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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Operations

Chipotle’s CEO: Supply chain challenges are easing, but inflation is not

Brian Niccol said the fast-casual burrito chain is feeling the impact of rising prices.

Emerging Brands

Dickey’s virtual wing brand becomes a ‘real’ restaurant

The chain is opening a brick-and-mortar location of Wing Boss, four months after it debuted as a delivery-only concept.

Emerging Brands

Union Square Hospitality eyes the other side of the pandemic

USHG President Chip Wade joins the Buzzworthy Brands podcast to discuss how the multi-concept operator is gearing up for growth after the crisis.

Financing

Rory McIlroy invests in a new food-and-mini golf concept

An investment group led by the PGA tour superstar will get 10% ownership of each new Puttery, from Drive Shack, through 2023.

Operations

Fast casuals unleash a flurry of new prototypes

Some of their designs, created to meet changing consumer demands post-pandemic, blur the lines with quick-service chains.

Leadership

Union Square Hospitality hires a new CMO

Marissa Freeman becomes the chief marketing officer for the multi-concept group.

Operations

Chicago’s Michelin-starred Spiaggia closes after 37 years

The Italian restaurant, a favorite of former President Obama and a breeding ground for top chefs, said it could not negotiate a deal with its landlord.

Emerging Brands

Smalls Sliders hires Smoothie King vet as CEO

The slider concept, from the founder of Walk-On’s and former NFL star Drew Brees, said CEO Joe Lewis will help the brand expand throughout the Gulf South.

Workforce

Chipotle leverages TikTok for hiring push

The fast casual, which has been active on the social media platform for several years, said TikTok Resumes will help it have “meaningful career conversations with Gen-Z” as it works to hire an additional 15,000 people this year.

Operations

Portillo’s plans to open a restaurant without a dining room

The new prototype, slated to open this winter in Joliet, Ill., will be the fast casual’s first to feature a triple drive-thru as it seeks to capitalize on demand for delivery and pickup orders.

Food

Big restaurant industry names invest in plant-based producer Meati

Sweetgreen’s co-founders and Alinea Chef Grant Achatz are among those who helped the company complete a $50 million funding round.

Leadership

Captain D’s promotes Bindi Menon to CMO

Menon has been with the fast-casual seafood chain since 2005, starting as a senior analyst.

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