Mendocino Farms will open in West Village, expanding its presence in the Dallas market. The restaurant at 3700 McKinney Avenue will be unveiled Tuesday, July 12. The new unit marks the third in the market, with two more openings planned in Dallas later this year.
Qdoba Mexican Eats debuted a Citrus Lime Shrimp rolling out at participating US and Canadian restaurants. The limited-time offer will add sustainably-sourced shrimp, which is also Best Aquaculture Practices rated. The protein will be featured in chef-crafted Signature Eats, The Surf & Turf Burrito or Bowl and Citrus Lime Shrimp Burrito or Bowl.
Curry Up Now named Abhijit Kamath director of culinary & flavor. Kamath will create new, authentic dishes that align with the brand’s existing offerings, the Indian restaurant chain said. Curry Up Now further revealed its new director is one of the youngest culinary directors in the United States for a fast-casual franchise chain.
Sweetgreen released a Peach + Goat Cheese Salad as part of its early summer menu. A Summer Teriyaki Bowl and Pesto Summer Veggies are also on the menu.
The Habit Burger Grill added Chargrilled Peach Salad to the menu. The seasonal, summer addition reflects The Habit Burger’s “creative culinary culture,” suggested the burger chain in an announcement.
In partnership with TiNDLE, Veggie Grill launched Grilled BBQ Chick’n Sandwich and Chinese Chick’n Salad at its locations nationwide. Thirty restaurants in five markets will serve the 100% plant-based “chick’n” menu items with this new rollout.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers introduced a Double Bacon BBQ Steakburger. The Wichita, Kan.-based burger chain also returned the Key Lime Pie Concrete and premium white cheddar cheese curds.
Nomoo New American Burgers has partnered with franchise-development firm Fransmart to ignite its franchising program. Operating within the $29.4B market for plant-based food, according to data cited by Fransmart, the meatless burger concept readies accelerated growth.
Panera Bread opened its first Panera To Go store, which offers the chain’s Rapid Pick-Up and Delivery orders only, in Chicago. This is the first of three To Go stores, where customers order ahead on Panera’s website or app only, slated to debut. The digital-only unit reduces the front of house, but maximizes space for delivery drivers and customers picking up orders from Rapid Pick-Up and Panera Delivery shelves.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop secured a four-unit development agreement for expansion into Utah, as well as growth in its Colorado market. The deal with franchise partner John Cassity will set a new milestone for the number of states in which Fuzzy’s operates.
