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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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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.

Emerging Brands

Rise Biscuits Donuts changes its name and menu

The emerging chain is now called Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken.

Operations

Kona Grill alerts government of plummeting sales, rising debt

The struggling chain, whose CEO resigned last week, said it will be late to file Securities and Exchange Commission documents.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s sees promise in virtual reality games, pared-down menu

After lackluster sales, the eatertainment chain posted 2.9% comps growth for its Q4.

Emerging Brands

After ‘Shark Tank’ win, is Press Waffle Co. ready to grow?

The concept’s founders are hoping to hit it big with their small-footprint chain.

Technology

ezCater raises $150M to fuel catering growth

The marketplace and software platform will focus on expansion.

Marketing

Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s marketing vet heads to Bojangles’

Jackie Woodward will take over the CMO post from Randy Poindexter, who is retiring after nearly 30 years.

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