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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Emerging Brands

How a waffle-and-ice cream concept is becoming a surprise delivery star

Social media is generating buzz for The Dolly Llama, a four-unit dessert concept based in Southern California.

Technology

&pizza partners with Zume on mobile kitchens

The fast-casual pizza chain is currently leasing three custom-fitted trucks from Zume, with plans to expand the partnership.

Food

Chipotle launches carne asada LTO

The new menu item is compliant with Whole30 and paleo diets.

Marketing

Chipotle to pay $6.5M to settle class-action suit over non-GMO claims

The fast-casual chain admits no wrongdoing in the case, which ends three years of litigation.

Emerging Brands

How a commissary is positioning Condado Tacos for growth

The 13-unit, full-service taco concept plans to nearly quadruple the size of its commissary early next year as it gets ready to expand.

Emerging Brands

Growing Urban Plates adds its 1st CMO

Steve Greer comes to the fast casual from Real Mex Restaurants and Outback Steakhouse.

Workforce

Noodles & Co. to add instant payment to its employee benefits

The fast-casual chain will also give workers access to a suite of “financial wellness” tools.

Leadership

Which Wich elevates former franchisee to president as it preps for growth

Cherry Hearn, who was also the fast casual’s general counsel, will take over day-to-day responsibilities for the sandwich chain from founder Jeff Sinelli.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s predicts ‘volatility’ in back half of 2019

With comps falling 1.8% in Q2, the eatertainment chain once again lowered its earnings guidance.

Workforce

Chipotle hit with Fair Workweek lawsuit in NYC

The city alleges Chipotle violated “nearly every aspect” of the law, which guarantees predictable schedules for quick-service employees.

Leadership

Fiesta Restaurant Group names industry vet to CMO post

Hope Diaz previously worked for Popeyes and Burger King.

Marketing

6 ways operators are scoring with football-themed deals

With football season kicking off this week, restaurant chains are coming up with creative promos to boost both dine-in and off-premise sales.

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