Sweetgreen names former Shake Shack culinary leader John Karangis executive chef
Sweetgreen has named John Karangis executive chef and senior vice president of culinary.
· FastCasual· October 23, 2026
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Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 3 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Fine dining.
Bobbie Lloyd brings a lifelong love of baking to Magnolia Bakery's C-suite
Magnolia Bakery started as a small neighborhood bake shop in New York City’s Greenwich Village and quickly rose to fame as a cupcake destination, thanks to “Sex and the City.” Today it numbers 53 locations and franchises are popping up around the U.S.
· Restaurant Business· August 4, 2026
Thai Ramen Eatery to Open at Original Site of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe
The Thai ramen concept is expanding its footprint in Manhattan with a new 10-year lease near Union Square at a historically significant restaurant site.
· Commercial Observer· June 26, 2026