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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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How California's fast-food bill will impact Chipotle's menu prices

Company officials say the required wage hike next year will increase labor costs up to 3%. And that cost will be passed on to consumers.

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Momofuku Ko to serve its last meal next month

Nov. 4 is to be the last day of service for the Michelin-two-star restaurant created by chef David Chang. But the group hints that something new is coming.

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The nugget-ification of America cannot be stopped

Can the nation's collective palate evolve beyond the chicken nuggets they loved as toddlers? Or will we finally reach peak nugget and find another craveable protein to dip in all those terrific sauces out there?

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PopUp Bagels raises $8M for expansion

This "rip-and-dip" bagel concept has backing from celebs like Paul Rudd, J.J. Watt, Darren Rovell and movie producer John Davis.

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Sweetgreen expands menu to include more dinner-worthy plates

Three new hearty plates are making their debut with some new ingredients designed to build sales later in the day, when a salad might not be enough.

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Former Panera Bread exec takes the helm at P.F. Chang's

Eduardo Luz, Panera's former chief brand and concept officer, was named CEO and president of the 30-year-old casual-dining chain, effective immediately.

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Eatertainment booms as result of perfect storm

From cricket and curling, to ping pong and pickleball, restaurant concepts that combine eating and drinking with fun and games are booming.

Emerging Brands

Love.Life is dead for now, but the restaurant plans resurrection

The health-focused plant-based concept created by Whole Foods founder John Mackey earlier this year in Los Angeles has closed, blaming poor foot traffic. But a new flagship is scheduled to debut next year.

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Starbucks accused of assisting boycott of union stores

Workers United accused the coffeehouse giant of unfair labor practices by sharing a list of union stores with pro-Israel groups angered by "solidarity with Palestine" messages. Starbucks, however, says the list did not come from the company.

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Golden Corral takes a step away from the buffet

The new fast-casual Homeward Kitchen concept is finally getting ready to open in December.

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Forget popcorn. Soon movie goers can order BurgerFi

The burger chain signed a licensing agreement with a movie theater chain that will allow film watchers to order burgers from their seats.

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The crackdown on fake reviews could put restaurants in the crosshairs

The FTC as proposed civil penalties and online platforms are exposing perceived violators. Yet restaurants remain vulnerable. Can consumers learn to trust reviews again?

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