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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Operations

How are restaurants helping after Hurricane Florence?

Big chains and indies alike continue to feed communities in the storm’s wake, even if their own restaurants are under water.

Operations

Sweetgreen tests hybrid delivery-catering model

The fast casual’s new Outpost program offers free delivery to office buildings via designated kiosks.

Marketing

Olive Garden mounts digital scavenger hunt

The restaurant chain offered up clues on social media leading to 10 all-you-can eat pasta passes.

Technology

Postmates secures $300M in venture funding

The investment will be used to expand the delivery service to a majority of U.S. households.

Financing

Cracker Barrel looks to reverse 3.5% traffic decline in Q4

The family dining chain is betting on fried chicken to lure customers.

Financing

Luby’s closes 8 units to pay outstanding debt

The multiconcept restaurant operator has expressed concerns about whether it can remain solvent.

Operations

Starbucks amps up its environmental friendliness

The coffee chain expects to save millions in utility bills under its new Greener Stores initiative.

Operations

Restaurant operators brace for Hurricane Florence

Owners on the Carolina coast and beyond are implementing emergency plans for before, during and after what’s predicted to be a massive storm.

Leadership

Tom’s Urban appoints industry vet Shannon McNiel as president and COO

The emerging eatertainment brand, from the founders of Smashburger, positions itself for growth.

Emerging Brands

What went wrong for Noon Mediterranean?

The CEO of the once-promising fast casual takes stock as he tries to steer the brand out of bankruptcy.

Financing

Custom-focused concept Stacked acquired by private-equity firms

The emerging chain from the founders of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has its sights set on becoming a national brand.

Financing

Jollibee to invest $12.4M in Rick Bayless fast casual Tortas Frontera

The largest foodservice operator in the Philippines, which recently acquired Smashburger, plans to grow the Tortas Frontera Mexican sandwich chain.

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