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Dos Toros heats up catering to power its growth

The fast-casual burrito chain is unlocking its secret to catering: Keep it simple.

Chipotle says ‘no’ to faux meats

Products like those made by Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger don’t fit with the brand’s “food with integrity” principles, the chain says.

Operations

Chipotle CEO: 10% comps are ‘just the beginning’

Chipotle, in the midst of a massive turnaround, still sees room for growth despite posting a 13.2% increase in revenue and 7% jump in traffic for Q2.

Leadership

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar parent appoints a CFO

Tom Kurrikoff, formerly of TGI Fridays, will lead Rego Restaurant Group’s finances as it explores strategic acquisitions.

Emerging Brands

True Food Kitchen readies for off-premise as it grows

The full-service, health-focused chain—founded by restaurateur Sam Fox and wellness guru Dr. Andrew Weil more than a decade ago—is also launching a standalone cocktail/juice bar in Las Vegas.

Financing

Slim Chickens receives equity investment to fuel growth

The 80-unit fast-casual chain currently has 350 locations under development.

Leadership

Freshii hires a CFO

Daniel Haroun, who has worked for Restaurant Brands International, takes over the post from an executive who resigned earlier this year.

Emerging Brands

Fast-casual chain Dig Inn becomes Dig

The farm-to-table concept, which is expanding, launching a delivery service and opening a culinary training center, says its new name better reflects that it’s “more than a restaurant.”

Financing