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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Leadership

Coolgreens promotes VP to president and COO

Todd Madlener has been with the growing fast-casual chain since 2018.

Food

In Search of the Next Major Protein Source

Going beyond beef and chicken, experts are looking to science and nature.

Leadership

Paris Baguette promotes its COO to CEO

Darren Tipton is the bakery-cafe chain’s new U.S. CEO, while its former chief executive, Jack Moran, becomes global CEO.

Food

Plant-based proteins, eco-conscious packaging top 2020 industry trends

The National Restaurant Association, in partnership with Technomic, reveals the year’s biggest menu and foodservice game-changers.

Operations

Taco Cabana parent shutters 19 units in Texas

The closures represent nearly 11% of the Fiesta Restaurant Group fast-casual’s total units.

Technology

Zume shuts down its robot-powered pizza business

The company, once said to be valued at $4 billion, is laying off half its staff and pivoting its focus as it joins other struggling robot-enabled restaurant startups.

Emerging Brands

How a boozy breakfast concept is winning by refusing to ignore lunch

The Toasted Yolk is growing with a robust midday menu, classic cocktails and signature churro doughnuts.

Leadership

Rave appoints a finance head

Clint Fendley will oversee finances for the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five.

Workforce

Settlement reached in Spotted Pig sexual harassment investigation

In her announcement, New York state’s attorney general also said she is launching an inquiry into the behavior of celebrity chef Mario Batali.

Leadership

Wingstop names a new COO

Mahesh Sadarangani, formerly of CEC, replaces Larry Kruguer, who resigned last month.

Emerging Brands

Struggling Muscle Maker Grill debuts a new concept

Healthy Joe’s, a fast casual serving food cooked in a 500-degree conveyer oven, opened in New York City.

Emerging Brands

8 concepts to watch in 2020

Legacy brands branched out with new concepts in 2019. Here are the ones to keep an eye on in the new year.

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