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Food & drink
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

First-ever dual Applebee's and IHOP restaurant to debut in New York this month

Applebee's and IHOP opened their first combined restaurant in Hawthorne, New York, offering both full menus from a single kitchen with shared staff.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

El Pollo Loco puts a spotlight on its high-protein menu items

El Pollo Loco launched a Protein Packed menu section featuring over two dozen items with 20+ grams of protein, capitalizing on the high-protein food trend.
#nadc-burger
fromEater LA
2 days ago
LA food

A Pro Skateboarder and Fine Dining Chef Bring Their Viral Wagyu Burger Restaurant to LA

NADC Burger, a wagyu smash burger restaurant co-founded by Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and skateboarder Neen Williams, opened in Westwood Village after expanding from Austin to multiple U.S. cities.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
9 months ago

You can only get Wagyu burgers at this SoHo burger joint

Chef Phillip Frankland Lee brings NADC Burger, emphasizing a single Wagyu burger, to NYC after success in Texas.
LA food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

A Pro Skateboarder and Fine Dining Chef Bring Their Viral Wagyu Burger Restaurant to LA

NADC Burger, a wagyu smash burger restaurant co-founded by Chef Phillip Frankland Lee and skateboarder Neen Williams, opened in Westwood Village after expanding from Austin to multiple U.S. cities.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
9 months ago

You can only get Wagyu burgers at this SoHo burger joint

Chef Phillip Frankland Lee brings NADC Burger, emphasizing a single Wagyu burger, to NYC after success in Texas.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Every Habit Signature Sandwich, Ranked - Tasting Table

Habit Burger & Grill offers diverse menu options beyond burgers, including chicken, steak, fish, and vegetarian sandwiches suitable for varied dining preferences.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Raising Cane's ready to open second San Jose restaurant

Raising Cane's chain is known for maintaining a strict menu focus—just chicken fingers with one signature dipping sauce, crinkle-cut fries, cole slaw and Texas toast. Customers may purchase a single chicken finger, a few as a combo, loaded on a sandwich or in large party packs.
Silicon Valley food
Silicon Valley food
fromDaily News
3 days ago

Panera Bread has a new discount; here's how it works

Panera's Mix & Match menu requires purchasing at least two items at $4.99 each for a $9.98 minimum, not a single $4.99 meal as the marketing suggests.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Worst Sit-Down Chain For Cheeseburgers Is Better Known For Its Breakfast - Tasting Table

According to Tasting Table's assessment of this lackluster cheeseburger, it's about as underwhelming as you can possibly imagine. With an uninspired patty that comes across as dry and bland, housed in a stiff bun that can be described as anything but fluffy, even the presence of cheese couldn't save it.
Berlin food
#restaurant-expansion
fromFortune
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Cava trounces fast-casual peers with 22% revenue growth, surpassing $1 billion in sales for the first time | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Cava trounces fast-casual peers with 22% revenue growth, surpassing $1 billion in sales for the first time | Fortune

Food & drink
fromFortune
6 days ago

Cava, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle are finally realizing they need to look beyond the "slop bowl" | Fortune

Bowl-based restaurant chains like Sweetgreen, Chipotle, and Cava face declining sales due to waning consumer interest in customizable bowls, prompting menu innovations including wraps and protein-focused options.
fromThe Infatuation
1 week ago

TrueBurger - Review - Uptown Oakland - San Francisco - The Infatuation

TrueBurger is the call for a no-nonsense burger, shakes, and fries combo that'll satisfy any urge for something juicy, sweet, and fried. At this shoebox-sized counterservice spot on Grand Avenue (there's a larger on Broadway), the burgers are simplicity at its finest, with just garlic mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
LA food
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Review: Buffalo Wild Wings Predictably Nails Its New Sauces And Flubs Everything Else - Tasting Table

Buffalo Wild Wings released new menu items including a boozy beverage, appetizer, sandwich, and sauces, with mixed results compared to the chain's stronger wing offerings.
San Jose Sharks
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

Championship Pizzas Land at Downtown San Jose's Marketcenter

Slice House, led by 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani, opens at Marketcenter on Coleman Avenue in Downtown San Jose, replacing Blaze Pizza with a fast-casual concept expanded to over 135 locations across eight states.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Texas' Best Hidden Gem For Delicious, Dirt-Cheap Burgers - Tasting Table

And that's only part of what it has to offer. Dig a little deeper, and you will find that this state is full of hidden gems, one of which is an incredibly affordable burger joint. Tucked in a corner of West Avenue in San Antonio, Murf's Better Burger is the place to be when you want to fill your stomach without emptying your purse.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The International Mexican Chain That Originated In Denver Over 30 Years Ago - Tasting Table

Chipotle began as a single Denver restaurant in 1993 and grew into a global fast-casual chain by offering high-quality, customizable made-to-order burritos.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
3 months ago

This Homage to Panda Express Comes From a Top Los Angeles Chef

Jade Rabbit is a casual, affordable Chinese American restaurant serving flavorful, inventive fast-casual bowls—highlighting Sichuan fried chicken, mango-orange chicken, vegetable sides, and Canto steamed salmon.
LA food
fromEater LA
3 months ago

This Silver Lake Poke Shop Makes Weekday Lunches Way Less Boring

Ohana Superette offers fast, ahi-tuna-focused build-your-own poke bowls in a warm Silver Lake dining room, with vegan options, snacks, and quick service under 20 minutes.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
4 months ago

Reina's Restaurant - Review - Crocker-Amazon - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Reina's offers flavorful Salvadoran pupusas—revuelta, chicharrón, and a zucchini-and-cheese vegetarian—served quickly in a casual, jukebox-filled setting.
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Boston Market Has Shrunk To Just A Handful Of States. What Happened? - Tasting Table

For children of the 90s Boston Market always seemed like a beacon of homestyle cooking amid a sea of cheap burgers, but that reputation hasn't saved the chain from collapsing in recent years. Founded in 1985 as Boston Chicken in the Massachusetts village of Newtonville, the restaurant was imagined as a healthy, higher-end alternative to normal fast food. In some ways it was on the leading edge of "fast casual" dining, offering something closer to home cooked food but with the speed and prices of fast food.
Food & drink
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I spent $50 at Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! restaurant. It beat every other fast-food chain's chicken sandwich and tenders.

