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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

Operations

Maggiano's Little Italy's new president comes from the high-end resort world

Former MGM Resorts exec Dominique Bertolone has been tapped to lead the next wave of growth for Brinker International's Italian casual-dining brand.

Operations

Restaurants will need to tamp down menu price hikes over the next couple years, says BJ's Restaurant CEO

At the Barclays Eat Sleep Play conference, Greg Levin said consumers remember prices from four years ago and have yet to adjust to the higher cost of dining out.

Operations

Modern Market Eatery launches first drive-thru as parent company continues investments in franchising growth path

Sister brand Qdoba to see remodels and new digital menu boards as Modern Restaurant Concepts refinances debt.

Workforce

Stress about finances takes toll on limited-service workers

And offering a retirement savings plan can significantly reduce turnover, according to other data.

Marketing

Chipotle wants people to steal napkins to fill expensive Car Napkin Holder

Also, new merch includes a line of mystery tee-shirts designed by celebrated artists.

Operations

Shake Shack plans to up value messaging to drive traffic

Despite "wobbliness," consumers are doing okay. But they want to get their money's worth, says CEO Randy Garutti.

Operations

This season's holiday bookings are looking merry and bright

Independent operators are hoping to capitalize on a return of both work and social gatherings, now that Covid is well behind them.

Emerging Brands

Savory promotes two execs as platform grows

Weeks after announcing its latest investment, the Utah-based multi-concept platform and private-equity fund names two finance leaders to new positions.

Operations

Founder of Slater's 50/50 grows 'plug-and-play' portfolio

Being opportunistic with real estate requires flexibility with finding the right concept, contends Scott Slater. Is the ability to swap out brands a solution?

Emerging Brands

Tao Group and Groot Hospitality meet in Miami and more noteworthy openings

Detroit's Book Tower comes to fruition. Fontainebleau resorts brings big name chefs to Miami and Las Vegas. And Marcus Samuelsson's latest opens in New York. Here are the season's noteworthy openings—and some closures.

Food

Democratizing food media in a waffle iron with Skittles

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings debate the changing of the guard in food media as TikTok steals the show.

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