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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

Articles by
Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Jeff and Mike Mastro get second chance to do steakhouses differently with Steak 48

They founded and sold the Mastro's chain. Now the brothers are building a new group of high-end steakhouses that attempt to raise the bar.

Operations

In the aftermath of Maui's wildfire, restaurants step up to help

Maui restaurateurs are still evaluating the damage caused by a raging fire that killed at least 106, but now the focus is on helping the "ohana," or family, of industry workers as they start on the road to recovery.

Operations

Cava swings to profit just in time for first earnings report as public company

After its June IPO, the fast-casual chain came out of the gate strong, with second-quarter traffic up more than 10%.

Operations

Former Dunkin' exec named Panera Brands CFO

Paul Carbone joins the parent of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. as it continues preparations for a possible IPO.

Operations

Federal judge orders former Bonchon franchisee to close and rebrand

The operator of 4 units was terminated from the franchise system but continued to operate. The franchisor won a preliminary injunction to shut them down.

Emerging Brands

Designing the ideal restaurant that is good and does good

Writer and activist Mark Bittman is pitching a new concept called Community Kitchen that will attempt what some might say is impossible: Offering healthful food in a way that benefits the planet, pays workers well and is affordable. Can it make a profit?

Leadership

Brix Holdings and Gunshow name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Ford’s Garage.

Operations

Panera Bread expands Value Duets menu

$10 and under appears to be the price position in fast casual as consumers look for value.

Operations

Steve Ells raises $36M for new Kernel

Chipotle's founder is expected to launch the automated restaurant concept this fall in New York City with hub-and-spoke model.

Operations

Qdoba is betting on franchising to double its unit count

The No. 2 Mexican fast casual has a long way to go to get close in size to arch rival Chipotle, but Qdoba is refranchising in a shift to the asset-light model.

Operations

Consumers to Noodles & Co.: Your prices were too high

The fast-casual chain pivoted quickly to lower pricing and slow the "sudden and significant" traffic declines. But now Noodles is taking a more comprehensive look at strategies to drive sales.

Operations

Move over, ramen. The next niche is soup dumplings

Demand for one-bite dumplings plump with meat and hot broth is growing, and a number of restaurant companies see an opportunity to scale both full-service and fast-casual variations.

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