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Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor

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Lisa Jennings, executive editor. Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Her experience  includes other industry publications as well as the daily newspaper The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., where she was Food Editor. Her work has been cited in the Los Angeles Times, Business Insider, FoodBeast, The Huffington Post, Time.com and more.

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Operations

Panera guests can now pick up digital orders via drive-thru

When ordering online or through the app, consumers can select Drive-Thru Pick-Up, so they don't have to leave their cars.

Operations

Former Wendy's exec to lead development at Chipotle

Joining the fast-casual Chipotle on June 19, Stephen Piacentini replaces CDO Tabassum Zalotrawala, who moved to McDonald's earlier this year.

Operations

Restaurant Daniel and the industry family tree that keeps growing

After 30 years, chef and founder Daniel Boulud's Dinex Group continues to branch out, in both New York and soon Los Angeles.

Operations

Moon Rabbit in Washington, D.C. closes amid union fight

The InterContinental Washington, D.C. has parted ways with Chef Kevin Tien, despite accolades for his modern Vietnamese concept, as both restaurant and hotel workers petition for a union election.

Technology

Chipotle founder Steve Ells is developing a new automated restaurant to be called Kernel

Expected to debut in New York City late this year, the robotic concept can reportedly be operated with as few as three people in roughly 800-square feet.

Operations

Wake Up Call coffeehouse chain expands with acquisition

The 11-unit chain acquired 13 locations of Black Rock Coffee Bar in Washington state, with plans to convert them to Wake Up Call.

Operations

San Diego restaurant operators indicted in alleged PPP loan fraud

The owners of Rockstar Dough LLC and Chicken Feed LLC face charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

Operations

Panera Brands to restructure leadership in prep for IPO

The timing of the potential public offering remains unclear, but the group that includes Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. and Caribou Coffee remains on track to go public again.

Emerging Brands

Pepper Lunch hopes to put experiential sizzle into Asian fast casual

This Japan-born chain has 500 units across Asia and in May launched franchising in the U.S. and Canada with an eye on university settings.

Leadership

How restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Pinky Cole came into alignment

The magic of a Fussy Hussy with a sprinkle of slut dust inspired the seasoned veteran to join forces with an "irrepressible" entrepreneur. They have more in common than you'd think.

Financing

It's official: Cava goes public with IPO plans

The fast-growing Mediterranean fast casual had previously filed confidential plans, but now the financial disclosures are public.

Leadership

Toppers Pizza founder Scott Gittrich relinquishes CEO seat to Adam Oldenburg

Gittrich will take the role of board chairman after passing the baton to Oldenburg, his chosen successor.

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