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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

The long-awaited Casa Bonita Redux begins limited debut

Made famous on "South Park" and with countless childhood birthday parties, this pink Mexican restaurant in Denver has received a spit and polish priced at "infinity dollars." A soft limited opening begins Friday.

Financing

Investor accuses Boston restaurateur Tiffani Faison of financial mismanagement

In a lawsuit filed last week, an investor in the restaurants Sweet Cheeks Q and Orfano alleges Faison misused federal Covid-relief funding. Faison denies the claim and calls the lawsuit "bully tactics."

Operations

Piada Italian Street Food launches 'Stickscription' program

For $6.99 per month, members can get a free Piada Stick and drink each day, with the purchase of an entree.

Operations

Boston restaurateurs build fast-casual future in Los Angeles

Tim and Nancy Cushman are known for their higher-end concepts like O Ya and Bianca in Boston. So what are they doing in a West Coast food hall?

Operations

16 Handles, Red Mango Cafe make brand tweaks

The New York-based 16 Handles moves to Florida with new prototype, and Red Mango expands food offerings at the cafe concept.

Leadership

Salata and Full Course name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for BurgerFi and Smokey Mo’s BBQ.

Operations

With IPO capital in hand, Cava looks onward to growth

The 263-unit Mediterranean chain plans to reach 1,000 locations across the U.S. by 2032 and sees an opportunity to grow sales with new formats, catering and building loyalty.

Operations

Cava raises $318M in its IPO

On the eve of its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, the fast-casual chain's initial stock price hit $22 per share, well above earlier projections. The price gives the company a $2.5 billion valuation.

Operations

Blaze Pizza sues Blaze BBQ for trademark infringement

The fast-casual pizza chain is seeking an injunction and monetary damages, saying the Mediterranean concept willfully copied elements of graphics and interior design.

Operations

Netflix plans to serve up food to eat, not just watch

We eat first with our eyes. Now the new limited-time pop-up Netflix Bites in Los Angeles will also fill our bellies.

Emerging Brands

Notable openings and closings: Kwame Onwuachi plots return to D.C.

A dark-and-moody seafood spot opens in San Francisco; Harry's takes its beef Wellington to Florida; and TikTok star Tue Nguyen lands a partnership with The H.wood Group in Los Angeles.

Operations

Tacos poised to take over fast casual

Fast-casual taco concepts have more-elevated fare, bars and breakfast. And though the landscape in this niche is increasingly crowded, most say there's plenty of room for national growth.

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