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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

Articles by
Heather Lalley

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Food

Shake Shack adds avocado and bacon to its menu

Avocado is here to stay, but the Niman Ranch bacon is only available until June 30.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Bluestone Lane

Australian-inspired coffee concept Bluestone Lane is plotting its post-pandemic growth.

Financing

Chipotle’s CEO made $38M in 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol made $38 million in 2020, his most since joining the brand in 2018.

Emerging Brands

A former Burgerim franchisee rebrands

Abdul Popal, a former Burgerim franchisee, is hoping to franchise his new iniBurger concept and said it will be run much differently than the disgraced burger brand.

Leadership

Pokeworks goes on a pandemic hiring spree

The 60-unit fast-casual chain says the hiring of three industry executives, “the big three,” will position the concept for growth.

Operations

How Cicis is re-thinking the pizza buffet for a post-pandemic world

Cicis Pizza, which is newly emerged from bankruptcy protection, sees a big future in off-premise sales while retaining its buffet roots.

Marketing

Restaurants take a stab at vaccine promotions

Around the country, pandemic-weary restaurants and bars are offering freebies and deals to customers who have gotten their COVID shots.

Technology

Chipotle invests in self-driving delivery company Nuro

Chipotle Mexican Grill has invested in a robotics company that operates a fleet of self-driving delivery vehicles.

Emerging Brands

How the pandemic is reshaping the future of Mendocino Farms

How the pandemic is reshaping the expansion plans for growing fast-casual chain Mendocino Farms.

Leadership

Pokeworks adds 3 industry vets to its C-suite

Pokeworks has hired a chief operating officer, chief marketing officer and chief development officer as it readies for continued growth.

Operations

Chipotle plots its expansion in Canada

Chipotle Mexican Grill said it intends to open eight now restaurants in Canada this year, the first locations in the country since 2018.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about Roots Chicken Shak

The owners of Roots Chicken Shak are looking to create a franchise model geared toward women and minority entrepreneurs.

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