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Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

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Kelsey Squire

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Financing

Private-equity group L Catterton buys Uncle Julio’s

The acquisition aims to boost growth of the polished-casual Mexican chain.

Salsarita’s names new president

Ken Green will also serve as COO of the Mexican fast casual.

Del Taco appoints new chief executive

The chain’s president and chief brand officer will take up the post.

Operations

Fine-tuning guest feedback

The Pei Wei kitchen takes menu testing out of its headquarters and into guests’ hands, reducing corporate bias, says Clay Dover, CMO of the P.F. Chang’s offshoot.

Del Frisco’s names chain presidents

The new positions are part of an effort to differentiate Del Frisco’s three brands from one another.

Del Taco names new president

The chain has promoted its chief brand officer to the post.

8 trends that shaped the restaurant industry this year

A look at the burger wars, no-tipping tests and sales slumps 2016 ushered in.

The most notable openings of 2016

2016 was a busy year for restaurant openings, with everyone from Chipotle to Pepsi launching revamped or brand new concepts. Here’s a look at the most notable openings of 2016, divided into seven categories: offshoots, brand extensions, fried chicken brands, poke brands, new spots from the big guns, revamps and game changers.

Emerging Brands

Health-minded concepts in the fast lane

As the demand for fresh, made-to-order menus expands to all types of limited-service concepts, operators are looking to separate themselves from the fray.

Top chain jobs becoming more perilous?

Two new changes in brand leadership underscore challenges of the current restaurant climate, as the unseated execs held their respective roles for fewer than eight months.

Ignite names interim COO

Industry veteran Debra Eybers is taking up the post.

Snooze gets funding for growth

The breakfast-and-brunch brand is banking on a new investment to expand its reach.

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