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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Leadership

Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds former Arby’s exec as CMO

Deborah von Kutzleben also spent more than two decades at global advertising firm BBDO Worldwide.

Emerging Brands

Golden Corral parent partners to expand Taco Bamba

The six-unit fast-casual chain, known for its inventive taco fillings, is readying for initial growth around the East Coast thanks to an undisclosed investment deal from Investors Management Corporation.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s CFO Scott Bowman to depart next month

Bowman said he resigned to accept another opportunity. His announcement comes less than two months after Brian Jenkins, the food-and-games chain’s then-CEO, said he was retiring.

Financing

Sweetgreen seeks to raise about $275M with its IPO

The fast-casual salad chain revealed the terms of its initial public offering Tuesday, saying it intends to sell its shares for between $23 and $25 apiece.

Financing

Panera Brands will go public, with an assist from Danny Meyer

Meyer will invest in the owner of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros., and his USHG Acquisition Corp. will become a "cornerstone partner" of the company.

Financing

After an objection, Casa Bonita goes to ‘South Park’s’ creators

A bankruptcy judge signed off on Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s plans to buy the legendary roadside attraction and Mexican restaurant for $3.1 million.

Emerging Brands

Starbird Chicken gets a $12M investment to fuel its growth

The tech-enabled fast casual, which has nine locations, nabbed a $4 million cash infusion less than a year ago from industry veteran Greg Dollarhyde.

Emerging Brands

Rick Bayless-Jollibee fast-casual concept is getting ready to expand

One Tortazo unit opened just before the pandemic began, but a second location of the Mexican sandwich concept recently opened in New York City. The brand said it remains bullish on urban centers despite the challenges.

Leadership

Torchy’s Tacos CEO GJ Hart is retiring

Hart, whose leave is effective immediately, will stay on as a consultant to the fast-casual taco chain. Founder Mike Rypka becomes interim CEO.

Financing

Fast-casual earnings roundup: El Pollo Loco, Potbelly, Rave

Some smaller fast-casual chains continue to struggle with pandemic recovery, with urban locations remaining especially slow to pick up.

Financing

Shake Shack is almost getting back to 2019 growth

The fast casual’s same-store sales remained down significantly over 2019, but have improved in October, with suburban restaurants soaring above all others.

Financing

BurgerFi completes its $157M purchase of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

The better burger chain said the acquisition is its first in a long-term plan of building a multi-brand restaurant platform.

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