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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings

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Technology

Sweetgreen brings its automated restaurant format to California

The second location of the robotic Infinite Kitchen format opened this week as the fast-casual chain prepares for more in 2024 and beyond.

Leadership

SPB Hospitality and Sweetgreen name new executives

Executive Summary: A roundup of high-level hirings and promotions in the restaurant business includes changes for Wingstop.

Operations

How Honeygrow got its groove back

Growth was on hold for a reset prior to the pandemic but now the 40-unit chain is gearing up to more than double in size in five years.

Technology

Wingstop brings in new CIO as chain prepares shift to in-house tech

Chris Fallon, who previously worked in tech at Starbucks, is the Dallas-based chain's new SVP and CIO.

Emerging Brands

What's new from Daniel Boulud, Maneet Chauhan and the 'Too Hot Tamales'

New and notable openings this month include a second concept for VCR Group, which includes serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Technology

Chipotle's latest investment: weed-cutting robots and climate-smart fertilizer

The latest investments by the chain's Cultivate Next venture fund continue a focus on technology to better the planet.

Operations

TGI Fridays bolsters C-suite with two new execs

The former CEO of Via 313 Pizzeria is named U.S. president and COO; and the former COO of Papa Murphy's becomes CFO and president of international for the casual dining brand.

Operations

Glenn D'Amore named president of Silver Diner

Co-founder Robert Giaimo turned over the president role but remains CEO of the 24-unit restaurant group.

Technology

A new era of celebrity 'voice cloning' for AI drive-thru orders is coming

Drive-thru guests may soon hear familiar voices taking their order at their favorite quick-service chain.

Emerging Brands

Automated restaurants, Chipotle's next thing and a plant-based burger with Kevin Hart buzz

Here are a few concepts to watch in 2024. Some have only barely gotten started, but they promise big things.

Operations

Notable openings (and closings) in this year of 'fluctuating fortunes'

Independent restaurant operators are creatives, by nature, and kept new and exciting concepts coming, despite economic headwinds.

Operations

Shake Shack's C-suite will look different for the next phase of growth

The chain was already looking for a new COO. Now the search is on for a new CEO. If an activist investor has its way, the leaders will have strong operational experience in limited service.

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