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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Emerging Brands

‘Refinement’ and expansion slated for Bartaco after hiring of Union Square vet

New president will also work to revamp the concept’s technology.

Emerging Brands

4 ways a growing coffee chain is keeping its indie vibe

Here’s how Colectivo has sidestepped the chain backlash being waged by young consumers.

Emerging Brands

Wow Bao acquired by tech-focused equity group

Fast-casual chain plots rapid expansion under the PE firm's partnership with Lettuce Entertain You.

Emerging Brands

Muscle Maker Grill parent plots $20M ‘mini IPO’

The 50-unit chain is the latest operation to take the alternate financing route.

Operations

Big-name operators hit with no-tipping lawsuit

Class action alleges no-tipping policies are "conspiracy" to raise menu prices.

Operations

Can axing the back of house boost sales?

Some operators are moving all storage and prep to be customer-facing.

Emerging Brands

Honeygrow to deliver a mini-sized concept

Downsized Minigrow will feature fewer menu items and ingredients.

Operations

Pop-up operators share 4 hacks for success

How to make money, build brand awareness and (hopefully) avoid getting a cease-and-desist letter.

Financing

Union Square Hospitality goes into the private-equity business

The parent of Gramercy Tavern and creator of Shake Shack intends to invest in upstart fast-casual brands and tech.

Emerging Brands

Pay attention to these 5 new concepts

From flying falafel to the latest entrant in the groceraunt craze, here are the new concepts to watch.

Emerging Brands

5 new concepts slinging Roman-style slices

Roman-style pizza concepts march into the U.S.

Operations

Delivery-only ‘not profitable,’ so Ando goes dine-in

David Chang's headless concept moves to traditional fast casual.

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