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Mo Bettahs is inviting a new style of backyard barbecue to The Lone Star State, serving family recipes straight from Hawaii when it opens its fourth Texas location next week. The store is in Sachse, part of the DFW metroplex, at 8010 S.

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their concepts to FCES attendees.

San Diego-based Qdoba, which has 750 restaurants in 45 states, is planning for rapid expansion. The privately-held company expects to double in size over the next decade, opening 40 restaurants this year, followed by 60 in 2024, and over 80…

Sankranti Indian Kitchen will soon open its third restaurant next month near Atlanta-based Georgia Tech in West Midtown at 85 5th Street in the Technology Square Research Building. "Were delighted to share our flavorful, healthy fare with guests in this…

Nashville-based Captain Ds is opening its third Express model, a prototype featuring a double drive-thru and carryout service only, in the St. Louis-area market at 8001 N.

Crisp & Green, owned by Steele Brands, has entered the Illinois market, opening at 899 N. Milwaukee Ave., in Vernon Hills and marking the brands entry into 11 states.

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding a restaurant in Leeds, U.K., under the direction of long-time partner Boparan Restaurant Group, which owns several other locations in England. "We are so excited to share our hand-breaded chicken tenders and energetic dining experience…

Savvy Sliders is making a name for itself with fresh, never frozen all-beef sliders, hand-breaded chicken strips and hand-spun milkshakes. Company officials say the brand could reach 400 to 500 units within the next five years.

Wing Zone opened Wing Zone Hot Chicken and Wings Restaurant last week in Las Vegas featuring two Nashville Hot Chicken-inspired menu items: Hot Chicken Tenders and Hot Chicken Sandwiches. The entrees are served in four heat levels: no spicy, mild,…

Craveworthy Brands has created Lucky Cat Poke Company, a fast casual poke restaurant concept opening its first brick-and-mortar location Thursday at the Oakbrook Center in suburban Chicago. Craveworthy, which owns Genghis Grill, BDs Mongolian Grill, Flat Top Grill, Wing it…