Heather Lalley

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As omicron spreads, restaurants face more labor and supply chain issues

More evidence says the latest surge is hurting sales, but analysts and executives are expecting more of a “bump in the road” this time.

Operations

BurgerFi adds to its C-suite to smooth Anthony’s acquisition

The operator on Monday said its new chief people officer, chief development officer and chief legal officer would work for both the fast-casual burger chain and the newly acquired Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings full-service concept.

Financing

Labor woes continue to plague El Pollo Loco

The fast-casual chicken chain said decreased staffing levels forced it to cut operating hours and sales channels last quarter.

Leadership

City Barbeque promotes Mike Muldoon to CEO

Muldoon had served as president and CEO of the fast-casual since 2019. He takes over from founder Rick Malir.

Leadership

Amy Burns promoted to co-president of Anthony’s Restaurants

Burns will lead the 23-unit multi-concept operator with her brother, Herb Gould, the company announced this week.

Operations

Martha Stewart gets into the restaurant business

The multi-media lifestyle guru is slated to open her first full-service restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, in Las Vegas this spring.

Premium

Operations

COVID surge shuts down restaurants yet again

This time, operators simply can’t find enough healthy employees to staff their kitchens and dining rooms for service as the highly contagious omicron variant runs like wildfire through restaurants.

Leadership