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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Gong Cha takes ownership of franchise territories in 13 states

The Taiwanese-style bubble tea chain said the acquisition of 170 locations will speed and strengthen franchise growth.

Operations

La Madeleine's new menu embraces brunch all day

The menu rollout is part of the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain's "Ignite the Joy" transformation plan, which CEO John Dillon said is showing traction in growing sales and traffic.

Operations

Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants in New York's Tin Building have shuttered

The $200 million project on the Manhattan waterfront is to be converted into the Balloon Museum, ending an attempt to turn the Seaport into a dining destination.

Operations

Sweetgreen wanted to reach 1,000 units by the end of the decade. It may take a bit longer

The fast-casual salad chain slowed its pace of growth significantly this year. Now the company is reviewing its portfolio. Is shrinkage in Sweetgreen's future?

Emerging Brands

Keith Lee jumps from restaurant influencer to investor

The famed social media reviewer has made his first restaurant investment in Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in a multi-year partnership.

Emerging Brands

Life happens at Norms. So, apparently, do movies

In the movie "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," unlikely heroes are found at the LA diner chain when the world needs saving. It's the latest movie role for the restaurant chain that is working on its own happily-ever-after story.

Emerging Brands

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole files for bankruptcy

The entrepreneur behind the plant-based burger brand owes nearly $1.4 million in debt and back taxes, according to court documents.

Emerging Brands

It's time for banh mi to go national, says this Vietnamese sandwich pioneer

Bun Mee was founded in San Francisco in 2011 and now has five Bay Area locations. A franchisee is bringing the fast-casual brand to New York City for the first time.

Operations

How Shake Shack improved profits despite soaring beef costs

The fast-casual chain grew margins, despite a challenging macroeconomic climate in 2025. CEO Rob Lynch said the ongoing work on operations paid off and set the stage for a stronger 2026.

Operations

Struggling Sweetgreen is rethinking its menu pricing

The fast-casual salad chain's same-store sales plunged 11.5% in the fourth quarter and 7.9% for the year, prompting executives to consider simplifying its cost structure.

Consumer Trends

The rise of GLP-1 drugs looms in restaurant chain earnings

Whether it's about promoting protein or smaller portions, the restaurant industry is preparing for a shift in consumer behavior.

Operations

At this Southern California car dealership, you can get a patty melt with your Porsche

A car dealer is building a $5 million restaurant empire in its showrooms. Guests love the quirky aspect of finding a "hidden gem" where they least expect it.

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