January 2018

Upward Projects (“Upward Projects” or the “Company”), the Phoenix-based hospitality group behind Postino WineCafé (“Postino”), Joyride Taco House, Windsor, Churn and Federal Pizza, announced that it has received a significant investment from Brentwood Associates (“Brentwood”), a leading growth-oriented private equity firm with extensive experience supporting innovative brands on the rise. Upward Projects was founded by…

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According to Global food, restaurant and hotel consultancy Baum + Whiteman’s latest trend report, the new year sees the rise of multiple cuisines, greater influence of technology, popping up of one-item restaurants (again), and many more. The main focus: vegetarian fast food meals. For Chicago, this isn’t a totally new concept, but that’s why we…

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Fast Casual Concept Positioned To Exceed $1B in Systemwide Sales Worldwide by 2022 LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza today announced the addition of four key members to its leadership team in support of the company’s goal to exceed $1B in systemwide sales worldwide by its 10th birthday, in 2022. …

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza today announced the launch of its “Puttin’ In Work” campaign, showcasing the company’s focus on making its dough in restaurant each day. Guests who share this hard working mentality are encouraged to visit Blaze’s website to receive a special free pizza offer. Since its inception, the…

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