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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Financing

An activist wants to add directors to Potbelly’s board

Potbelly will consider input from the Vann A. Avedisian Trust regarding the nomination of potential directors at the chain’s annual shareholders meeting.

Operations

Amid rising wing prices, Wingstop mulls other chicken possibilities

The chain reported 12.2% same-store sales growth for Q4, despite bone-in wing prices climbing 7.6%.

Operations

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Topics

Mooyah rolls out its first new prototype

The redesign includes closing off the previously open kitchen and adding a dedicated off-premise pickup area.

Emerging Brands

How a health-focused Mexican fast casual is making room for vegans and flexitarians alike

At growth chain Tocaya Organica, all dishes start out plant-based, with the option to add meat and dairy items.

Operations

Protein Bar & Kitchen launches office delivery program

The fast casual’s Minibar service offers free lunch drop-offs for large offices in a bid to make delivery cost-effective.

Operations

Pie Five sales continue to tumble

Rave Restaurant Group reported an 11% same-store sales decline for its fast-casual brand, while quick service Pizza Inn saw 2.4% comps growth in Q2.

Leadership

Newk’s hires its 1st COO

Restaurant veteran Joe Pate will oversee operations for the fast-casual chain as it prepares to grow.

Marketing

Chipotle crafts a targeted-marketing strategy

With 8.5 million rewards members, the fast-casual burrito chain will soon roll out personalized marketing efforts to boost frequency and engagement, while reducing operational friction.

Leadership

Del Taco hires industry vet as CMO

Tim Hackbardt, who worked for the chain from 1999 to 2003, will take over marketing efforts for the quick-service brand.

Operations

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Operations

Consumer advocacy group, union detail potential food safety threats at Chipotle

Ineffective unit audits and aggressive managerial practices could lead to another foodborne illness outbreak at the fast-casual chain, the groups allege in a report.

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