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Chipotle venture fund makes two more early-stage investments to help save the planet

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 22, 2023

The chain's Cultivate Next fund has invested in Local Line, a local-food sourcing platform, and Zero Acre Farms, which makes an environmentally friendly alternative to vegetable oils.

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Blaze Pizza ousts its co-founder and culinary chief

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 22, 2023

Brad Kent, who developed and evolved the fast-casual chain's menu over nearly 12 years, said it was a surprise. Company officials told him they wanted to move in a different direction.

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Panera Bread wants to read palms for loyalty and payment

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 22, 2023

The bakery-cafe chain will be the first restaurant concept to test use of Amazon One contactless palm readers, designed to speed the in-store experience for MyPanera members.

Leadership

Shannon Hennessy promoted to CEO of The Habit Burger Grill

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 21, 2023

After serving as brand president of The Habit Burger Grill for nearly a year, Hennessy on June 6 will replace Russ Bendel, who announced plans to retire as CEO last year.

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1000 Degrees buys fellow fast-casual pizza chain My Pie

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 20, 2023

The new owner plans to make more restaurant acquisitions as it builds a platform of franchise brands.

Food

How Rush Bowls stands out from the crowd with a scratch-made menu and local vibe

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 16, 2023

Founder and CEO Andrew Pudalov pioneered the healthy bowl category in 2004 and continues to expand his concept into underserved parts of the country.

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Why an e-scooter company is selling burgers out of ghost kitchens

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 16, 2023

Helbiz has plans to grow several restaurant brands out of Kitchen United outlets in Los Angeles, Austin and New York City.

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Sweetgreen wants to deliver your salads by drone

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 16, 2023

The fast-casual chain has signed on to test delivery by Zipline drones that promise to be quick, quiet and precise. "The closest thing to teleportation."

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Chipotle rolls out new Chicken al Pastor LTO worldwide

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 14, 2023

The mildly spicy new protein option can also be added to the Tik Tok-inspired quesadillas with fajita veggies. The grilled chicken is marinated in adobo, morita peppers, ground achiote, pineapple and lime juice.

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Chipotle Chief Development Officer Tabassum Zalotrawala has stepped down

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 13, 2023

After helping the fast-casual chain open more than 750 restaurants, Zalotrawala said she is preparing for a new adventure.

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