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Restaurants Cheesecake Factory/RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen The Cheesecake Factory is expanding beyond its flagship brand by developing a fast-casual concept. It also will open a second unit of its RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen next year. Houlihan’s Houlihan’s is focusing on remodeling the chain’s restaurants and revamping menus to reflect regional tastes and solidify the brand’s position in the “posh-casual” segment. Units in Dallas and Leawood, Kan., recently underwent unique remodels. Each subsequent remodel is slated to have its own personality, look and feel. Zeps Epiq Sandwiches/Quiznos Quiznos is experimenting with a new Zeps Epiq Sandwiches concept in its Denver location.
Le Duff America Groupe Le Duff’s U.S. subsidiary, Le Duff America, aims to expand its Bruegger’s Bagels and La Madeleine Country French Cafe chains by focusing more aggressively on franchising. The company also will open up to six company-owned Brioche Doree locations in 2017. Melt Shop The New York-based grilled cheese chain Melt Shop plans to double its number of stores. Portillo’s Portillo’s will open a location in Champaign, Ill., near the University of Illinois, as part of its expansion plan to have 50 locations in five states by the end of 2017.
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