As part of a shift to a more conventional and less expensive model, the startup plans on “reducing” its fleet of van-based kitchens and replacing them with physical locations that offer delivery, pick-up and some dine-in options from the specific restaurants and celebrity chefs that the company has licensing deals with.
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Food & Hospitality
Ridgewood Restaurant Week sets return
The municipality's Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the annual promotion, with nearly 20 local eateries set to participate.
Read More »NJEDA announces new program to fight food insecurity
The $2.5 million FRIDG effort will assist retailers in the purchase and installation of temperature-controlled lockers to expand delivery and improve access in the state’s 50 Food Desert Communities.
Read More »Mars-owned M&M’s kicks off campaign to celebrate women ‘flipping the script’
The popular brand is unveiling limited edition packaging featuring its trio of female “spokescandies," in addition to committing to donate $1 from every special pack sold to support strategic partnerships with nonprofits.
Read More »Campbell helps Camden schools provide better nutrition for students
Over the next five years, the soup and snack giant plans to invest $5 million in Full Futures, a sweeping effort to make sure children are well fed and ready to thrive — both in the classroom and outside of it.
Read More »Food delivery businesses seek streamlined regulatory regime
A measure that aims to expedite the licensing process for New Jersey’s growing number of mobile dining operators is gaining traction in Trenton.
Read More »Popular French café opens second location in NJ
After opening its shop in Princeton’s Palmer Square 15 years ago, Chez Alice Patisserie became known for its pastries and elegant décor.
Read More »Grassi, NJFPA invite industry input for 2023 Food Manufacturers Survey
The 2023 survey will focus on concerns including, shifting consumer demands, supply chain disruptions and volatility in ingredient pricing.
Read More »The Habit Burger Grill opening newest restaurant in Central Jersey
The new location joins a dozen others across the state, with plans for an additional eatery to debut soon in Bloomfield, as well.
Read More »NJ pickle company, Wahlburgers accused of ‘misleading’ consumers
Wayne's Patriot Pickles, which manufactures the products for the Wahlberg family’s namesake grocery brand, is being sued over the way they are marketed.
Read More »Chip City, cookie concept backed by Shake Shack founder, is coming to NJ
The gourmet café chain will make its Garden State debut with three shops planned to open in North Jersey this winter.
Read More »Westville-based PrimoHoagies continues nationwide expansion (updated)
After a successful year of sales in 2020, the fast-growing franchise continued to see growth with a 21% year-over-year increase in gross sales in 2021 and another 18% year-over-year increase in gross sales in 2022.
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