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Panera Bread has created a line of toasted baguettes — Green Goddess Caprese, Pepperoni Mozzarella and Smoky Buffalo Chicken. "At Panera, our chefs and bakers know that our iconic Panera baguette is beloved by our guests as a side to…

Although its only been a year since Tampa-based Capital Tacos opened its first brick-and-mortar location, the concept anticipates the store count to hit 20 by years end, with units opening in Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando and south Florida. "2022 proved to…

Del Taco has opened in Bernalillo, New Mexico, according to a press release. The restaurant will be holding a grand opening celebration from Jan. 9-13 with daily deals and contests. "Del Taco has a strong, loyal fan base here in…

Marcos Pizza has opened its latest store in Oviedo, Florida, according to a press release. The unit is owned and operated by Orlando resident Sam Sobh. Having moved to Orlando, Florida, in 2012 from Michigan to become a general manager at a Marcos Pizza location, Sobh eventually purchased his first location in 2014 at age 23.

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual concept serving sandwiches and salads, is opening Jan. 17 in Santa Claras northern tech corridor at Mission Park Marketplace, 2040 Wyatt Dr.

Bonchon, which serves hand-brushed Korean fried chicken, opened Dec. 31 in Mason, Ohio, at 8467 S.

Los Angeles-based Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken has signed an area representative agreement with Restaurant Management Group-Mid Atlantic to open over 25 locations over the next four years in Virginia. The first will open soon in Woodbridge and a second…

California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening locations next week in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and in Saratoga Springs, Utah. "We have a long history with the state of New Jersey, and were so proud to say weve added East…

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened its first Cheshire Oaks location in the U.K. thanks to its partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group, which owns several locations in England. "Boparan Restaurant Groups consistent dedication to the Slim Chickens brand and their teams effort to grow our global footprint across the U.K.

Neil Hershman, the owner and CEO of 16 Handles in New York City, has acquired the bakeable cookie dough brand, DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections. Details of the transaction were not disclosed, but Hershman will immediately retain the role of CEO and owner of DŌ.