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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Food

Chipotle extends its carne asada LTO

After sourcing beef that meets the chain’s guidelines, the fast casual is considering adding it to the permanent menu.

Leadership

Mandy Shaw named Blaze Pizza CEO

Shaw, previously the fast-casual chain’s CFO, takes over for Jim Mizes, who retired in August.

Operations

Coca-Cola exec named CEO of WFF

Therese Gearhart takes over for Hattie Hill as head of the organization that champions women in the restaurant industry.

Financing

Noodles sees boost from premium delivery pricing, cauliflower noodles

The fast-casual chain reported a same-store sales increase of 2.1% for Q3, its sixth consecutive quarter of sales growth.

Emerging Brands

How a Mexican concept is expanding into a massive brewery space

Southern California-based Puesto is moving into a former Gordon Biersch Brewery location as it motivates (and educates) its growing staff.

Operations

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana parent works to stem sales slide

Fiesta Restaurant Group is hoping value menus, catering and delivery will boost revenue after a rough Q3.

Workforce

Chipotle again expands its employee benefits

All employees will have access to mental healthcare, financial tools and more beginning next year.

Operations

Potbelly closes stores, halts new unit growth

The fast-casual sandwich chain saw traffic fall 8.3% and same-store sales drop 3% during Q3.

Operations

Shake Shack stock falls as the chain feels the revenue hit of its switch to Grubhub

The fast-casual burger brand reported same-store sales growth of 2% for Q3.

Financing

Chicken Salad Chick acquired by Brentwood Associates

The fast casual, which was previously held by Eagle Merchant Partners, has grown sales nearly 44% in the past year, according to Technomic data.

Marketing

Pollo Campero puts its spin on the chicken sandwich wars

The fast-casual chain is offering a free meal to any Popeyes employee who shows up in uniform this week.

Marketing

How Chipotle is harnessing a new social media app to drive Gen Z engagement

The fast-casual chain’s recent challenges on video-sharing app TikTok have received millions of views.

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