Lisa Jennings is the Executive Editor of Restaurant Business Online. With a passion for all things food and a love for marzipan, Lisa brings her expertise in the restaurant industry to her writing. Her work has appeared in various publications, including Food Service Director, Winsight Grocery Business, and Winsight, LLC.
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Lisa's coverage predominantly focuses on the food and beverage industry, particularly restaurant developments such as openings, closures, executive changes, and company strategies. She often features press releases and private sector announcements related to the industry.
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By: Lisa Jennings
The Series B funding brings the Enlightened Hospitality Investments total to $17.5 million, which will help the 38-unit chain compete in the
By: Lisa Jennings, Patricia Cobe
Whether you’re a first timer or conference veteran, here’s what you need to know about the biggest restaurant show in the Western hemisphere, which begins in Chicago on May 18.
By: Lisa Jennings
Comps and traffic turned positive in April as efforts to improve menu and operations take shape.
Despite flat traffic in the first quarter, the fast-casual salad chain raised guidance for the year, citing continuing momentum.
Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings discuss restaurant reservation scalpers, cancellation fees and what to do when you can't get into the hottest concept in town.
As the first location of the eatertainment concept prepares to open this week, this veteran of the segment is looking to grow his multi-brand portfolio under the umbrella Joy Trade. He's on the hunt for acquisitions.
By: Lisa Jennings
The Behind You program will connect those in the food-and-beverage industry to counselors in five more states. The nonprofit hopes to raise $1 million to support the expansion.
After closing 14 units last year, the fast-casual burger chain continued "right-sizing" its portfolio in the first quarter, when its same-store sales plunged 13%.
Rants about Chipotle's portion shrinkage are viral on TikTok, but the fast-casual chain insists nothing has changed and guests can just ask
Known for its Cuban sandwiches and devil crabs, the 76-year-old Brocato's Sandwich Shop will continue to operate during the reorganization
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