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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Financing

Denny’s moves to refranchise

The family-dining stalwart will be almost entirely franchisee-owned.

Operations

Habit Restaurants appoints industry vet to chief brand officer

The fast-casual burger chain reported same-store sales growth of 3.6% for Q3.

Workforce

Which restaurant chains are tops for female employees?

Amid #MeToo era, the just-released Best Workplaces for Women ranking shows restaurants lag behind other industries.

Operations

3 restaurants blurring the lines with in-house c-stores and grocery

These concepts are hoping consumers will want to grab a meal now—and fixings for another meal or snack later.

Emerging Brands

Elite Restaurant Group finalizes purchase of Noon Mediterranean

The group is eyeing two other restaurant acquisitions in coming months, according to its president.

Beverage

Starbucks brews up a witchy Frappuccino

The purple and green Witch’s Brew blended beverage is the chain’s latest attempt at a viral LTO.

Workforce

Cava offers paid leave to all workers on Election Day

The chain is also providing state-specific voter education to its employees.

Leadership

Luby’s names a new COO

Benjamin “Todd” Coutee, a longtime exec with the brand, gets promoted.

Operations

Rebranding TLC: Timing, laying groundwork, communication

Advanced planning is key to the success of big, outward-facing brand changes, industry experts say.

Consumer Trends

Which 10 chains do consumers say are the biggest community supporters?

Newly released Technomic data shows which brands are scoring points for charitable endeavors.

Financing

Pupatella pizza chain gets $3.75M investment

The Neapolitan concept looks to grow.

Leadership

Toni Bianco becomes COO of Cicis

Bianco previously served as president and COO of Fatburger.

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