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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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Leadership

Rossann Williams steps down as Sweetgreen COO

The former Starbucks exec had been with the fast-casual salad chain about a year. She will stay on as an advisor through June.

Financing

Restaurant executives worry less about tariffs, more about the consumer

Restaurant operators and executives, both in public and private, fret about the impact of import taxes on food costs, construction costs and wonder whether they can raise prices. But they’re more worried about the state of the consumer.

Operations

Consumers dining off premises want speed, value and better packaging

The National Restaurant Association's 2025 Off-Premises Restaurant Trends report predicts growth in curbside service and designated takeout counters.

Operations

Takeaways from Day 2 of the Restaurant Leadership Conference

In-store cameras are coming; when good marketing is a bad thing; is data really necessary; and more insights from RLC.

Workforce

How to nurture a restaurant culture that crosses generations

The leaders of Pepper Lunch, White Castle, Donatos Pizza and Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill share their tips for building companies where workers want to stay and grow.

Operations

Takeaways from Day 1 of the Restaurant Leadership Conference

Why accuracy is vital in the restaurant business; an early look at some new restaurant menu launches and why weak traffic may be more normal than you think.

Leadership

CEO v. CEO: Dutch Bros. Christine Barone and Portillo's Michael Osanloo face off

It was more collegial executive exchange than smack down, but the leaders of the drive-thru coffee concept and fast-casual Italian beef concept shared notes on growth, menu innovation and digital tech at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix.

Operations

Proposed food policy reform in Louisiana reflects growing MAHA movement

Working Lunch: This week's political podcast dives into how Make America Health Again policies are being embraced at the state level, and how the restaurant industry could be impacted nationwide.

Marketing

Dave's Hot Chicken named Pacesetter Award winner at Restaurant Leadership Conference

The fast-casual chicken chain was celebrated at the opening night of the annual industry event, hosted by Restaurant Business, Nation's Restaurant News and parent company Informa, in Phoenix. The RLC conference runs through Wednesday.

Emerging Brands

Topgolf and Puttshack founders to launch new concept bringing tech to the game of pool

Investors across the food-and-games segment have raised $34 million to create the new Poolhouse. It will open first in the U.K. and is scheduled to debut in the U.S. next year.

Operations

Portillo's readies breakfast test with chocolate cake donuts and Polish sausage-and-egg sandwiches

Five locations in the Chicago area will offer the limited-time pilot, starting April 15. Company officials say the test is a response to longtime demand.

Marketing

Panera's new ad campaign focuses on the feels of meals

The fast casual's first national marketing effort since its menu overhaul last year puts the spotlight on the everyday moods and occasions that drive customer visits.

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