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Fast Casual

Financing

Potbelly has apparently started the year off more strongly than expected

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2023

The Chicago-based sandwich chain said its same-store sales and profitability will easily beat expectations this quarter.

Leadership

Dan Harmon named CEO of Playa Bowls

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 11, 2023

The former Smoothie King exec replaces co-founder Rob Giuliani, who will serve as chief innovation officer and focus on strategic development.

Leadership

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol sees compensation dip in 2022

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 10, 2023

A weak stock market and shifts in performance incentives resulted in a smaller compensation package, despite the fast-casual chain's stellar results.

Financing

Raising Cane's wants to be a Top 10 brand by 2030. Don't bet against it

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual chicken fingers chain believes it can become one of the country’s biggest restaurant concepts in a short period. It took some key steps this week to get there.

Operations

Peace returns to fast-casual segment as Sweetgreen agrees to rename chipotle chicken burrito bowl LTO

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 06, 2023

To resolve a trademark lawsuit filed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, the rivals come to a resolution. National Burrito Day is saved.

Operations

Chipotle sues Sweetgreen in burrito bowl trademark battle

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 05, 2023

The two fast-casual rivals are facing off over a chicken burrito bowl, during the week of National Burrito Day.

Operations

Port of Subs acquired by Area 15 Ventures LLC

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 04, 2023

The private-equity firm created by RE/MAX co-founder Dave Liniger has plans to expand the sandwich brand with a regional developer franchise model.

Marketing

El Pollo Loco's revamped loyalty program gives members more to aim for

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 04, 2023

The new Loco Rewards has a tiered structure and more variety. It's part of a digital overhaul that also includes an upgraded mobile app.

Marketing

Noodles & Co. to give loyalty members a new reward every day

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 03, 2023

The daily perks will include discounts and free add-ons. It’s part of a trend toward more frequent giveaways from loyalty programs.

Leadership

Don Fox, longtime Firehouse Subs CEO, is stepping down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2023

In a Facebook post, the longtime chief executive of the sandwich chain said COO Mike Hancock will take over day-to-day operations. Fox will remain Firehouse’s chairman.

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