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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Leadership

Taco John’s hires a CFO

Richard Bundy is the latest addition to the chain’s C-suite.

Operations

French bakery cafe la Madeleine opens its first drive-thru

The chain’s CEO said the new design represents the future of the brand.

Emerging Brands

How Dave’s Hot Chicken sped up its growth during the pandemic

CEO Bill Phelps said he has been “shocked” by the interest in franchising.

Financing

Struggling Potbelly shores up its capital to stay afloat

The sandwich chain has secured $16 million in funding and has a new line of credit.

Workforce

Noodles & Company to offer PTO for vaccinations

The chain said it was “strongly recommending” its workers get shots to protect them from coronavirus.

Leadership

Digital kitchen platform C3 names a COO

Thomas Negrel was previously VP of finance for Specialty’s Cafe and Bakery, which was purchased by C3 late last year.

Consumer Trends

Restaurants had a super Sunday during their 1st pandemic Super Bowl

Pizza and wing chains around the country report record sales during the big game, even though gatherings were limited to prevent the spread of COVID.

Workforce

Chicken Salad Chick moves its HQ to Atlanta

The fast casual said the move better positions the brand for growth in the Southeast and Midwest.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Viva Chicken

How a fast-casual Peruvian chicken chain is trying to bring its charcoal-fired pollo to the masses.

Operations

Chipotle has raised prices on its delivery menu by 13%

The chain, seeing its margins squeezed by delivery, is trying to find the sweet spot between profitability and not driving customers away.

Leadership

Blaze Pizza adds Chris Demery as chief technology officer

Demery previously worked with Blaze CEO Mandy Shaw at Bloomin’ Brands.

Leadership

Pizza Inn’s owner is tangled in a legal battle with its former CEO

Former Rave Restaurant Group CEO Scott Crane is suing the operator for breach of contract and more, saying he was promised hundreds of thousands of shares of stock he never received.

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