
Young Ones to Watch: Desi Saran, Founder and CEO of Sweetberry Bowls
The founder of Sweetberry Bowls discusses his entrepreneurial background and business growth.
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The founder of Sweetberry Bowls discusses his entrepreneurial background and business growth.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs three-store franchise deal in Alabama.

Uber Eats released a list of 2019’s most popular food options, with a focus on healthier and plant-based options.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs two-store franchise deal in New Jersey.
I Heart Mac & Cheese expands its presence in Georgia with a new franchise location in Augusta, introducing its vegan menu and offering a unique dining experience.

Burger King is sued for $5 million over allegations that it misleads consumers by marketing its Impossible Whoppers as vegan when they are cooked on the same grill as beef.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs Long Island franchise agreement.
Mac & Cheese restaurant brand is offering discounts and special promotions for the holiday season, including kids eat free on Black Friday.

Plant-based meat alternatives rose in 2019 with brands like Impossible Burger.
I Heart Mac & Cheese signs a three-store development agreement with Full Circle Restaurant Group in Colorado, with the first two locations opening next year.

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Wake up and smell the plant-based sausage! After testing in Manhattan markets, Dunkin’ is taking its new vegetarian-friendly Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich national much earlier than anticipated.

Carl's Jr. is the latest fast-casual company to board the plant-protein train with its new Beyond BBQ Cheeseburger.

McDonald's launched the 'P.L.T.' in Canada, its first foray into North American plant-based meat options, with operational barriers previously cited as a reason for lack of participation.

Impossible Foods is selling its plant-based burger in grocery stores, expanding its reach beyond the restaurant market.

Hardee's is testing two new plant-based menu items due in October, joining the Beyond Meat train, as plant-based options become more popular in the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industry.

T-Mobile partnered with Burger King to give away free food to Un-carrier customers.
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KFC is testing a plant-based chicken with Beyond Meat in Atlanta, Georgia.

Del Taco is rumored to be considering a sale, potentially seeking to establish itself as a QSR player in the digital ordering and in-store technology era.

Meatless options are a huge trend in restaurants in 2019, and private equity firm CapitalSpring, which has invested more than $1-billion in restaurant concepts, is monitoring to see if the trend will be a fad or a long-term sales generator.

Subway plans to serve plant-based food options starting next month, testing the Beyond Meatball Marinara at 685 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Beyond Meat's revenue increased by 486% in 2019, driven by the growth of its restaurant and foodservice division and the demand for its plant-based meat products.

Tim Hortons tests plant-based eggs from JUST in its home market locations, offering a new meat-free option to customers.