


Corner Bakery features seasonal egg-bowl, shrimp dishes
Winter 2019 menu at Corner Bakery spotlights protein, seafood Corner Bakery has introduced new dishes to add to its seasonal, winter lineup. The Dallas-based bakery-cafe chain announced the addition of […]

Muscle Maker Grill adds Impossible Burger option to menu
Muscle Maker Grill Impossible Burger offered alongside veggie patty Muscle Maker Grill has added the Impossible Burger, a plant-based protein. Muscle Maker’s protein option adds to the other diverse options […]

Noodles and Company offers shrimp zoodles, noodles ahead of Lent
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi, Penne Rosa with Shrimp are featured Noodles & Company is featuring a limited-time Zucchini Shrimp Scampi and adding a classic offering, Penne Rosa with Shrimp, to the […]

Qdoba tests Impossible, a plant-based, meatless option
Seasoned in-house, Impossible in test at Michigan Qdoba stores Qdoba will test the plant-protein alternative, Impossible, at select restaurants in Michigan, the company announced. Qdoba will put its own spin on […]

Melt Shop opens Union Square restaurant
Melt Shop has opened a new restaurant in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City. This will be the fifth restaurant for the Melt Shop in the city and […]

Chipotle launches image campaign to spotlight transparency, food prep
Digital, TV spots to feature employees, farming partners Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched one of its largest media and image campaigns aimed at increasing transparency and regaining the trust of […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shops serves up new openings winter 2019
Fuzzy’s Taco Shops is expanding with a bundle of new openings during winter 2019. The fast-casual chain is known for its Baja-style tacos, and has tallied more than 150 restaurants […]

Maryland entrepreneurs enter next Cava chapter with Zoes acquisition finalized
Cava has completed the acquisition of Zoe's Kitchen, according to an announcement from Cava November 21. Zoe’s shareholders received $12.75 per share in the all-cash transaction. Panera Founder Ron Shaich had backed the deal, which was funded by his Act II Holdings investment... SWaN & Legend Venture Partners and Revolution Growth.

Maryland entrepreneurs enter next Cava chapter with Zoe’s acquisition finalized
Cava has completed the acquisition of Zoe's Kitchen, according to an announcement from Cava November 21. Zoe’s shareholders received $12.75 per share in the all-cash transaction. Panera Founder Ron Shaich had backed the deal, which was funded by his Act II Holdings investment... SWaN & Legend Venture Partners and Revolution Growth.

Sweetgreen receives $200M in new funding led by Fidelity Investments
Sweetgreen, a health-oriented fast-casual chain, serving creative salads and bowls built around proteins, grains and vegetables, has raised $200M in its latest raise, following a $35M raise just three years ago. This new round was led by Fidelity Investments. Sweetgreen plans to use the investment to further advance its digital platform, it announced... allow the 90-unit chain to advance its supply chain platform through the use of blockchain.

Qdoba adds Pulled Pork and Queso Burrito to U.S., Canadian stores
Qdoba has introduced a Pulled Pork and Queso Burrito. The 750-unit fast-casual says its pulled pork is the leanest protein on the menu. Inside the burrito, guests will find the pulled pork, slow braised with a seasoning blend infusing it with tomatoes, onion, garlic and mild chile flavors, nestled in a warm flour tortilla with a cilantro-lime white rice and seasoned with black beans, cilantro, and topped with pico de gallo, shredded cheese and Qdoba’s 3-Cheese Queso.