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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Financing

Hooters of America has been sold

Nord Bay Capital and TriArtisan Capital Advisors are the new owners of the casual-dining chain.

Emerging Brands

TV chef Gordon Ramsay plots U.S. expansion

Ramsay has signed a $100 million partnership deal with private-equity firm Lion Capital, according to media reports.

Emerging Brands

Bonci brings Roman-style pizza to the U.S., with some Americanized twists

The fast casual is positioned for growth far from Italy with its own take on delivery and toppings for a new audience.

Operations

Ted’s Bulletin’s new owner has big changes in store

&pizza co-founder Steve Salis has launched a bakery-focused concept within the Washington, D.C.-based all-day breakfast chain.

Operations

Cava is testing car-pickup model

The fast-growing Mediterranean fast casual is allowing customers who place digital orders to drive up to a designated window to get their food.

Emerging Brands

The Future 50: graduates + up-and-comers

These are the brands that have moved beyond the emerging chain ranking, along with those poised to make the list next year.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

10 trends from The Future 50

What do these successful emerging brands predict about next-generation concepts?

Emerging Brands

New owner shakes up ops at Crazy Dough’s Pizza as it readies for growth

Georgia Franchise Group is using a commissary approach to produce the concept’s labor-intensive dough.

Emerging Brands

As pot culture goes mainstream, Cheba Hut looks to grow—and grow up

The toasted sub concept is adding units through franchising while looking to appeal to a wider demographic.

Leadership

Checkers & Rally’s enlists marketing vet as CMO

Dwayne Chambers most recently served as chief marketing officer for P.F. Chang’s.

Marketing

Krystal rolls out all-you-can-eat deal

The quick-service chain is offering unlimited original burgers and fries for $5.99 for a limited time.

Leadership

Dewey’s Pizza appoints its COO to president

Chuck Lipp, who has been with the company since 2003, takes over the job from Andrew DeWitt.

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