Kelsey Squire
Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director
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Kelsey Squire
Page 2Financing
Private-equity group L Catterton buys Uncle Julio’s
The acquisition aims to boost growth of the polished-casual Mexican chain.
Salsarita’s names new president
Ken Green will also serve as COO of the Mexican fast casual.
2016 was a busy year for restaurant openings, with everyone from Chipotle to Pepsi launching revamped or brand new concepts. Here’s a look at the most notable openings of 2016, divided into seven categories: offshoots, brand extensions, fried chicken brands, poke brands, new spots from the big guns, revamps and game changers.