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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.

Operations

When it comes to packaging, Yum Brands is putting sustainability top of mind

 By Reyna Estrada on Apr. 11, 2023

The parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell has established a new packaging policy with the aim to roll out more sustainable materials.

Financing

Craveworthy Brands to absorb sister company Mongolian Concepts

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 11, 2023

With veteran operator Gregg Majewski as common thread, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill and Flat Top Grill will join the Craveworthy portfolio.

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.

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