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The list of challenges the restaurant industry faces seems endless: COVID hangover, staffing shortages, the price of eggs, wage hikes, skyrocketing rents, to name a few. Survivors like Debbie Roxarzade adapt and grow.

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Rachel’s Kitchen is collecting donations at six of their locations across the Las Vegas valley to help our neighbors in Southern California.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Restaurants in the Las Vegas valley continue to step in to aid victims of the Southern California wildfires as thousands have been displaced.

Let’s unite to help our neighbors in California who’ve lost their homes and businesses due to wildfires. Rachel’s Kitchen is calling on Las Vegas valley residents to donate and show your support.

This MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Rachel’s Kitchen Las Vegas and Henderson neighborhood locations will accept donations to be delivered this week to Los Angeles residents displaced by the devastation.

As the new year brings fresh opportunities, why not kick it off by improving yourself and exploring some of the fantastic restaurants in Frisco?

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LAS VEGAS, NV – November 9, 2024 – Debbie Roxarzade has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Female Thought Leader of the Year – Consumer Products category in the 21st annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

LAS VEGAS, NV. — Rachel’s Kitchen – the Las Vegas-based, fresh casual eatery known for its wholesome food and delicious recipes – has officially opened its first Texas location in Frisco. Situated at 3620 The Star Blvd. #1200, within the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters complex, the new franchise marks a pivotal step in the brand’s continued expansion efforts.

Rachel’s Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based brand serving sandwiches, juices, salads and breakfast, has opened its first Texas location in Frisco. Situated at 3620 The Star Blvd., within the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters complex, the franchise marks a pivotal step in the brand’s continued expansion efforts, said Debbie Roxarzade, CEO and founder of Rachel’s Kitchen.

Rachel’s Kitchen — named after founder Debbie Roxarzade’s daughter — just celebrated its 18th anniversary and is hoping to expand to new markets

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Operators believe digital menu boards are transforming the quick-service drive-thru with real-time updates, enhanced visual appeal, and improved operational efficiency.

It’s hard, if not impossible, to grow bored by the restaurant scene in North Texas. New restaurants are always opening, and the past few months proved that interest in opening food businesses here is as piqued as it’s ever been.

Running a restaurant is no easy task, but for Narinder Sandhu, it’s a labor of love rooted in family, community, and a commitment to serving healthy, delicious food. As a franchise partner at Rachel’s Kitchen Hualapai location in Nevada, Narinder and her family have spent nearly a decade building strong relationships with their customers and offering a place where everyone feels welcome.

As I reflect on 18 years of Rachel’s Kitchen, I’m filled with such pride and gratitude for how far the brand and franchise has come. What began as a single café with a vision to offer wholesome, fresh, and delicious food has grown into a thriving brand with nine locations across Las Vegas and Dallas Fort Worth. Each of these locations holds the same warmth, community feel, and attention to detail that I envisioned when I first opened our doors. Now, with exciting expansion into Texas, we’re not just celebrating our past success—we’re eagerly looking toward the future.

An awful lot of fast casual places from out of state opened this month

Debbie Roxarzade, Founder & CEO of Rachel’s Kitchen, sits down with Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast to discuss her journey from a small coffee shop to a successful fast-casual franchise.

Rachel’s Kitchen – the Las Vegas-based, fresh casual eatery known for its wholesome food announced its entrance into Texas through the opening of a franchise location at 3620 The Star Blvd. #1200, Frisco, TX 75034. The new location, situated at the Star, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice field, hosted a grand opening event on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Rachel’s Kitchen, the beloved Las Vegas-based eatery, has made its grand entrance into Texas, bringing a delightful mix of “hip, modern, and mouthwatering” food to The Star.

Las Vegas-based Rachel’s Kitchen is expanding into Texas with a new franchise location at 3620 The Star Blvd. #1200, Frisco. Located at The Star, the new spot will celebrate its grand opening on Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FRISCO (KDAF) — Rachel’s Kitchen, the fresh casual spot known for wholesome dishes, is officially making its Texas debut at The Star—home to the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters. The grand opening happens Sept. 21, from 10 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rachel’s Kitchen proudly celebrates its 18th anniversary! Watch as founder & CEO, Debbie Roxarzade, and son, Ryan Roxarzade, join Chloe Koast on News 3 to talk about our anniversary celebrations surrounded by our catering while making our Green Smoothie!

August 30, 2024 // Franchising.com // LAS VEGAS, NV. – Rachel’s Kitchen will proudly celebrate its 18th anniversary! To commemorate nearly two decades of success, the restaurant will host a special celebration on September 3rd featuring giveaways and a trivia challenge. The anniversary event will be held at all the Rachel’s Kitchen restaurants in Las Vegas and Henderson.

