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Lisa Jennings

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Lisa Jennings

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Leadership

Hotel exec Cody Plott named CEO of Shula's Restaurant Group

The casual-dining operator also named Jeremy Shelton to the role of executive corporate culinary director.

Operations

Chipotle to test a robotic makeline and new grills

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain reported a disappointing fourth quarter but said its "back to basics" focus is paying off with positive transactions in January.

Operations

Madison Square Garden Entertainment explores sale of Tao Group Hospitality

It's official. The time is right to sell the global dining-and-nightlife operator of Tao Asian Bistro, Hakkasan and Lavo Italian, among others, parent company says.

Operations

London-born Wagamama takes another swing at U.S. growth

The pan-Asian concept opens a seventh unit this week in Tampa, with two more to come.

Leadership

Former Wendy's exec named CFO of Little Caesars Pizza

Leigh Burnside served previously as CFO or Wendy's U.S. She replaces Darrell Snygg, who is retiring.

Operations

Focus Brands tops $3.9B in systemwide sales

Fiscal 2022 was a good year for the multi-brand franchisor, which highlighted the "power of the portfolio" and plans to double down on co-branding.

Emerging Brands

Untamed Brands looks to expand growing portfolio with a coffee player

The multi-brand platform created by a former Chipotle Mexican Grill exec is preparing to add a new category to the family.

Operations

Pie Five drops large pizzas to return to individualized pies

But the fast-casual chain also makes value move to appeal to families with buy-three-get-fourth-free offer.

Emerging Brands

Gregg Majewski on Craveworthy’s strategy for building emerging brands

Synergies with Mongolian Concepts are designed to make the economic model work for both new and existing franchisees.

Emerging Brands

Openings and closings: Daniel Rose comes home to Chicago; Paul Iglesias showcases Colombian food in Oakland; and New York gets more Balkan street food

In San Francisco, however, Stacy and Adam Jed say goodbye to Bluestem after 11 years.

Operations

Casa Bonita is hiring 500 for planned reopening in May

The creators of "South Park" are reworking the Denver landmark and have positions to fill ranging from cliff divers to front- and back-of-the-house staff.

Operations

Former Jimmy John’s CEO launches new platform for growing fast-casual brands

Gregg Majewski partnered with FG Financial Group Inc. to create the new Craveworthy LLC.

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