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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Financing

Matchbox is acquired by Thompson Hospitality Corp.

The struggling full-service pizza chain hopes the investment will jump-start its growth.

Financing

Jose Andres takes over The Bazaar from SBE

The move will allow Andres’ ThinkFoodGroup to expand the concept outside of SBE properties.

Operations

4 ways restaurant brands are spotlighting staff in marketing efforts

Despite concerns that a chain’s employee—or even its founder—could tarnish the brand image with a misdeed, these operators say the benefits outweigh the risks.

Financing

Garbanzo owners buy stake in La Boulangerie

The investment comes with plans to expand both restaurant brands while also developing new concepts.

Operations

Starbucks plans unit geared toward deaf and hard-of-hearing customers, employees

The country’s first Signing Store is scheduled to launch this fall.

Leadership

Peet’s Coffee nabs Wrigley candy exec as new CEO

The coffee company is looking to expand its retail business.

Technology

3 new limited-service concepts embracing next-level tech

These forward-thinking operations are taking operations beyond basic apps and equipment.

Operations

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020

Cold beverages will be served with newly designed lids.

Emerging Brands

10 trends emerging from top growth chains

Commonalities among the fastest-growing small chains in America provide a glimpse at some of the patterns disrupting the restaurant industry.

Emerging Brands

Luke's Lobster subscribes to eco-practices

A deeper dive into the eco-friendly seafood concept, which made Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list for 2018.

Emerging Brands

Snooze does nontraditional brunch

A deeper dive into a modern breakfast-and-lunch-only concept, which made Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list for 2018.

Emerging Brands

Punch Bowl Social tackles eatertainment

A deeper dive into the growing eatertainment chain, which made Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list for 2018.

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