

Weak sales and poor stock performance are conspiring to create another dry spell for restaurant IPOs, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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