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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Leadership

Paris Baguette reshapes its C-suite in preparation for growth

Executive Summary: Former P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun has a new gig; John Kolaski has joined Patina Restaurant Group; and more on the latest executive moves.

Emerging Brands

The plant-based trend is weakening, but Kevin Hart's growing concept has a superpower

The four-unit Hart House plans to more than double in size this year, and some of that growth might come from an acquisition.

Operations

How Gregg Majewski plans to change the reputation of virtual restaurant brands

His portfolio company Craveworthy Brands is rolling out a new model to bring virtual brand revenue to its brick-and-mortar family of restaurants.

Technology

Tock feeds the need for restaurant experiences

A new Multi-Experience Tables tool gives operators more control and flexibility to make tables available for different types of bookings.

Operations

A franchise ownership dream comes true

Daintry McFadden was the first to sign on with the Wetzel's Pretzels' Access to Equity program designed to help women and minorities become owners. Now that program is bearing fruit.

Leadership

Suzie Tsai announced as Bonchon's U.S. CEO

She appears to have been in the role since October, but now publicly takes the lead on U.S. operations. Former CEO Bryan Shin shifts to international growth.

Workforce

A season of promotions at Yum Brands

Executive Summary; A roundup of hirings and promotions in the restaurant industry, including new hires at Sterling Hospitality and Scooter's Coffee.

Emerging Brands

How Steve Ells' new Kernel aims to change the labor equation

Expected to open in February, Kernel will attempt to reinvent the team member experience. Brand president Stephen Goldstein describes how the concept is designed to benefit both the planet and workers.

Financing

Key takeaways from the ICR Conference

California challenges, salad's growth, catering, bowl popularity and more chicken are among the issues restaurant chain executives discussed at the event in Orlando this week.

Financing

Once 'orphaned,' Qdoba's new parent sees much whitespace for growth

John Cywinski hints going public could be in the Mexican fast casual's future if the revitalization strategy comes to fruition as planned.

Operations

BurgerFi says turnaround is coming later this year

Comp sales in 4Q were down 9% in preliminary results for the better-burger brand, but CEO Carl Bachmann said the foundation is in place for recovery.

Operations

First Watch agrees to acquire one of its largest franchisees

The chain will pick up 21 restaurants in North Carolina, bringing total franchised location acquisitions since May to 44.

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