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Fast Casual

Marketing

Wingstop names a new CMO

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 22, 2019

Christina Clarke becomes the fast-casual chain’s third marketing head in the past 18 months.

Emerging Brands

What should operators know about Chicago’s massive new food hall?

 By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Nov. 22, 2019

The latest Time Out Market is a 50,000-square-foot showcase of the city’s top chefs.

Technology

3 fast casuals that are boosting their ordering technology

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2019

From voice ordering to an online game-enabled extension, here are the latest ways restaurants are making it easier for consumers to buy food.

Emerging Brands

Jose Andres opens his 1st Chicago restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 20, 2019

The renowned D.C. chef is expanding his geographic footprint.

Financing

Qdoba is considering a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2019

Private-equity group Apollo Global Management is exploring a sale of the burrito chain less than two years after its acquisition.

Leadership

Your Pie elevates its COO to CEO

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 18, 2019

Last year’s hiring of industry vet Dave McDougall was part of the fast-casual pizza chain’s “continuity planning,” its former CEO said.

Technology

Robot-powered Spyce restaurant to close temporarily for revamp

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 15, 2019

The Boston restaurant founded by MIT grads received a $21 million investment last year.

Operations

Struggling Potbelly unveils new prototype in Chicago

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 15, 2019

The revamped design switches up the chain’s traditional ordering process in hopes of boosting efficiency.

Emerging Brands

How a 10-year-old fast casual is taking a mindful franchising approach

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 14, 2019

Coolgreens, whose CEO has franchisee experience, is taking care to boost efficiency and put in place comprehensive training for its franchisees.

Food

Chipotle extends its carne asada LTO

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 12, 2019

After sourcing beef that meets the chain’s guidelines, the fast casual is considering adding it to the permanent menu.

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