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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Technology

Chipotle and Sweetgreen are in a robotic arms race

The two chains are duking it out for tech superiority as they attempt to prove that robotic makelines could transform the fast-casual space.

Operations

Chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarello dies of anaphylactic shock at age 61

The founder and chef of Napa Valley concepts Coqueta, Bottega and Ottimo was also well known as an author and TV host who advocated savoring life's flavors.

Food

The rise of Ozempic Nation: Will it hit the restaurant business?

Lisa Jennings and Nancy Kruse take on the latest weight-loss Magic Bullet threatening our favorite national pastime: Buying and consuming junk food.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco and Sterling Hospitality name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes changes for Four Seasons Hotel.

Operations

Chipotle is preparing to open the new Farmesa concept as standalone restaurant

The healthful bowl concept has closed its test unit in a Kitchen United but says it is moving that test to the next stage. Yet officials are not revealing any details.

Operations

Marketing basics from Taco Bell's incoming CEO and more takeaways from CREATE: The Experience

The annual conference hosted by sister-brand Nation's Restaurant News wrapped up Tuesday in Palm Springs, Calif.

Operations

Wingstop franchisee ordered to pay $3.2M for wage theft violations in California

Five units were set up as separate companies so the employer could pay a lower minimum wage for companies with 25 workers or less, the state labor commissioner alleged.

Technology

Chipotle to begin test of automated makeline

The system developed by Hyphen is coming to the Cultivate Center in Irvine, Calif. Meanwhile, Sweetgreen and the soon-to-come Kernel are racing to perfect their robotic systems.

Food

Subscription tacos return to Taco Bell as LTO

New to the lineup for the Taco Lover's Pass will be a Toasted Breakfast Taco coming on Oct. 12.

Technology

Mendocino Farms plans to deliver sandwiches quicker by drone

The fast-casual chain joins a handful of chains that are preparing for a flying food future.

Financing

Get your house in order before bringing on investors

At an Investment Summit, held on an actual summit in Southern California, restaurant investors shared advice for bringing in financial partners.

Marketing

Make room, New York delis. Zingerman's is coming to your town

The iconic deli from Ann Arbor, Mich., is planning a one-day pop-up on Oct. 7. But don't get too excited. This does not indicate plans for expansion.

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