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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings, executive editor. Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Her experience  includes other industry publications as well as the daily newspaper The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., where she was Food Editor. Her work has been cited in the Los Angeles Times, Business Insider, FoodBeast, The Huffington Post, Time.com and more.

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Financing

BurgerFi parent agrees to settle shareholder lawsuit

Lion Point Capital alleged BurgerFi International Inc. failed to timely register its shares in a SPAC deal, costing the shareholder $26 million.

Emerging Brands

Patina Restaurant Group is getting back to the stand-alone restaurant game

The contract-management company has long been known for signature restaurants in cultural, sports and entertainment venues. Now, Patina is planning to launch a brasserie chain with worldwide potential.

Leadership

CEO Beth Scott has departed from MOD Pizza

Other members of the fast-casual pizza chain's executive team also have exited following the acquisition by Elite Restaurant Group, according to sources familiar with the deal.

Operations

Report: Chipotle's recent traffic burst is expected to shrink any perceived portion-size problems

Remember the TikTokers like Keith Lee who ranted about not getting enough chicken in their bowls and burritos? It doesn't appear to have impacted traffic, according to new Placer.ai data.

Financing

Tender Greens and Tocaya: Good businesses with bad balance sheets

The two fast-casual brands are seeking a buyer out of bankruptcy, either together or separately. Parent One Table CEO Harald Herrmann says both are moving in the right direction.

Leadership

Logan Powell named CEO of Puttshack

Powell was previously CFO and global president and has helped grow the tech-fueled mini-golf concept in the U.S. for five years. He replaces outgoing CEO Joe Vrankin.

Financing

Tender Greens parent One Table Restaurant Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The operator of Tender Greens and Tocaya is seeking a buyer, but there are no plans to close any of the 39 restaurants between the two fast-casual brands. It is one of a number of recent restaurant bankruptcies.

Food

Panera adds more sandwiches and brings back beloved bagels

The chain's ongoing menu revamp continued this week with several new items, including Avocado Toast. And fan pressure has brought both Sesame and Blueberry bagels back.

Operations

Portland chef, restaurateur Naomi Pomeroy dies in tubing accident

The Portland, Oregon-based James Beard Award winner reportedly drowned while tubing on the Willamette River. She was 49.

Marketing

When the art on the walls becomes as craveable as the food

Bland branding elements inside restaurants are a thing of the past as chains tap the creative visual talent of the contemporary art world. In some cases, that art has increased hugely in value and is attracting collectors.

Operations

Here's what we know about the new owner of MOD Pizza

Elite Restaurant Group has been an active buyer over the years. But what are MOD's sister brands within the group's portfolio now?

Operations

MOD Pizza acquired by Elite Restaurant Group

In a deal that aims to avoid bankruptcy, the Bellevue, Washington-based fast-casual pizza chain has agreed to sell 100% of its equity to a Southern California-based group that has owned brands like Slater's 50/50, Project Pie and Patxi's Pizza.

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