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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business.

Before joining Winsight and Informa, Heather spent nearly a decade as a reporter for the daily newspaper in Spokane, Washington. She is the author of "The Chicago Homegrown Cookbook." She holds a journalism degree from Northwestern University and is a graduate of the two-year baking and pastry program at Washburne Culinary Institute in Chicago.

She is the mother of two and rarely passes up a chance to eat tater tots.

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Operations

Week in Review: McDonald’s new burger, Luckin’s U.S. debut, Olo goes private and more

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

Emerging Brands

Chuck E. Cheese debuts a new arcade concept for adults who want to be kids

The food-and-games chain, known for its “where a kid can be a kid” motto, has opened 10 Chuck’s Arcade locations in shopping malls in eight states, with more to come.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

Convenience-store foodservice grew 5% last year and is expected to jump another 5.7% this year, according to new data from Intouch Insight.

Recipients and presenters at Monday’s black-tie ceremony honoring the restaurant industry’s best acknowledged a political climate of “discord, challenge and fear” while celebrating those who brought their food traditions to America.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

Restaurant chains and convenience retailers alike are trying to woo cost-conscious consumers with deals this season.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

A look back at the week’s biggest news in the restaurant industry from Restaurant Business.

The warehouse retailer is selling "hot, fresh" pizzas for delivery for $8.98, plus fees that can more than double that price tag. Express delivery takes about three hours.

With 80% of small food launches failing, Johnson & Wales University experts outline how to navigate the complex process during a session at the National Restaurant Association Show.

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