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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Leadership

Here are all the major companies that have changed CEOs this year

Executive changes have become increasingly commonplace coming out of the pandemic and the corner office is no exception. Changes include some of the nation’s biggest concepts.

Operations

Wingstop wants to raise its own chickens

The wing chain said Tuesday that it is actively exploring acquiring or building its own “poultry complex” in the next two to three years, to mitigate pricing volatility in its core commodity.

Emerging Brands

How a South Korean bakery-café chain is growing in the U.S. selling French pastries

Self-service cases mean big average checks at Paris Baguette, which is rolling out a new prototype to spotlight its top-selling cakes.

Food

Portillo’s is adding a meat-free hot dog to its menu

Starting Tuesday, the Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog will be available at all 71 locations of the Chicago-based chain. It’s the first plant-based protein at Portillo’s in its nearly 60-year history.

Food

Wingstop gets into the chicken sandwich business

The wing chain, whose stock price has fallen more than 50% this year, is testing “sauced-and-tossed” chicken sandwiches in 11 flavors at 60 restaurants.

Financing

Staffing issues, remodels disrupt Pollo Tropical’s sales

The chicken chain said it has raised prices more than 13% in recent months but has taken a phased approach so as not to upset value-minded diners.

Financing

Saladworks parent acquires Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Zoup!

WOWorks, the collector of better-for-you fast-casual chains, now operates six brands and plans to have more than 400 locations by the end of the year.

Leadership

Freshii promotes CFO Daniel Haroun to CEO

The health-focused chain’s founder, Matthew Corrin, becomes executive chairman, while Victor Diab joins the Toronto-based brand as CFO.

Marketing

Why Grubhub is giving NYC office workers free lunch

Marketing Bites: The delivery app is seizing on cubicle-dwellers returning to their desks, Taco Bell teams up with Dolly Parton on a musical and more marketing news of the week.

Workforce

Chipotle blasts report that says it passes over Black managerial applicants

The survey, backed by two unions, found that job seekers with “racially distinctive” Black names were less likely to receive a callback for GM openings and other leadership posts than those with white-sounding names.

Technology

Wing Zone’s newest franchisee is focused on robots

The wing chain is creating Wing Zone Labs with the product development incubator behind restaurant robots like Flippy and Chippy, with the goal of fully automating its stores.

Leadership

Zaxby’s promotes Michelle Morgan to chief people officer

Morgan has been with the chicken finger chain for more than 20 years, starting out as a cashier. She’ll oversee recruitment, professional development and more.

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