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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Leadership

Ashley Love named first CFO of Clean Juice

The former venture capital firn exec joins the organic-juice chain to lead finance, HR, compliance and legal divisions.

Financing

Largest Jack in the Box franchisee makes strategic investment in fast-casual Nick the Greek

The founding team retains a minority stake and will continue running the growing 48-unit gyro-and-souvlaki franchise concept.

Leadership

Former Krispy Kreme president Maria Rivera named CEO of Smalls Sliders

With ties to Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, this quick-service concept has 40 units in development.

Operations

How Portillo’s is boosting productivity and cutting costs

The iconic Chicago chain is testing ways to unlock sales by reorganizing kitchens, automating prep, cross-training and paying team members more.

Leadership

Jason Himber is promoted to CEO of Mina Group

After serving as president since April 2021, Himber will fill role that has been empty for five years.

Operations

How will automated makelines impact Sweetgreen’s growth?

Co-founder Nicolas Jammet expressed confidence that the two robotic units to open next year will unlock new doors to profitability.

Emerging Brands

The indie restaurants people couldn’t get enough of in 2022

Here are some of the standouts from a busy year of new concept openings.

Leadership

Sweetgreen COO Chris Carr to step down in 2023

SVP Stephanie Traut will take over leadership of operations for the fast-casual salad chain.

Operations

Virginia restaurant prompts dustup after canceling event for anti-same-sex-marriage group

Metzger’s Bar and Butchery attributes concerns about the safety of staff for the decision to refuse service to The Family Foundation.

Emerging Brands

Slim & Husky’s prepares to take its hip hop-inspired pizza concept to a broader stage

Three friends are building a fast-casual brand around oblong pizza, music, art and outrageous cinnamon rolls.

Operations

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice tests first ground-up build as new prototype

The free-standing building with a drive-thru could be one of several new formats for growth.

Operations

Plagued with legal problems and harassment allegations, The Willows on Lummi Island closes permanently

Owners of the tiny island restaurant and inn have donated the property to charity, and it’s unclear whether any potential buyer might reopen the luxury dining spot.

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