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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Marketing

87M adults to visit a restaurant for Mother’s Day, survey says

Newly released data shows what sort of impact restaurateurs may see this Sunday.

Operations

Bojangles’ eyes further store closures

The move follows the quick-service chain’s Q1 sales decline.

Leadership

Abe Ruiz promoted to CEO of Babalu Tapas & Tacos

The industry vet had previously worked as an executive with Famous Dave’s.

Emerging Brands

Diversity takes center stage at 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards

Highlands Bar & Grill and JuneBaby were among the big winners at this year's ceremony.

Marketing

4 ways restaurants are seeking brand loyalty through app-based rewards

Hitting on promos that bring in new loyalty members while also boosting the bottom line can be a tricky tightrope to cross.

Operations

Starbucks zeroes in on waste reduction

The coffee giant says it loses $500 million each year to waste.

Financing

Jose Garces’ restaurant group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Garces Group was purchased by Ballard Brands for $5 million.

Operations

Habit Burger blames same-store sales slip on lackluster burger promo

The fast-casual chain posted a 1.4% drop for Q1.

Emerging Brands

4 just-opened fast casuals from full-service restaurants

Experienced operators try their hand at innovation in this still-blooming sector.

Operations

Starbucks stands to lose as much as $14M in sales during its closure for racial-bias training

A new Technomic analysis details the impact of the chain’s response to the recent arrests at one of its units.

Leadership

Onetime Potbelly executive joins Aloha Poke as CEO

Industry vet Chris Birkinshaw takes the top spot at the growing fast casual.

Operations

Starbucks: Outrage over in-store arrests has not hurt sales

The chain’s CEO says he is committed to preventing further racial-bias incidents with changes to processes, training and culture.

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