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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Tijuana Flats founder launches what he hopes will be the Raising Cane's of Tex-Mex

Brian Wheeler and son Jake Wheeler debuted the fast-casual Big Taco, with a simplified menu and an emphasis on service.

Operations

Taco Bell tests idea of winning breakfast with tots

Breakfast Tater Tots topped with scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage debut at units in Chicago as LTO.

Operations

BurgerFi's 3Q performance is 'unacceptable,' CEO says

The Florida-based company has closed five underperforming restaurants and more may be shuttered. Meanwhile, chicken is coming to the menu to help turn things around.

Operations

Potbelly signs deal to expand in Seattle-Tacoma market

This latest move in a series of deals will refranchise nine corporate locations and add another 13 new franchised units in Washington state.

Emerging Brands

Cava's success sparks a Mediterranean revival

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

Financing

Joe & the Juice has a new majority owner

Investment firm General Atlantic has agreed to take a majority stake in the global coffee, juice and sandwich chain with plans to expand franchising.

Leadership

Chipotle names new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level job changes in the restaurant business includes a new executive for Dig.

Operations

The end is near for New Mexico's In-N-Out drought

The beloved burger chain is planning to open in The Land of Enchantment for the first time, but not until 2027.

Operations

What to learn from two brands dubbed 'the next Chipotle'

Cava, the newly public fast-casual chain called "the next Chipotle" by investors, and Noodles & Co., which held that title a decade ago, just reported two very different quarters that are a study in contrasts—and offer a warning for Cava.

Financing

Cava drives double-digit comps with the help of a 7.6% increase in traffic

The honeymoon continues for the newly public fast-casual Mediterranean chain, but officials say there are challenges ahead.

Financing

Wingstop franchise group Far West Services wins growth investment

Brentwood Associates and Sixth Street are teaming up with the franchise partners to expand the fast-casual chicken brand.

Operations

Restaurant chains paint rosier picture of labor and staffing

Midway through 3Q earnings, it appears wage inflation is still a challenge, but restaurants are fully staffed, turnover is low and efforts to optimize efficiency are paying off.

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