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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Leadership

Farm Burger appoints David Danowitz to chief operating officer

Danowitz previously worked in operations for Mellow Mushroom.

Marketing

Why did Pei Wei dig through the trash at Panda Express?

Pei Wei is sparring with its fast-casual rival in an online marketing campaign highlighting menu transparency.

Operations

Taste of Texas undergoes Texas-sized remodel

The indie’s $2 million makeover includes a new retail area selling cook-at-home meal kits and a massive kitchen redo.

Emerging Brands

4 ways hotel restaurants are luring business beyond tourists

Here’s how some of the newest hotel-based restaurants and bars are working to attract a crowd beyond those staying upstairs.

Food

3 emerging concepts with global yet approachable fare

These restaurants are catering to growing demand for sophisticated and adventurous international cuisine.

Workforce

Starbucks offers backup child care to all employees

The new benefit gives all workers access to 10 days of subsidized care for children and seniors each year.

Leadership

Shake Shack adds culinary innovation role

John Karangis, the Union Square Hospitality Group’s executive catering chef, will assume the new post.

Emerging Brands

GameWorks rolls out new restaurant concept

The eatertainment chain’s The Works Kitchen features a modern American menu designed by a Guy Fieri collaborator.

Financing

Goldbelly receives $20M from Danny Meyer’s investment fund

The online retailer provides a platform for select restaurants to sell iconic dishes to consumers around the country.

Leadership

Starbucks names Patrick Grismer CFO

Grismer, currently the finance head of Hyatt Hotels, takes over for Scott Maw, who is retiring.

Financing

Class-action suit filed in Zoes Kitchen-Cava deal

The plaintiff claims the merger violates SEC rules.

Emerging Brands

Sweetgreen opens a year-round market

The fast-casual salad chain turned one of its units into a grocery store, selling local produce and other items.

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