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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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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.

Emerging Brands

Even as it opens new scoop shops, Salt & Straw is eyeing a multi-pronged approach to selling ice cream

The small-batch brand, which received funding from restaurateur Danny Meyer, just opened its first stores away from the West Coast but is also pushing nationwide delivery and ghost kitchens.

Financing

By Chloe has a stalking horse bidder

The vegan fast-casual chain, which declared bankruptcy in December, is scheduled to go to auction next week.

Financing

Sweetgreen and David Chang are among investors in upscale grocery concept

Chicago-based Foxtrot Market raised $42 million during its latest funding round and plans to double its units.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about Knead Hospitality & Design

How full-service restaurant design is changing to meet consumer needs during the pandemic and why there’s reason to be hopeful.

Financing

Biden gives indies a bump in the PPP line

Restaurants and other businesses with fewer than 20 employees will be the only ones allowed to apply for relief funding for a two-week period starting Wednesday.

Food

Shake Shack is launching a series of (very) limited chef collaborations

The fast-casual burger chain is partnering with well-known chefs around the country for one-day rollouts of special menu items.

Leadership

BurgerFi hires a COO

Industry veteran Jim Esposito, formerly of Panera and Burger King, will lead operations at the better-burger brand.

Operations

Inside Chicken Salad Chick’s HQ move to Atlanta

The new headquarters will help the chain meet its growth goals, its CEO said.

Financing

Indies struggle to pay rent, even as chains get current

New data suggests wide gaps in the ability to pay between independent restaurants and their chain counterparts.

Food

Why Wingstop isn’t rushing into chicken thighs

The fast casual is feeling the heat from greater demand for chicken wings. But the chain is putting stock in its belief the uptick is pandemic-fueled and temporary, rather than a long-term concern.

Financing

Pizza Inn, Pie five parent wins its latest delisting appeal

Struggling Rave Restaurant Group will be monitored for 180 days to ensure Nasdaq compliance.

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