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Freshii taps techie diners for creative ideas

Through its Project campaign, Freshii is seeking ideas using call-to-action messages throughout the store from members of 1871 and entrepreneurs.

Kelsey Squire, Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

January 15, 2016

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Is opening a restaurant in an entrepreneurial hub the best way to solicit operational ideas? The fast-casual, health-minded chain Freshii is about to find out. Its latest Chicago location, which opened in September and sits at the entrance of tech hub 1871, is set up as an incubator of sorts, soliciting solutions within eight categories—spanning menu, disposal, refrigeration, efficiency and seating—from employees of the 325-plus startup companies that set up shop next door.

Location: 1871 co-working space in Chicago’s River North neighborhood
Footprint: 1,400 square feet
Sample price: A Ninja Salad with Asian dressing is $6.49

This article appeared in the December issue of Restaurant Business, FSD’s sister publication.

About the Author

Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

Kelsey Squire is editor-in-chief of FoodService Director. Prior to joining Winsight Media's foodservice group, she specialized in B2B creative across a number of industries, including financial services, foodservice, construction and insurance. She has yet to meet a burger she doesn’t like.

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