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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Operations

What’s Starbucks doing to solve its traffic problem?

The coffee giant reports another quarter of same-store sales growth, but it’s largely based on higher average tickets.

Operations

Kona Grill's Nasdaq listing is suspended

The casual-dining chain recently said it might be forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to mounting debt and declining sales.

Emerging Brands

Dog Haus embraces delivery-only kitchens as a pathway to growth

The fast-casual hot dog chain explains why it has partnered with virtual kitchen startup Kitchen United to add 25 “ghost” units by the end of 2020.

Operations

Kona Grill under new stock market delisting threat

Nasdaq tells the struggling chain to pay its listing fees or be removed from trading Thursday morning.

Operations

Luby’s hires a turnaround consultant

The restaurant company, which has closed 27 units in the past year, saw same-store sales decline 3.3% in the recent quarter.

Consumer Trends

Consumers tune in to better-for-you concepts

Health-focused chains with customizable menus are among the Top 500’s biggest winners.

Topics

Polished-casual chains tap an indie vibe

This upscale full-service segment is thriving while some in casual-dining sputter.

Financing

Full service sputters on

Some big players are slowly starting to show signs of life, while specialized regional concepts are very much alive.

Technology

Danny Meyer-backed fund invests in Gather events platform

Enlightened Hospitality Investments boosted fast-casual chain Dig Inn earlier this week.

Leadership

Yum Brands CEO: ‘Culture fuels results’

Greg Creed accepts the 2019 Restaurant Leader of the Year award for his visionary brand stewardship.

Emerging Brands

Dig Inn gets $15M from Danny Meyer-backed fund

The emerging fast-casual chain plans to add units and grow its delivery service.

Leadership

Kona Grill names temporary executive

Christi Hing, the struggling chain’s current CFO, was named "principal executive officer" of the struggling chain.

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