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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Veggie Grill has closed 12 restaurants in 'right sizing' of portfolio

The remaining 17 units will focus on revitalization and menu innovation. CEO and co-founder T.K. Pillan said the plant-based movement has been "over-hyped" and is now becoming "normalized."

Food

What restaurants can learn from this 'Girl Power' summer

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings talk girl dinners and why it's a good idea to leave your gender stereotypes at the door.

Operations

How John Cywinski plans to grow Qdoba Mexican Eats and Modern Market

The CEO of Qdoba-parent Modern Restaurant Concepts is borrowing from the playbook used during his leadership at Applebee's and KFC. The first step, however, was selling the Lemonade brand.

Leadership

Sweetgreen snags two former Chipotle execs

Chad Brauze is the new head of culinary and Michael Kotick is leading the marketing team. Both are alums of fast-casual rival Chipotle.

Leadership

New hires at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, Scooter's Coffee and Black Rock Coffee Bar

Executive Summary: The latest job jump news includes staff changes at Panera Brands, Subway and Denny's.

Operations

Jeff and Mike Mastro get second chance to do steakhouses differently with Steak 48

They founded and sold the Mastro's chain. Now the brothers are building a new group of high-end steakhouses that attempt to raise the bar.

Operations

In the aftermath of Maui's wildfire, restaurants step up to help

Maui restaurateurs are still evaluating the damage caused by a raging fire that killed at least 106, but now the focus is on helping the "ohana," or family, of industry workers as they start on the road to recovery.

Operations

Cava swings to profit just in time for first earnings report as public company

After its June IPO, the fast-casual chain came out of the gate strong, with second-quarter traffic up more than 10%.

Operations

Former Dunkin' exec named Panera Brands CFO

Paul Carbone joins the parent of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. as it continues preparations for a possible IPO.

Operations

Federal judge orders former Bonchon franchisee to close and rebrand

The operator of 4 units was terminated from the franchise system but continued to operate. The franchisor won a preliminary injunction to shut them down.

Emerging Brands

Designing the ideal restaurant that is good and does good

Writer and activist Mark Bittman is pitching a new concept called Community Kitchen that will attempt what some might say is impossible: Offering healthful food in a way that benefits the planet, pays workers well and is affordable. Can it make a profit?

Leadership

Brix Holdings and Gunshow name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Ford’s Garage.

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