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Heather Lalley

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Heather Lalley

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Consumer Trends

Which chains sell the most-craveable wings?

With the Super Bowl fast approaching, here are the chains with the most-craveable chicken wings, according to Technomic consumer data.

Operations

Wingstop posts 16th consecutive year of same-store sales growth

The fast-casual chain released preliminary Q4 sales showing a 12.2% same-store sales increase.

Emerging Brands

The Pie Hole focuses on cross-channel expansion

The pie and coffee concept is growing units while also expanding its wholesale, e-commerce and CPG segments.

Food

Panera to amplify its plant-based offerings

The fast-casual chain plans to add a new meat-free item in every menu category by the end of next year.

Marketing

Emerging leaders Q&A: Halal Guys' marketer Justin Bartek

Bartek's unconventional marketing methods are bringing notice to both himself and The Halal Guys.

Emerging Brands

Take a first look inside the new Bayless-Jollibee fast-casual concept

Tortazo, which sells Mexican sandwiches, bowls, salads and churros, features a full bar and has plans to grow.

Operations

Chains find low-tech ways to ease operations

These restaurants are thinking beyond robotics and automation to increase throughput.

Leadership

Coolgreens promotes VP to president and COO

Todd Madlener has been with the growing fast-casual chain since 2018.

Food

In Search of the Next Major Protein Source

Going beyond beef and chicken, experts are looking to science and nature.

Leadership

Paris Baguette promotes its COO to CEO

Darren Tipton is the bakery-cafe chain’s new U.S. CEO, while its former chief executive, Jack Moran, becomes global CEO.

Food

Plant-based proteins, eco-conscious packaging top 2020 industry trends

The National Restaurant Association, in partnership with Technomic, reveals the year’s biggest menu and foodservice game-changers.

Operations

Taco Cabana parent shutters 19 units in Texas

The closures represent nearly 11% of the Fiesta Restaurant Group fast-casual’s total units.

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