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Technology

Chipotle, already a tech leader, has some more advances in the works

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 11, 2022

Many chains have copied the fast casual’s drive-thrus and digital makelines. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s next for the burrito brand (and it just might include an avocado-slicing robot).

Financing

Why a fast-casual chicken chain is selling NFTs for $14,500 a piece

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 11, 2022

Chick’nCone hopes the sale of Chick’nCoins will help it keep growing. Buyers could profit if it does.

Marketing

What's in a name? Often not restaurants' most impressive work

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 11, 2022

Reality Check: Emerging markets tend to cycle through some clunker IDs until a label sticks.

Workforce

Déjà vu for Chipotle as it looks to hire another 20K workers

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2022

The fast casual raised hourly wages last year and brought on thousands of new employees, returning it to pre-COVID staffing levels. But it’ll need many more workers to keep up with its fast growth.

Operations

Chipotle to mid-sized cities: We’re coming for you

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 09, 2022

The burrito giant this week upped its long-term openings forecast, saying it is seeing strong momentum in a relatively new strategy focused on previously overlooked locations.

Financing

Omicron dampens the end of a big quarter for Chipotle

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 08, 2022

Despite COVID challenges, the fast casual is seeing strong digital growth and is upping its new store opening projections for the future.

Technology

Inside Wingstop’s latest move toward becoming a 100% digital operation

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 07, 2022

Six things to know about the fast casual’s new “restaurant of the future,” and why it’s so bullish on using technology to sell more chicken wings.

Food

With Chef Jet Tila in the driver’s seat, menu evolution accelerates at Pei Wei

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 04, 2022

The celebrity chef, now a partner in the fast-casual chain, is energizing and expanding the pan-Asian menu.

Operations

Are fast casuals going through a mid-life crisis?

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 04, 2022

They’re adding drive-thrus, taking away dining rooms, letting customers order at the table and more; blurring the lines between their segment, quick service, and even casual dining.

Operations

Wingstop opens a cash-less, seat-less restaurant

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

The wing chain’s new “restaurant of the future” will allow the brand to test equipment and layouts to maximize its off-premise business.

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