Rachel’s Kitchen will celebrate its 18th anniversary. To commemorate nearly two decades of success, the restaurant will host a special celebration on September 3 featuring giveaways and a trivia challenge. The anniversary event will be held at all the Rachel’s Kitchen restaurants in Las Vegas and Henderson.

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Rachel’s Kitchen, the beloved Las Vegas-based fresh casual eatery known for its fresh, wholesome, and delicious fare, is celebrating the first half of 2024 with remarkable achievements and continued growth. The brand is thrilled to announce several key milestones that underscore the brand’s commitment to serving more communities great tasting food with a gourmet touch at affordable prices.

Rachel’s Kitchen is celebrating the first half of 2024 with remarkable achievements and continued growth. The brand is thrilled to announce several key milestones that underscore the brand’s commitment to serving more communities great tasting food with a gourmet touch at affordable prices.

Technology that began as a way to give the wait staff a helping hand has become a mainstay for Rachel’s Kitchen.

In late 2021, the Las Vegas-based fast-casual franchise began utilizing a robot server, Servi, at its largest location. The bot, developed by Bear Robotics, regularly brings dishes to and from the kitchen to guests.

As small businesses rush to fill jobs in retail, food service, and other hot industries this summer, the hiring process is faster than ever before and can mean the difference between triumph or turnover.

Thrillist includes Rachel’s Kitchen at Harry Reid on their ‘Best restaurants and bars in LAS for trying Vegas-famous dishes’ list for 2024.

Rachel’s Kitchen, founder and CEO of Rachel’s Kitchen, sits down with the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast to discuss her business success and challenges she faced being a woman restaurateur.

To find a solution to this common problem, I decided to go straight to the sources: People who actually craft menus and make to-go salads for a living. Below is the top mistake they notice, plus their top tips for making your to-go salad taste great.

To find a solution to this common problem, I decided to go straight to the sources: People who actually craft menus and make to-go salads for a living. Below is the top mistake they notice, plus their top tips for making your to-go salad taste great.

Rachel’s Kitchen, the innovative fresh casual brand established in 2006, is expanding beyond its Las Vegas home base to Texas with an opening this spring in Frisco, which is north of Dallas. The brand has signed an additional franchise partner in the Lone Star state, with further expansion on the horizon in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As robot technology and machine learning continue to develop, this advancement has increasingly entered Las Vegas valley resorts and eateries, dazzling guests and causing some unease for service industry workers.

Terry Bishop’s journey from a young waiter to a seasoned all-star franchise owner with Rachel’s Kitchen embodies the essence of dedication, passion and entrepreneurial spirit. His story intertwines seamlessly with the remarkable journey of Rachel’s Kitchen itself, a brand that has transformed the fresh casual landscape in Las Vegas with its commitment to fresh, high-quality food and exceptional customer service.

Debbie Roxarzade, Founder and CEO of Rachel’s Kitchen franchise, joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast.

Construction is underway at the Lone Star’s very first Rachel’s Kitchen – the Las Vegas-based, fresh casual eatery known for its wholesome food and delicious recipes – marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco. The newest location will open this spring at 3620 Star Blvd., Ste. 1200, Frisco, with plans to expand through franchising within the state.

DALLAS (KDAF) — Rachel’s Kitchen, the Las Vegas-based, fresh casual eatery known for its wholesome food and delicious recipes, will be opening its inaugural Texas location in Frisco.

The newest location will open this spring at 3620 Star Blvd., Ste. 1200, Frisco, with plans to expand through franchising within the state.

Construction is underway at the Lone Star’s first Rachel’s Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco this spring at 3620 Star Blvd.

The brand is eyeing the Fort Worth and Dallas markets for future development, mirroring the success and development of the Las Vegas locations, said Debbie Roxarzade, founder of Rachel’s Kitchen.

Rachel’s Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery that first opened back in 2006, announced that construction has commenced on its first-ever Lone Star State location in Frisco, Texas.

Opening this spring at 3620 Star Blvd., Ste. 1200, Rachel’s Kitchen is renowned for its personable dining experience, featuring a menu that utilizes fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Construction is underway on a new-to-Texas restaurant concept: Called Rachel’s Kitchen, it’s a casual eatery from Las Vegas known for wholesome food and will make its Texas debut in Frisco, at 3620 Star Blvd., #1200, Frisco.

Construction is underway at the Lone Star’s very first Rachel’s Kitchen—the Las Vegas-based, fresh casual eatery known for its wholesome food and delicious recipes – marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco. 

Rachel’s Kitchen a Las Vegas-based fast casual is leaning into franchising to expand its footprint. The 17-year-old concept with eight locations open throughout the Las Vegas Valley and one location opening in Frisco, Texas, is hoping to add three stores as soon as possible.

