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- Rebecca Kilbreath
True Food Kitchen, restaurateur Sam Fox’s concept dedicated to the principles of Dr. Andrew Weil’s, plant-forward anti-inflammatory diet, has opened a new location in Chicago. This brings the chain’s growing portfolio to 16 locations throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Illinois with plans for seven additional restaurant openings in 2017.
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- Rebecca Kilbreath
A round up of interesting bits of news that came across the editor’s desk, including franchise news, mergers and acquisitions and OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America.
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- Rebecca Kilbreath
QSR hamburger concept Checkers & Rally’s announced its Model 4.0 growth strategy that includes three design plans for free-standing locations, a value-engineered on-site plan, a new modular building and a container building using reclaimed shipping containers as structural supports.
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- Toby Weber
Actor/rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Jackmont Hospitality have partnered to open a restaurant at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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- Amelia Levin
Back Yard Burgers has introduced a new, contemporary design that features an open kitchen and updated interiors along with an updated logo, website and uniforms. The chain’s largest franchisee, Resolute Brands, LLC, opened the first restaurant to sport the new look in Gulfport, Miss.
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- Amelia Levin
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has partnered with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) to take joint ownership of the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute (AHLEI). Currently owned by AHLA, AHLEI is recognized as the training and certifying body for the hospitality industry.
