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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Operations

Hilton’s quest to create hotel dining destinations

Global head of food and beverage Adam Crocini shares highlights of what’s coming for the hotel giant’s Conrad, Waldorf Astoria and other brands.

Operations

El Vaca Loca? Chicken specialist El Pollo Loco works to make beef a permanent item

The success of a birria LTO last year has sparked a series of LTOs that have helped the brand broaden the menu and connect with a younger audience.

Topics

Chipotle launches campaign to hire 15,000 for upcoming ‘burrito season’

This year’s massive hiring effort includes behind-the-scenes videos and a focus on the career-growth opportunities.

Operations

MOD Pizza offers oven-baked wings in first market test

With chicken prices dropping, wings and pizza are being paired for game-day menus.

Operations

James Beard Foundation unveils restaurant and chef award semifinalists

The revamped selection process is designed to foster equity and diversity and put the spotlight on a broader spectrum of industry talent. Did it work?

Operations

The original Zoes Kitchen concept to be born again

With the original recipes and even the original Zoe in the kitchen, the founders are turning the clock back to what made the brand great at the start.

Operations

Sister brands Tender Greens and Tocaya Modern Mexican are revving up for growth

Combined under One Table Restaurant Brands in 2021, what have the two fast-casual brands been up to since then? Building stability, said CEO Harald Herrmann.

Operations

Slapfish tests menu overhaul around ‘choose your voyage’ customization

Three units in Salt Lake City will begin offering the new format and brand tweaks later this month.

Operations

Why Dallas restaurateur Tanner Agar is adding a surcharge to guest checks

Workers at his concepts Rye and Apothecary now have healthcare and paid time off, but the extra fee sparked some backlash.

Emerging Brands

Rick Bayless’ Tortazo opens in New York’s Times Square

It’s the second location for the Chicago-based brand and will include a walk-up to-go window.

Operations

Next up for In-N-Out Burger: Idaho

Officials confirmed the brand’s first units in the Gem State are expected to open in late 2023.

Workforce

Weighing the work-life benefits of a four-day week

Restaurant operators that have tried it tout benefits but say it can be costly—and complicated.

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