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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Former Inspire Brands exec Stephanie Sentell named COO of Shake Shack

The former SVP of operations for the Dunkin' and Arby's parent will oversee Shake Shack's company-operated U.S. restaurants.

Leadership

Saga Hospitality Group's James Kent dies unexpectedly at age 45

Officials say the cause of death was a heart attack. The executive chef of New York concepts Crown Shy, Saga and Overstory had a number of projects in the works and seemed at the top of his game.

Operations

Blaze Pizza fans the flames of fast-casual pizza with brand overhaul

As the fast-casual pizza niche tries to find its post-pandemic path, Blaze Pizza hopes to regain leadership with a new menu and mission.

Leadership

Meet the 2024 class of James Beard Award-winning chefs

Many of these winners are known regionally, but not on a national level. Who are these culinary stars, where do they cook, and what did they wear to the awards ceremony?

Financing

Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse

The Austin, Texas-based restaurant-movie theater hybrid will be operated by a new division within the studio called Sony Pictures Experiences.

Operations

Sorry, Manhattan. The James Beard Award spotlight has turned to America's smaller towns

The 2024 awards ceremony celebrated the diversity of the restaurant industry, from Appalachian-inspired cuisine in West Virginia, to Senegalese food in New Orleans and a Japanese baker in Portland, Maine.

Operations

Tijuana Flats hires turnaround pro James Greco as CEO

Greco, former CEO of Bruegger's and Sbarro, steps in as the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain navigates bankruptcy under new ownership.

Financing

3 fast-casual CEOs on the high cost of fast food

There's been a lot of talk lately about high QSR pricing, and the leaders of Portillo's, Sweetgreen and Cava are pretty happy with that. It makes the fast-casual space look good.

Operations

Gladstone's in Los Angeles prepares to make its last days the best ever

Three partners and a small group of employees are determined to keep the 50-year-old beachfront restaurant alive, risking everything with the hope of making history.

Operations

A breakout year for salad

Small but growing, this group of salad concepts is figuring out how to scale by making fresh, healthful options accessible.

Operations

Former Portillo's exec Derrick Pratt named CEO of Condado Tacos

Derrick Pratt is scheduled to take the helm on July 1 and is charged with leading the full-service brand into the next stage of growth.

Operations

Slutty Vegan may be coming soon to a city near you

The plant-based concept backed by an investment from restaurateur Danny Meyer is on a national tour this summer to hunt for potential locations. And founder Pinky Cole Hayes is working with Pepsi to find the best Black-owned restaurants.

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