Why is the WELL Building Standard Worth Striving For?

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Kip Serfozo, the East Coast design director for Cini-Little Int’l., talks about why the WELL Building Standard is one all should aspire to, especially now amid a labor shortage and global pandemic.

Virtual Brand Wing Boss Gets a Brick-and-Mortar Location

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Fans of the virtual brand Wing Boss now will be able to enjoy its menu in-house with the launch of the first brick-and-mortar Wing Boss restaurant.

Oil’s Sweet Spot: How to Get There and Maintain It

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Like many in the world of foodservice, you may assume that cooking oil performance is at its peak when you first start using it — but did you know there is actually a “sweet spot” closer to the middle of oil life?

Bellagreen Opens Carryout and Delivery-Only Prototype

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Located in Houston, the new prototype aims to provide a more seamless and faster experience for off-premise customers.

Expansion Roundup: Louisiana-Inspired Concept, Poke Bar and More Are on the Move

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This week in Expansion Roundup, a Louisiana-inspired concept, a healthy lifestyle eatery, a popular burger chain and a poke bar are set to open new locations. Here’s a look at the plans for the growing brands.

Saladworks and Frutta Bowls Debut in First U.S. Walmart

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Walmart shoppers in Rochester, N.Y., now have two fast-casual brands at their fingertips.

Grandson of Chick-fil-A Founder Named Next CEO

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Chick-fil-A is keeping the title of CEO in the family, as the grandson of the chain’s founder was named the next to lead.

Datassential Gauges How Operators Are Feeling About Vaccine Mandates

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The research firm Datassential polled operators to ask them how they felt about vaccination mandates.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Names New COO As Chain Hits Its 1,000-Location Milestone

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The fast-casual smoothie chain promoted its former senior vice president of operations, Richard Key, to COO.

Noodles & Co. Tests Second Ghost Kitchen

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After debuting its first ghost kitchen in Chicago in May, Noodles & Co. now is testing its second one in San Jose, Calif.