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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Leadership

WaBa Grill names Andrew Kim president and CEO

Kim had served as the rice bowl chain’s chief legal officer since 2018.

Workforce

Danny Meyer: This is ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ I ever made in business

The restaurateur said, among the many things he has learned during the pandemic, the most important is the need to create an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Operations

Power 20: Operators gave back during the bleakest of years

RB's annual look at the most powerful people in the restaurant business highlights those in and out of the industry who did most to help communities and businesses.

Workforce

Chipotle to pay $15M to settle overtime dispute

The money will be paid out to nearly 5,000 workers who say they were wrongly classified as exempt from federal overtime rules.

Operations

Damaged by fire, historic Jones Bar-B-Que Diner plans to rebuild

The restaurant, which received a James Beard Foundation award, is believed to be one of the oldest Black-owned dining establishments in the South.

Financing

Shake Shack borrows $225M to fund drive-thrus and other expansion

The fast casual’s urban restaurants, in particular, have struggled during the pandemic and the chain is pushing ahead with new store formats.

Operations

Shake Shack gets serious about delivery

The burger-and-shake chain, which was late to the delivery game, is redirecting its attention to getting delivery orders through its own channels.

Operations

How Noodles & Company is building a pipeline for new unit growth

Armed with new restaurant designs, new menu items and new operational efficiencies, the fast casual said it is primed to start opening more locations.

Operations

Despite a pandemic battering, Shake Shack isn’t giving up on urban restaurants

The 186-unit fast casual said it plans to expand its total number of units by 45% in the next two years.

Emerging Brands

Tutta Bella acquires Gnocchi Bar

The five-unit wood-fired pizza concept plans to expand the retail reach for the handmade gnocchi.

Leadership

Martha Stewart joins BurgerFi’s board

Calling her the “original influencer,” the fast-casual burger chain said Stewart will collaborate directly with its chef in her role as chair of the Product & Innovation Committee.

Operations

Sweetgreen, Just Salad work to lessen their environmental impact

The fast-casual chains in recent days have come out with new sustainability goals and efforts.

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