Chipotle plans chef-driven, California-inspired spinoff

David Corson March 17, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill will debut a spinoff concept called Farmesa Fresh Eatery as part of the forthcoming Kitchen United Mix ghost kitchen facility in Santa Monica, California. The concept, which will have a soft opening later this month and officially launch in March, will feature a menu of California-inspired bowls created by James Beard Award-winning chef Nate Appleman. Restaurant Business

The 2023 Hybrid Summit

was held January 26th, 2023, Noon to 4 PM EST with Atlanta locals in person and rest of country virtual via Zoom

Giant Food adds fast-casual restaurant to store

Giant Food has paired with area restaurant chain Nalley Fresh to open its first fast-casual eatery in Giant’s Ellicott City, Maryland store. Nalley Fresh will offer bowls, salads and wraps at the location starting today and will fill third-party delivery orders via UberEats and DoorDash.