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Lisa Jennings

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Lisa Jennings

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Food

Kichi Kichi chef famous for Omurice Dance to tour U.S. with pop-up events

Japan's Motokichi Yukimura has a viral following at his restaurant in Kyoto. He sings, dances and demonstrates a snazzy omelet presentation.

Financing

Another franchisee files for bankruptcy

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at the bankruptcy of a Carl’s Jr. franchisee, gas prices, Chick-fil-A and Michelin stars.

Emerging Brands

Franchisee lawsuit describes Roll Em Up Taquitos as a Ponzi scheme

A group of current and former franchise operators allege fraud, saying the franchisor misrepresented the viability of the fast-casual business, leaving them stuck with hundreds of thousands in losses.

Food

Panera's latest menu category invites guests to 'Stuff It'

The fast-casual chain on Wednesday rolled out new Salad Stuffers, which involve salads stuffed into new soft Italian rolls.

Emerging Brands

Prince St. Pizza's latest investor knows how to grow restaurant chains

One of Dave's Hot Chicken's first and largest franchisees is backing this growing by-the-slice Sicilian-style square pizza brand. Will Prince St. grow as fast?

Workforce

How one restaurant tackles the pay gap between front- and back-of-house workers

The New Jersey restaurant Lita operates with a unique model to ensure a living wage. It may not be for everyone, but it solves an enduring problem around the sharing of tips.

Emerging Brands

Multi-brand Thompson Restaurants to add franchising to the mix

A division of Thompson Hospitality, the family-owned operation has been growing largely through acquisition, licensing and creating in-house brands. Now the group's Wiseguy Pizza is franchising.

Emerging Brands

Plant-based Clover Food Lab warns of entire chain closure

The 11-unit fast-casual chain based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, notified the state that 182 workers could be laid off at the end of May if a buyer is not found.

Emerging Brands

The year of redefining Indian food in America

Mom-and-pop curry houses are giving way to a new genre of South Asian dining that shakes off stereotypes and creates something new. Will 2026 be the breakout year for Indian restaurants?

Technology

Shake Shack unveils tech strategy to support its ambitious growth

CEO Rob Lynch wants to grow the fast-casual chain to more than 1,500 units domestically. The new Project Catalyst sets the stage with new POS and KDS systems, as well as tapping data and AI to improve operations.

Leadership

Here are the 2026 James Beard Award chef and restaurateur finalists

Nancy Silverton was honored for Lifetime Achievement, and Los Angeles features prominently in this year's batch of nominees. Winners are scheduled to be revealed June 15 in Chicago.

Operations

Firehouse Subs sweetens franchise incentives

The fast-casual chain's cash-up-front offers aim to support sustainable growth across North America.

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