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Food

Sweetgreen debuts its own take on crispy chicken

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 14, 2021

The health-focused fast casual is adding a Crispy Chicken Salad featuring blackened chicken and crispy rice.

Operations

Sweetgreen takes on the suburbs

 By Heather Lalley on Dec. 17, 2020

The fast-casual salad chain plans to open its first tech-enabled “drive-in” restaurant early next year in Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Food

Chicken thighs are getting more attention on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2020

Long cast aside for chicken breasts and wings, operators are suddenly shining a spotlight on the dark meat.

Marketing

Restaurants are pushing gift card sales, but consumers are slower to respond

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2020

Operators are counting on holiday gift cards to boost revenue but sales are down.

Operations

Sweetgreen lays off 20% of its corporate office

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 26, 2020

The fast-casual chain, which raised $350 million a year ago, is facing a challenging future as downtown workers continue to do their jobs at home.

Food

Sweetgreen wants to nudge customers out of their comfort zones

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 09, 2020

The fast casual is launching Collections, a selection of curated, digital-only menu offerings designed to get diners to veer from their go-to dishes.

Leadership

Sweetgreen adds high-profile board members

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2020

The fast-casual chain has named a former Obama advisor and a former Starbucks exec to its board.

Marketing

Bastille Day, vegan chicken, crispy rice and boozy drinks make menu news

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2020

Restaurants are driving consumer interest with lots of new launches.

Food

Bowls get a seasonal spin for summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 23, 2020

The popular bowl trend continues to surge with new combinations of ingredients.

Workforce

COVID-19 gives rise to new restaurant jobs

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2020

Chains are establishing new roles and responsibilities as dining rooms reopen.

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