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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Marketing

5 tips to maximize Restaurant Week visits

The marketing event typically takes place during midwinter, with operators offering prix-fixe menus to lure diners during the slower season. So, how can operators make the most of Restaurant Week?

Marketing

Wendy’s, Checkers & Rally’s take a swipe at their competitors

The chain wars continue.

Marketing

Carl’s Jr. opens Manhattan unit with Broadway-style musical

Watch out, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Operations

Bagger Dave’s closes a third of its units

The casual-dining chain plans to buy out small shareholders to cut costs.

Leadership

Consultant Clare Reichenbach takes reins at James Beard Foundation

Food industry outsider becomes the non-profit advocacy group’s head.

Emerging Brands

5 fresh concepts to put on the must-watch list

It's been a busy year so far for overseas brands seeking footholds in the U.S.

Marketing

America’s most polarizing restaurant brands

Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s and Starbucks show the greatest divide among Democrat and Republican diners in a new survey.

Operations

10 years after bankruptcy filing, Bennigan’s plots 2nd act

The nostalgic brand reports growth with its modern prototype.

Technology

Burger King fires up video in support of net neutrality

The marketing play is the latest in the chain’s cinema verite-style of viral videos.

Emerging Brands

A chain adapts to grocery

A Mediterranean concept adjusts operations to fit the nontraditional footprint.

Emerging Brands

Inside Red Robin's delivery-only concept

The full-service chain hopes its “virtual” format will fly.

Operations

Rick Bayless shutters Chicago neighborhood restaurant

Bayless is the latest in a string of household-name operators to close units amid industry challenges.

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