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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Consumer Trends

7 ways a marshmallow cafe is sticking to the trends

See how XO Marshmallow Cafe + Wonderland makes the most of its 700 square feet.

Emerging Brands

3 creative booze-fueled concepts

As outdoor temperatures rise, these new alcohol-centric spots are helping consumers cool off in innovative ways.

Technology

3 new concepts swapping servers for robots

It's too early to tell whether robot servers will translate into cost savings, but a few operators are embracing their automated employees.

Consumer Trends

Live-fire cooking is hot

As wood-fire cooking gains traction, these six lessons learned could help keep your operation smokin’.

Food

3 trends today's groundbreaking concepts share

The most intriguing new restaurants around the country are staying on top of today’s trends. These concepts will be the focus of the closing session at next month’s Restaurant Trends & Directions conference in Chicago.

Emerging Brands

7 new concepts drawing attention this week

A mega food hall, celebrity chef opening, Australian coffee invasion and more highlight the latest crop of new concepts.

Emerging Brands

Inside Sam Fox’s new growth brand

Will Doughbird land Fox in the henhouse with high-stakes chain investors again?

Operations

Toppers revamps for carryout

The new Toppers prototype—the model for 11 of the 15 units built this year—features a “show kitchen” as well as counter seating that allows guests to watch pizzas being made.

Consumer Trends

5 tools for teaching consumers how to navigate fast casuals

How to make sure diners know where to go and what to do in your limited-service operation.

Operations

Showcase KFC spends $2.2M to double throughput

A local landmark, the Big Chicken KFC becomes a sales leader for the chain.

Emerging Brands

6 global concepts making inroads in America

Pay attention to these international brands trying to make their mark on American consumers.

Seattle City Council passes soda tax

Seattle joins the growing ranks of cities to levy taxes on sugary drinks.

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