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Fast Casual

Leadership

Former Church’s Texas Chicken exec named CEO of Fuku

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2022

Claudia Lezcano to replace Alex Munoz-Suarez at the helm of the David Chang-founded fast-casual brand.

Leadership

Wingstop exec Stacy Peterson named CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2022

After nine years at the Dallas-based wings chain, Peterson will replace Jeni’s retiring CEO John Lowe.

Operations

Sweetgreen to open first drive-thru location

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 14, 2022

The first ‘Sweetlane’ is scheduled to open Tuesday in a Chicago suburb, adding to the chain’s growing portfolio of formats.

Leadership

CEO Mandy Shaw to depart from Blaze Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

Sources say she is leaving the fast-casual pizza chain, though details of the departure and its timing are not yet clear.

Financing

Freshii sees benefit from office workers returning even two days per week

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

But Canadian office traffic was still down 60% in third quarter on average, and the tailwind will more likely be felt next year.

Technology

Sweetgreen to test fully automated restaurants next year

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

Using the Spyce technology acquired last year, the fast-casual concept said the robotic makelines could be “transformative.”

Operations

Panera Bread goes after city centers with digital-focused formats

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

A new smaller urban prototype opens in New York City, and will soon be joined by a no-dine-in Panera To Go.

Leadership

Wingstop’s top technology exec Stacy Peterson to step down in December

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 08, 2022

The chicken wing chain's chief revenue and technology officer is moving to a CEO position, but where she is going has not been revealed.

Leadership

Kelly Baltes named CEO of Steele Brands

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 07, 2022

The former Maggiano's president will helm the growing parent of Crisp & Green and Stalk & Spade as it adds a third brand called Paco & Lime.

Food

Sweetgreen launches dessert with renowned pastry chef

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 07, 2022

You’ve eaten your vegetables. Now you can have a gluten-free Crispy Rice Treat.

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