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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings, executive editor. Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Her experience  includes other industry publications as well as the daily newspaper The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., where she was Food Editor. Her work has been cited in the Los Angeles Times, Business Insider, FoodBeast, The Huffington Post, Time.com and more.

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Operations

Wingstop is doing great. Here's how CEO Michael Skipworth says the chicken chain can do even better

After a strong first quarter, Dallas-based Wingstop expects double-digit same-store sales growth this year, as it plans on becoming a Top 10 global restaurant brand.

Financing

Restaurant tech firm InKind acquires Etta Collective out of bankruptcy

The two-unit Etta Collective went to the highest bidder for $4 million and InKind CEO Johann Moonesinghe plans to restart growth.

Financing

Boxer Ramen shutters 4 units following bankruptcy

Boxer Ramen and sister brand SuperDeluxe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February. Both are owned by Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Micah Camden.

Operations

Just Salad jumps on the drive-thru bandwagon

Freshly made drive-thru salads are increasingly becoming a thing. This fast-casual chain is ramping up growth in both urban and suburban locations, with car customers in mind.

Operations

Friendly's parent Brix Holdings agrees to acquire Clean Juice

The organic juice and healthy food brand joins the portfolio that also includes Orange Leaf and Red Mango.

Operations

David Morton's DMK Restaurants rebrands as Episcope Hospitality + Advisory

The Chicago-based multi-concept group is growing nationally, with new concepts coming this year to New York City, New Jersey and Phoenix.

Emerging Brands

Chipotle officially kills Farmesa as potential second concept

Farmesa's healthful bowl menu was tested but CEO Brian Niccol said the company is focused on growing Chipotle into an iconic brand.

Operations

Chipotle raises menu prices in California up to 7%

California's AB1228 pushed the fast-casual chain's wage up 20% and menu price hikes will cover the cost. But with first-quarter traffic up more than 5%, Chipotle officials are not worried.

Financing

The Sports Bra wins growth investment from Serena Williams' husband

With women's sports on fire, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's 776 Foundation is providing an assist to franchise and expand this Portland, Oregon-based sports bar dedicated to supporting female athletes.

Operations

Chipotle's first international franchised location officially opens in Kuwait

Franchisee Alshaya Group plans to open four Chipotle units in the Middle East this year.

Operations

Qdoba and Chipotle to pay millions to settle alleged labor violations in Washington state

Qdoba agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle a pay transparency lawsuit. Chipotle agreed to pay more than $3 million in a case related to alleged scheduling and paid leave violations in Seattle.

Operations

Flynn Group and Jet's Pizza to add drone delivery from select units

Locations of Flynn's Panera Bread units in Seattle, and some Jet's restaurants in Detroit plan to offer drone delivery using the Zipline system.

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