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Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison resigns

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2022

Morrison is leaving to become CEO of 50-unit drive-thru salad concept Salad and Go. Wingstop President and COO Michael Skipworth is now chief executive officer.

Operations

Franchising takes wing for Starbird

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 11, 2022

The 12-unit, tech-focused fast casual said it has proven out its concept and is ready to bring on franchisees as early as next month.

Leadership

El Pollo Loco names Laurance Roberts CEO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 10, 2022

Roberts has served as interim CEO and CFO since last fall, following the departure of Bernard Acoca, who left to take the top post at Zaxby’s.

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KFC grew in the U.S. for the first time in 17 years in 2021

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2022

The chain lost its status as the country’s biggest chicken concept. But eight years of same-store sales growth, new remodels and an improved outlook has the company looking forward.

Leadership

Tom Ferguson, 57, founder and CEO of Rise Biscuits dies

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 22, 2022

Ferguson started the 17-unit chain in 2012. The company called him “a champion of others, a mentor, and a devoted husband and father.”

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Why Chicken Salad Chick isn’t flocking to digital

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 17, 2022

Digital sales make up just 15% of the fast casual’s business today, and the chain’s CEO said its diners simply prefer the dining room.

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Wingstop: ‘The worst is behind us’ when it comes to wing prices

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 16, 2022

The fast-growing wing chain saw a 27.5% increase in bone-in wing prices during the fourth quarter, but said the cost finally appears to be on a downward trend.

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Food

February is a short month long on menu specials

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cracker Barrel’s wines; McAlisters spotlights steak; chicken stars at Pei Wei, Checkers and Ledo Pizza; Genghis Grill does Mardi Gras; Smokey Bones candy coats cocktails.

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