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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Technology

Sweetgreen's robotic Infinite Kitchen is finally open

The fully automated makeline is described as faster and more accurate, and could cut labor costs in half. A second location, converted from an existing restaurant, will come later this year.

Leadership

BurgerFi CEO Ian Baines to retire in June

Baines plans to stay on as a consultant for another 12 months while a replacement is found. COO John Iannucci will lead as interim.

Emerging Brands

Co-founder of Whole Foods Market launches new Love.Life restaurant in Los Angeles

John Mackey and several former Whole Foods execs are building a restaurant brand around the notion that food is medicine. The plant-based restaurant is only one part of the brand, which will later include medical services and wellness programs.

Leadership

Salad and Go names Corey Horsch CFO

He joins the growing chain as it nears its 100th store opening and accelerates growth into new markets around the country.

Technology

Sweetgreen's first Infinite Kitchen robotic makeline to debut on May 10

The long-awaited automated format will open first in Naperville, Ill. A second one is coming later this year at a converted existing restaurant.

Operations

Shake Shack couldn't be happier with its kiosks

In the ongoing effort to boost profitability, the in-store technology has proven to be the highest-margin channel for the brand and kiosk sales doubled in the first quarter.

Operations

Why sports fans are craving Wingstop

Investments in national advertising during NBA and NFL games drove traffic during the first quarter. Also the new chicken sandwich line is attracting new users and boosting frequency.

Workforce

More than 10,000 fast-food workers are homeless in California, report says

But the research was underwritten by the SEIU, which also backed the controversial Fast Act bill. Industry reps say the data has "zero credibility."

Food

Shake Shack rolls out veggie burger that involves actual vegetables

The new Veggie Shack, made with mushrooms, sweet potato, carrots and grains, goes national this week. It's not vegan, but aims for consumers looking for less-processed meat alternatives.

Financing

Maple & Ash owners accused of misusing PPP funding

Partners in the high-grossing restaurant are back in court to battle charges from investors who say they are owed millions. Maple & Ash owners call the charges "futile attempts to gain publicity."

Operations

To order or not to order in the drive-thru lane

Pickup-only drive-thrus are faster, but Velvet Taco found it was losing guests who wanted to order from their cars. The chain has redesigned its drive-thrus to accommodate different types of users.

Operations

Chipotle wants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with First Timers

This year's promotion taps users of the new event-planning platform Partiful, with BOGOs designed to bring in people who have never tried Chipotle before.

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