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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Leadership

Kelly Baltes named CEO of Steele Brands

The former Maggiano's president will helm the growing parent of Crisp & Green and Stalk & Spade as it adds a third brand called Paco & Lime.

Food

Sweetgreen launches dessert with renowned pastry chef

You’ve eaten your vegetables. Now you can have a gluten-free Crispy Rice Treat.

Financing

Central business districts and airports are back for Potbelly

Growth in catering also helped the fast-casual chain reach record average unit volumes in the third quarter.

Financing

Restaurant sales rise, thanks to higher prices

Earnings roundup: Travel rebound lifts Marriott; Noodles and El Pollo Loco push value; lower beef costs help Ruth’s; Pizza Inn’s owner remains profitable and the Texas heat hits Chuy’s.

Financing

Guest satisfaction high at Portillo’s despite menu price hikes

President and CEO Michael Osanloo said its pricing strategy of lagging behind competitors is working.

Financing

Office workers are coming back to urban Shake Shacks but staffing challenges are hurting units in the suburbs

Despite wage increases and tipping that has increased starting pay to about $20 per hour, the chain is struggling to staff up.

Leadership

Ray Risley named CEO of Via 313

Former Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar president and COO will lead new growth for Detroit-style pizzeria.

Technology

Wow Bao unveils plans to plant flag in the metaverse

The technology is still evolving and consumer interest may vary, but CEO Geoff Alexander wants to put the mostly virtual fast-casual brand on the meta map.

Topics

Chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to New York City with the new restaurant Tatiana

This dining centerpiece of the newly renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Plaza is designed to evoke the city’s Hip Hop and art scenes.

Workforce

Chipotle crew member in Kansas files unfair labor practice allegations with NLRB amid union organizing effort

The complaint is one of 14 open cases filed in 2022 before the NLRB citing efforts to thwart union activity. So far one Chipotle in Michigan has voted to unionize. Will Kansas be next?

Financing

NaanStop wins early-growth investment from Full Course development fund

This $20 million fund is designed to help grow female- and minority-owned independent concepts.

Operations

Chipotle is losing guests to McDonald’s. Will the burrito chain discount to bring them back?

It’s a conversation that came up during the Great Recession, said Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung.

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