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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Chipotle is preparing to open the new Farmesa concept as standalone restaurant

The healthful bowl concept has closed its test unit in a Kitchen United but says it is moving that test to the next stage. Yet officials are not revealing any details.

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Marketing basics from Taco Bell's incoming CEO and more takeaways from CREATE: The Experience

The annual conference hosted by sister-brand Nation's Restaurant News wrapped up Tuesday in Palm Springs, Calif.

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Wingstop franchisee ordered to pay $3.2M for wage theft violations in California

Five units were set up as separate companies so the employer could pay a lower minimum wage for companies with 25 workers or less, the state labor commissioner alleged.

Technology

Chipotle to begin test of automated makeline

The system developed by Hyphen is coming to the Cultivate Center in Irvine, Calif. Meanwhile, Sweetgreen and the soon-to-come Kernel are racing to perfect their robotic systems.

Food

Subscription tacos return to Taco Bell as LTO

New to the lineup for the Taco Lover's Pass will be a Toasted Breakfast Taco coming on Oct. 12.

Technology

Mendocino Farms plans to deliver sandwiches quicker by drone

The fast-casual chain joins a handful of chains that are preparing for a flying food future.

Financing

Get your house in order before bringing on investors

At an Investment Summit, held on an actual summit in Southern California, restaurant investors shared advice for bringing in financial partners.

Marketing

Make room, New York delis. Zingerman's is coming to your town

The iconic deli from Ann Arbor, Mich., is planning a one-day pop-up on Oct. 7. But don't get too excited. This does not indicate plans for expansion.

Food

Been avoiding Taco Bell because of lack of Vegan Nacho Sauce? Problem solved.

The beloved Nacho Fries are back and this time in a new large size that can be ordered with dairy-free nacho sauce for those who want nothing to do with cheese.

Marketing

&Pizza promises free pie every time a candidate says 'Trump' during debate

Calling it "exhausting political theater," the chain isn't taking sides but wants to reward "those with the stamina to watch." Drinking whenever the former president's name is mentioned is optional.

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Here's who is building muscle in the healthy fast-casual sector

Sweetgreen, Cava and Salad and Go are part of a new generation of chains looking for the Holy Grail of the restaurant industry: Building a national chain of healthy fast-food restaurants. This is how they're doing it.

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Sweetgreen's loyalty program finally includes rewards for in-store orders

The chain's two-tiered Sweetpass loyalty program now allows members to earn and redeem rewards in restaurants, rather than just digital orders.

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