Rachel’s Kitchen is poised for continued success in 2024 as the brand plans to expand its footprint through franchising. With 17 years of operation, the concept has locations open throughout the Las Vegas Valley and a new location opening in Frisco, Texas. In 2024, Rachel’s Kitchen looks to open three additional locations and bring their fresh, high-quality food with a gourmet touch to new communities.

Founder & CEO of Rachel’s Kitchen, Debbie Roxarzade, joins Las Vegas Now to talk about Rachel’s Kitchen and our newest concept, Rachel’s Kitchen Express!

Good morning, Las Vegas! Rachel’s Kitchen makes Channel 8’s Coffee Cup Salute on January 23rd, 2024.

Locally owned and operated Rachel’s Kitchen has plenty to celebrate these days. After opening its first location in Summerlin, the fresh casual eatery has expanded across the valley with eight delicious locations.

Now, it’s opening a ninth location that’s a bit different than the other ones.

Evolution in technology is spurring innovation for the restaurant industry, including ways to optimize revenue with carefully determined prices.

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In retail, fast food and delivery, robots with names like Roxo, Rita and Scout have delivered mixed, sometimes quirky results, at costs some companies find too high. In the best of cases, the robots are taking the strain off their human co-workers

Rachel’s Kitchen is celebrating Sweet 16. Yes, it was 16 years ago that our fresh, casual eatery opened the first location in the Las Vegas valley. Thanks to faithful fans and an amazing team we are honored to be starting our 16th year of serving our neighbors. Rachel’s Kitchen now offers wholesome and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills, Henderson, and Harry Reid International Airport.

They’re being welcomed by staff, whose jobs are easier, and customers, who appreciate the novelty factor.

As the impact of COVID-19 lingers on, businesses are getting creative to ensure the level of service their customers expect. Las Vegas-based Rachel’s Kitchen restaurant chain is turning to robotic ingenuity as one of the solutions.

As the impact of COVID-19 lingers on, businesses are getting creative to ensure the level of service their customers expect. Las Vegas-based Rachel’s Kitchen restaurant chain is turning to robotic ingenuity as one of the solutions.

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The popular valley restaurant Rachel’s Kitchen has recently gotten some extra help in the dining room, but not in the way you might think.

Servi, a robot helping serve tables over the last few weeks, is the newest staff member at the restaurant.

“I think it’s great. She comes over and she delivers. People are not thrilled with interacting with others and it solves that problem,” customer Tiffany Helmey said. “I noticed that it takes the pressure off the people behind the counter. I eat here several times a week and it’s nice to see that pressure off them.”

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Found & CEO, Debbie Roxarzade, speaks on the Using SMS Marketing to Build Diner Loyalty and Drive Repeat Orders panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in October 2021.

An innovative businesswoman with an ambitious culinary passion, Debbie Roxarzade has been a leader in the restaurant industry for more than two decades.

“It’s incredibly comforting to know that all of my children are receiving a competitive wage in a reliable, safe, working environment that offers plenty of room for growth,” noted Bishop, whose restaurants are situated throughout Las Vegas. “The only notable drawback is scheduling our annual family vacation.”

After a postponement last year due to the pandemic, Rachel’s Kitchen opened its eighth location, at Town Square on Tuesday.

Starting at midnight, all employees working inside in public spaces, will need to wear a mask. Clark County commissioners passed this mandate, in the hopes of bringing down our rising COVID-19 cases.

1. Rachel’s Kitchen is celebrating the opening of its 8th location on July 27 at Town Square. The eatery features casual dining, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offerings include breakfast all day, wraps, award-winning salads, sandwiches and burgers, and creamy pastas. The popular chain also features a children’s menu, healthful juices, and fruit smoothies.

Rachel’s Kitchen announced the opening of a new location, set for Tuesday, July 27th, 2021.

After a 1-year delay, thanks to COVID-19, Rachel’s Kitchen is opening its eighth location next week at the Town Square Las Vegas Shopping Center.

Popular with several different niche markets – sales have been successful with the college crowd as well as with local businesspeople, families and women who lunch. Rachel’s Kitchen offers a casual but elegant atmosphere that is slightly more elevated than your average chain eatery.

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Rachel’s Kitchen opens for dine-in during Nevada’s Phase One.

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Need help getting your kids to eating their fruits and veggies? Rachel’s Kitchen is here to help! Watch how we encourage healthy choices for your little ones.

Special thanks to our Centennial Hills team (Vanessa, Kent, and sweet Kenichi) and KTNV. We had a blast!

