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Emerging Brands

Area 15 Ventures takes full ownership of Daddy's Chicken Shack

 By Lisa Jennings on May 12, 2023

The private-equity firm had already made an investment in the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich brand, but now has acquired the remaining equity.

Technology

Sweetgreen's robotic Infinite Kitchen is finally open

 By Lisa Jennings on May 10, 2023

The fully automated makeline is described as faster and more accurate, and could cut labor costs in half. A second location, converted from an existing restaurant, will come later this year.

Operations

Noodles & Co. guests push back on higher prices, especially for delivery

By Lisa Jennings on May 10, 2023

But with commodity deflation expected for the rest of the year, the fast-casual chain has brought back a value promotion that is already driving traffic, the company said.

Leadership

BurgerFi CEO Ian Baines to retire in June

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2023

Baines plans to stay on as a consultant for another 12 months while a replacement is found. COO John Iannucci will lead as interim.

Marketing

Shake Shack collaborates with Chef Nina Compton on a New Orleans-style food and jazz experience

By Patricia Cobe on May 04, 2023

Pop-ups in New York City and New Orleans Shake Shack locations offered up music, drinks and Louisiana specialties to coincide with Jazz Fest.

Financing

After strong recent openings, Portillo's hints at bigger ambitions

By Joe Guszkowski on May 04, 2023

The hot dog chain said it is considering restaurants in airports and overseas after finding surprisingly strong demand in new markets.

Technology

Sweetgreen's first Infinite Kitchen robotic makeline to debut on May 10

By Lisa Jennings on May 04, 2023

The long-awaited automated format will open first in Naperville, Ill. A second one is coming later this year at a converted existing restaurant.

Operations

Shake Shack couldn't be happier with its kiosks

By Lisa Jennings on May 04, 2023

In the ongoing effort to boost profitability, the in-store technology has proven to be the highest-margin channel for the brand and kiosk sales doubled in the first quarter.

Leadership

Salad and Go names Corey Horsch CFO

By Lisa Jennings on May 04, 2023

He joins the growing chain as it nears its 100th store opening and accelerates growth into new markets around the country.

Operations

Why sports fans are craving Wingstop

By Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2023

Investments in national advertising during NBA and NFL games drove traffic during the first quarter. Also the new chicken sandwich line is attracting new users and boosting frequency.

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