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Lisa Jennings

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Lisa Jennings

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Calif. labor commissioner clarifies fast-food wage exemption

An update last week attempts to address lingering questions about what companies would be impacted by the upcoming fast-food wage hike. It looks like Panera Bread is not exempt after all.

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Cinnabon and Carvel are about to have a baby

The new Cinnabon Swirl concept from GoTo Foods will debut in Hawaii this summer, with a second unit coming to Oregon. It's a mashup brand with its own identity as the multi-brand restaurant franchise platform promotes more co-branding.

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How &Pizza is bringing its edgy mojo back

The Washington, D.C.-based chain has a (sort of) new CEO who has made lots of changes. His message to workers: Uncover those neck tattoos and crank up the music. You can be you.

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Shake Smart to grow with investment from NewSpring Franchise

Known for protein shakes, smoothies and more, the 45-unit chain is primarily on college campuses.

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Eatertainment concept wins Danny Meyer-affiliated investment

Enlightened Hospitality Investments supports Five Iron Golf with $20 million to help open Grand Central Station flagship.

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The Keith Lee Effect extends way beyond one TikTok restaurant critic

Once the domain of newspapers and magazines, restaurant criticism has spread to social media, where both reviewers and reviewees have the potential to become viral superstars.

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El Pollo Loco expects double-digit wage inflation

The California fast-food wage coming next month will force the chain to increase prices, but also look for ways to cut costs across operations.

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Hype aside, is Panera exempt from California's wage bill?

News analysis: The controversy involving Panera Bread franchisee Greg Flynn may be moot, but the exemption baked into the impending fast-food wage remains unexplained.

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Noodles & Company names Drew Madsen CEO, plots menu overhaul

The former Panera Bread president has served on the board and was interim CEO since November. He has launched a return to roots, aiming to embrace an identity as a culinary comfort kitchen.

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Panera Bread appears to be relaxing ingredient standards, says report

With a major menu overhaul coming next month, the fast-casual chain may also be easing off on its commitment to responsibly raised meat.

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Eggs Inc. to tap America's love for protein and breakfast all day

Denver restaurateur Troy Guard is partnering with a Swedish startup to grow a fast-casual brand that is something different.

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Kwame Onwuachi's return to D.C. and other hot new restaurants open or coming soon

Openings and Closings: Reverie 2.0 is almost ready in Georgetown; Early to Rise is brunching it up in San Francisco; and Detroit's Book Tower adds sushi and sandos by Hiroki Fujiyama.

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