Chicken Guy! in Atlantic City delivers great value: perfectly crispy chicken tenders with flavorful dipping sauces and a standout chicken sandwich.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

$25 for that? Consumers are going elsewhere for lunch.

Fast-casual chains are losing customers as 'slop bowl' offerings fail to deliver perceived value and experience, while diners seek more satisfying, affordable alternatives.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Why fast casual chains like Chipotle and Cava are losing their freshness

Fast-casual 'slop bowls' have become overpriced, prompting diners to choose sit-down casual restaurants where perceived value and service justify similar prices.
#panera-bread
fromTasting Table
10 months ago
Berlin food

Review: Panera's New Croissant Toast Sandwiches And Strawberry Caprese Salad Are Instant Lunchtime Classics - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
10 months ago
Berlin food

Review: Panera's New Croissant Toast Sandwiches And Strawberry Caprese Salad Are Instant Lunchtime Classics - Tasting Table

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 months ago

The Failed Tex-Mex Chain That Was Almost As Popular As Chi-Chi's - Tasting Table

Don Pablo's Grille Mexicana was once a thriving Tex-Mex chain but filed for bankruptcy in 2017.
Marketing
fromFortune
6 months ago

Chili's has poured $105 million into its marketing budget in just 3 years-and sales are sizzling

Chili's has achieved a 24% sales increase and a 16% rise in traffic, driven by enhanced marketing strategies and a focus on value.
E-Commerce
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 months ago

Sonny's BBQ Expands Leadership Team with Key Executive Hires to Drive Franchise Growth - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sonny's BBQ enhances franchise growth strategy with new executive hires for operational excellence and development.
E-Commerce
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 months ago

Menu Engineering That Works: How Shake Shack's Strategic Changes Boosted Profitability and Customer Loyalty - Food & Beverage Magazine

Shake Shack's menu engineering aligns core concept, profitability, and operational simplicity for sustainable growth.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

A Palestinian home kitchen reopens in Watts with falafel and fundraisers for Gaza

Mid East Eats offers fast-casual Palestinian cuisine in L.A. and is the first legally permitted home kitchen in Watts.
E-Commerce
fromHarvard Business Review
7 months ago

Shake Shack's Digital Playbook: More Tech, Same Hospitality?

Shake Shack balances digital innovation with its hospitality roots, using technology to enhance guest experiences without losing its core values.
#indian-cuisine
#chipotle
fromTasting Table
9 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Is Chipotle An Ingredient? How A Dried Chili Pepper Gave Its Name To A Popular Restaurant Chain - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
9 months ago
Silicon Valley food

Is Chipotle An Ingredient? How A Dried Chili Pepper Gave Its Name To A Popular Restaurant Chain - Tasting Table

Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
7 months ago

Honeygrow Brings Fresh, Customizable Stir-Fry and Salads to Glen Burnie, MD - Food & Beverage Magazine

Honeygrow expands its fast-casual footprint in the Mid-Atlantic with a new restaurant in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
8 months ago

Tahini's Bitcoin Treasury: How A Family Chain Outsmarted Inflation

Tahini's Restaurants has significantly increased their growth and financial stability by integrating Bitcoin into its business strategy.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Shake Shack's new Atlanta restaurant pours cocktails with your burger

Shake Shack's new Atlanta location introduces its first full bar, encouraging longer visits with specialty cocktails like boozy chocolate shakes.
NYC food
fromEater NY
8 months ago

A Pioneering African Fast-Casual Restaurant Shuts Down in Harlem

Teranga restaurant is closing its original location in Harlem after nearly six and a half years of operation.
#smashburgers
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

These are the best burger chains in the Northeast, according to Yelp

Yelp identified Shake Shack as the top burger chain in the Northeast, known for its gourmet flair and high-quality ingredients.
Boston food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Aqui Cal-Mex, in strategic move, will close one San Jose restaurant, open another

In essence, the idea is to broaden Aqui's customer base geographically, leading to the decision to close one restaurant while focusing on opening in new areas.
Silicon Valley food
NYC startup
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Noodles & Company closing more locations: Doomed list now up to 21 as restaurant chains trim down in 2025

Noodles & Company will close up to 21 restaurants due to financial pressures but remains optimistic about growth and performance.
Chicago
fromTasting Table
9 months ago

The Restaurant Chain That Helped Popularize Chicago's Iconic Hot Dog Style - Tasting Table

Portillo's has played a significant role in popularizing the Chicago-style hot dog since 1963.
fromLondon On The Inside
9 months ago

Dumplings' Legend Is Opening a Second, More Casual Restaurant in Chancery Lane

Dumplings' Legend founders are expanding with a new site, Love Dumplings' Legend, in Chancery Lane, London, expected to open on May 12, 2025.
London food
Portland food
fromEater SF
10 months ago

A Fast-Casual Taqueria Finds a Second Home Feeding Sports Fans at Thrive City

Taco Primo marks a significant shift for the Snug team into fast-casual dining, featuring Mexican cuisine from experienced chef Adrian Garcia.
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