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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Emerging Brands

How a growing sushi concept is prepping for franchising

10-year-old Sushi Sake is standardizing its operations as it opens its doors to franchisees.

Emerging Brands

How an emerging chain is rethinking Chinese takeout

Junzi Kitchen, which recently received $5 million in an early funding round, is looking at ghost kitchens and other outside-the-box models to fuel its growth.

Leadership

Shake Shack gives its CFO an added title: President

Tara Comonte, who has led the chain’s tech expansion and other initiatives, takes on the expanded role.

Operations

8 potential pitfalls of international growth

Is international expansion a chain's golden ticket? Maybe—if restaurant operators know how to avoid these potential disasters.

Leadership

Noodles & Co.’s chief brand officer to depart

Chas Hermann joined the chain in 2018, just before it mounted an impressive turnaround.

Emerging Brands

Mad Greens and Snappy Salads merge

The fast-casual salad concepts will continue to operate under their own brands, with Darden Coors as CEO of the newly formed Salad Collective banner.

Operations

Pie Five sales keep falling as it closes more stores

The fast-casual pizza chain owned by Rave Restaurant Group posted a same-store sales decline of 7.3% and a systemwide sales drop of 22.1%.

Emerging Brands

Wetzel’s Pretzels founder, Blaze Pizza investor has a new growth vehicle

Bill Phelps is now the CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken, a growing fast casual selling spicy chicken tenders and sliders.

Emerging Brands

City Works prepares to bring its craft beer concept to Disney

The growing “pour house” brand is finding success with local brews, comprehensive employee training and an expanding events business.

Food

Will ‘caulifloodles’ do for Noodles & Co. what zoodles did?

With the introduction of cauliflower-infused noodles nationwide, the fast casual is hoping for another win with diners looking to up their vegetable intake.

Operations

Lettuce Entertain You partners with Grubhub on a 2nd virtual restaurant

Bon Appetit, Delivered features dishes curated from the popular food magazine.

Financing

Slapfish secures investment to fuel growth

The fast-casual seafood concept has partnered with former NFL player Mac Haik, who now owns a “large stake” in the 23-unit brand.

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