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Fast_Casual

Leadership

El Pollo Loco hires Yum Brands vet Liz Williams as CEO

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2024

Williams, previously president of Taco Bell International, will assume her new role at the fast-casual grilled chicken chain on March 11.

Financing

US Foods awarded $15M default judgment against Boston Market

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2024

A federal court judge cited the fast-casual chain's "willful disregard" for the litigation in ruling in favor of the giant distributor, which had sued for unpaid bills.

Food

Celebrity chef Jet Tila adds another signature dish to Pei Wei’s menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2024

Firecracker Shrimp brings a sweet-spicy flavor profile and new protein to the fast-casual’s pan-Asian lineup.

Financing

Potbelly keeps its focus on growth through franchising

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual sandwich chain said it has 192 franchised stores currently under development. It also released an updated rewards app.

Workforce

Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

Financing

Massachusetts AG fines Boston Market $100k over wage and hour violations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2024

The state’s attorney general cited the struggling company’s failure to timely pay wages or provide accurate payroll records.

Financing

Once 'orphaned,' Qdoba's new parent sees much whitespace for growth

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 11, 2024

John Cywinski hints going public could be in the Mexican fast casual's future if the revitalization strategy comes to fruition as planned.

Financing

Boston Market owner's bankruptcy case is dismissed

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2024

A trustee had cited flaws in Jay Pandya’s bankruptcy filing and said he had been unresponsive to requests.

Financing

Vegan chain Next Level Burger buys Veggie Grill

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 11, 2024

The move comes less than six months after Veggie Grill closed 12 restaurants amid declining sales. The deal creates a 27-unit plant-based restaurant company.

Financing

Struggling Boston Market will let anyone open a location

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2024

The lawsuit-riddled rotisserie chicken chain will let people become operators of the brand without any franchise fee or other buy-in requirements.

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