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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Financing

How Chip City Cookies plans to use a second round of funding from Danny Meyer's investment arm

The Series B funding brings the Enlightened Hospitality Investments total to $17.5 million, which will help the 38-unit chain compete in the crowded cookie segment.

Financing

Craveworthy bought three more brands, this time with an eye for conversion

The platform company this week acquired the brands Taim Mediterranean Kitchen, Hot Chicken Takeover and Sigri Indian BBQ. And more are in the works.

Operations

Portillo's sees consumers reaching boiling point on pricing

When lower-income diners are feeling budget strain, the fast-casual Portillo's feels it most in the drive-thru. To address that, the restaurant chain is working to get orders through car windows faster.

Beverage

Say goodbye to Panera's Charged Lemonades

The fast-casual chain confirmed the caffeinated drinks will be phased out, but did not specify the timing. The energy drinks have been blamed for two deaths.

Marketing

Amid the Zoodles and low-carb linguine, Noodles & Company finds what people want is steak

The fast-casual chain has run out of Steak Stroganoff after selling 110,000 bowls in the first two weeks. But don't worry, the LTO is coming back.

Operations

Burgerville takes on new investors with an eye on reigniting regional growth

Former Dutch Bros CEO Joth Ricci is among the investors in Burgerville and he joins the company as executive chair. CEO Ed Casey will remain at the helm.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Fatburger, El Pollo Loco and Pizza Inn

Fat Brands has some trouble with the weather; strong results from El Pollo Loco and Rave Restaurant Group wants some remodels.

Leadership

Meet the restaurant fixer who now owns Etta

Tech entrepreneur Johann Moonesinghe suddenly finds himself leading a growing group of restaurants. His secret? He doesn't expect to make a profit.

Food

Eating your way around Chicago

10 notable places to check out while in town for the National Restaurant Association Show.

Financing

Shake Shack steps up marketing to keep customers from fleeing to cheaper options

In the last earnings call for outgoing CEO Randy Garutti, the fast-casual chain said traffic was down 2.1% in the first quarter, though trends were improving into Q2.

Operations

Wingstop is doing great. Here's how CEO Michael Skipworth says the chicken chain can do even better

After a strong first quarter, Dallas-based Wingstop expects double-digit same-store sales growth this year, as it plans on becoming a Top 10 global restaurant brand.

Financing

Restaurant tech firm InKind acquires Etta Collective out of bankruptcy

The two-unit Etta Collective went to the highest bidder for $4 million and InKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe plans to restart growth.

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