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Multiconcept Restaurant Groups

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How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’How Bun Mee plans to become the ‘Shake Shack of Vietnamese sandwiches’

byJoanna Fantozzi

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Inflation has cooled for both quick-service and full-service restaurants, study finds Inflation has cooled for both quick-service and full-service restaurants, study finds

byJoanna Fantozzi

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New on the menu: Moroccan hot chicken and a crab tamale New on the menu: Moroccan hot chicken and a crab tamale

byBret Thorn

Nov 15, 2024

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Worlds of Flavor, pastrami with horseradish, and Cambodian food Worlds of Flavor, pastrami with horseradish, and Cambodian food

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The Michelin Guide awards stars in Texas for the first time The Michelin Guide awards stars in Texas for the first time

byKevin Gray

Nov 12, 2024

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October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry October job growth stagnates nationally, including the restaurant industry

byJoanna Fantozzi

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New York City, Massachusetts restaurants report sales, profit drops New York City, Massachusetts restaurants report sales, profit drops

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6 brands vying to be 'The Next Chipotle'

Jason Q. Freed, Senior Editor

April 29, 2015

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Seems like every week we hear a fast-casual concept touted as "The Next Chipotle." Here are some of the brands hoping to duplicate the burrito behemoth's success—and our thoughts on their chances.

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Jason Q. Freed

Senior Editor, Restaurant Hospitality

Jason joined Restaurant Hospitality magazine in April 2014 after reporting and writing hotel industry news for seven years at both print and online publications. Prior, he spent five years in the newspaper journalism field and has won several awards for his writing. Jason is a graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kent State University.

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