Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern knows he’s holding a different deck than most upstart fast casuals. His ace stands 7-foot-1, 300-plus pounds, and is one of the most recognizable human beings to walk the globe. But this is a well-worn story in the restaurant business. Many concepts, from steakhouses to virtual chains, have latched their fortunes to famous figures, with varying degrees of success.
The year s top headlines ranged from stories about robots automating the industry and the growth of Shaq s fast casual brand to updates on COVID-19, menu innovation and who took the top spot on the 2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
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