Rachel’s Kitchen founder Debbie Roxarzade, 44, was already a restaurateur before moving to Las Vegas, having opened up seven stores in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

The party-hardy reputation of the Strip means Las Vegas is not usually the first city that comes to mind for cultural leanings. But secreted in little pockets of the Las Vegas Valley are sprouts of culture, including an abundance in the Summerlin area. Rachel’s Kitchen near Trails Village shopping center, 9691 Trailwood Drive, supports the arts with displays on its walls.

The party-hardy reputation of the Strip means Las Vegas is not usually the first city that comes to mind for cultural leanings. But secreted in little pockets of the Las Vegas Valley are sprouts of culture, including an abundance in the Summerlin area. Rachel’s Kitchen near Trails Village shopping center, 9691 Trailwood Drive, supports the arts with displays on its walls.

If you’re health-conscious but still like to indulge, Rachel’s Kitchen has you covered.

Debbie Roxarzade left it all behind to start over in Southern Nevada. Las Vegas has reacted pretty well.

Popular with locals, Rachel’s Kitchen just celebrated its first year of operation at 9691 Trailwood Drive in Summerlin, one of its five locations. So, who is the Rachel behind the name? Patrons had ideas on who it might be.

Restaurateur and Las Vegas neighbor Debbie Roxarzade has the recipe for success. The 89135 resident is the founder and developer of the popular Rachel’s Kitchen franchise, which has grown to five locations in Las Vegas with another slated to open in the McCarran Airport D Gates at the end of this year.

In 2006, Debbie Sofer-Roxarzade moved to Las Vegas and opened Rachel’s Kitchen, named after her daughter Rachel.

Debbie Roxarzade has big plans for Rachel’s Kitchen by expanding to Arizona, California and elsewhere in the region.

Rachel’s Kitchen has plenty of smoothie options for sipping on the bustling outdoor patios.

Debbie Roxarzade has big plans for Rachel’s Kitchen, which opened recently in Centennial Hills, marking its fifth valley location.

Popular with several different niche markets – sales have been successful with the college crowd as well as with local businesspeople, families and women who lunch. Rachel’s Kitchen offers a casual but elegant atmosphere that is slightly more elevated than your average chain eatery.

Now Rachel’s Kitchen has four locations in the Las Vegas area. The newest at the Ogden in Downtown opened last week, serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Popular with several different niche markets – sales have been successful with the college crowd as well as with local businesspeople, families and women who lunch. Rachel’s Kitchen offers a casual but elegant atmosphere that is slightly more elevated than your average chain eatery.

I love this – you can order breakfast any time they are open. They say genius writes its own rules.

Rachel’s Kitchen at The District in Green Valley Ranch celebrated its 3rd Anniversary with snow!

Rachel’s Kitchen has expanded its restaurant in the District at Green Valley Ranch and is planning to open two more locations this year. Rachel’s Kitchen has two more in the works this year: downtown and in the north valley in the Centennial Hills area.

When Rachel’s Kitchen opens in early January in The Ogden, it will bring a new breath of fresh, healthy air to the burgeoning Downtown dining scene and a new start to two long-time local businesswomen.

Count Debbie Sofer Roxarzade, founder of Rachel’s Kitchen, as another local business owner who is bullish on the economy.

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Southern Nevada will soon be seeing much more of Rachel’s Kitchen.

Morning News Anchor Dave McCann enjoys Barbeque Chicken Wraps from Rachel’s Kitchen.

RACHEL’S KITCHEN: The good cooks at Rachel’s Kitchen in The District in Henderson are set to serve their second annual head-shaving event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation …

Rachel’s Kitchen is on the move in another way. [Debbie Sofer] Roxarzade is looking for franchisees to advance her brand further. Getting the franchise paperwork together while operating a business was a two-year process. She hired an attorney to handle the legal aspects, but a lot of the legwork fell to her.

Among life’s rare certainties are these: Shakespeare is timeless. Sophia Loren will die beautiful. Grilled cheese sandwiches never disappoint (unless the “cheese” is spray-on). That last one is definitely true at Rachel’s Kitchen…

Some folks are bald by choice! Rachel’s Kitchen at The District raises money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Check out Tony Award winning actor, Anthony Crivello and his family enjoying breakfast at Rachel’s Kitchen in Summerlin. Crivello plays Erik, the Phantom of the Opera, in Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian.

Nearly four years after opening Rachel’s Kitchen, a California-style bistro in the Gardens Plaza on Town Center Drive, Debbie Sofer Roxarzade has survived the slowdown and is looking to expand further.

Popular with several different niche markets – sales have been successful with the college crowd as well as with local businesspeople, families and women who lunch. Rachel’s Kitchen offers a casual but elegant atmosphere that is slightly more elevated than your average chain eatery.

Green Valley lunchers can add a new spot to their lineup, Panera-upgrade Rachel’s Kitchen.