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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings, executive editor. Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Her experience  includes other industry publications as well as the daily newspaper The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., where she was Food Editor. Her work has been cited in the Los Angeles Times, Business Insider, FoodBeast, The Huffington Post, Time.com and more.

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Operations

BurgerFi says turnaround is coming later this year

Comp sales in 4Q were down 9% in preliminary results for the better-burger brand, but CEO Carl Bachmann said the foundation is in place for recovery.

Operations

First Watch agrees to acquire one of its largest franchisees

The chain will pick up 21 restaurants in North Carolina, bringing total franchised location acquisitions since May to 44.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk exec named CEO of MOD Pizza

Beth Scott replaces co-founder Scott Svenson in the role. He is shifting to an executive chair position.

Operations

Boston Chef Barbara Lynch shutters three restaurants, sells another two

Lynch blames an "uncooperative landlord" for the closures. The reorganization also follows reports last year of a toxic work environment within the group, which now operates three remaining concepts.

Workforce

Biscuitville expands role for both chief culinary officer and CIO

Executive Summary: New chefs join Atlas Restaurant Group and the California-based restaurant Parche; and promotions at Summit Restaurant Group.

Emerging Brands

Saying go to drive-thru salad

With a head-turning design and an engaged venture capital backer, Greenlane could shake up the healthful fast-casual segment.

Operations

Notable new concepts coming in 2024

Evan Funke is coming to Chicago; Stephen Starr has more planned for Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square; and M. Frances in Washington, D.C. promises to serve as a "think tank" for independent restaurants.

Marketing

Chipotle wants to reward those who are not quitters

This resolution season, the chain is partnering with the Strava app, mapping out segments to run, bike or walk that end at a Chipotle.

Operations

What Groot Hospitality is really good at

The Miami-based restaurant and nightlife group operates three of the highest-grossing restaurants in the country and saw a tremendous year of growth. For those looking for glitz and glamour, these are the experts.

Operations

Merry merch and the year of car mukbangs

Nancy & Lisa: A look back on the wacky, the trendy and how restaurants became wearable.

Operations

Washington, D.C. restaurateur faces close to 5 years in prison for tax evasion, misuse of Covid relief funds

Gholam "Tony" Kowkabi and his wife admitted to spending Paycheck Protection and other relief aid on a condo, vacations and their kids' tuition.

Operations

Seattle restaurant JuneBaby to close permanently after Dec. 31

Restaurateur Edouardo Jordan said he plans to take time off to recharge and find new projects. The James Beard Award-winning chef says he has made amends for earlier charges of sexual misconduct.

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