Yelp: Nearly 16,000 Restaurants Have Permanently Closed Due to COVID
Restaurants have surged to the top of the closure picture, surpassing retail in recent weeks.
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Recent COVID Setbacks Have Closed 100,000 Restaurants
In just the past two weeks, state and local government mandates have shut down nearly 100,000 restaurants as COVID-19 cases surge, the National Restaurant Association said Wednesd
QSR Webinar to Feature Chipotle, Blaze Pizza Execs
QSR announced the fourth installment of its popular new webinar series, "QSR Considers."
Surge in COVID Cases Hasn’t Slowed Restaurants So Far
By mid-July, 85 percent of all restaurants should—barring a setback—be located in markets where some level of on-premise dining is permitted.
Popeyes, the Pandemic Proof Fast-Food Chain
Popeyes’ chicken sandwich has already secured its place in fast-food lore.
Why Coronavirus Will Spark a Fast-Food Takeover
Before mid-March, when COVID-19 began its assault on restaurant sales, the industry was tracking toward a fate akin to retail.
Protests Stall Restaurant Sales Recovery
While the news cycle lately has, understandably, pushed COVID-19 down the ladder a bit, the reality isn’t quite the same for restaurants.
A Coronavirus Opportunity for Restaurants: Off-Peak Hours
There’s no COVID-19 timeline. And it can be difficult to separate reality from being a prisoner of the moment.
A CEO’s 5 Takeaways on What Works Post-Pandemic
When Starbird launched in the Bay Area in 2016, it didn’t use the label “fast casual,” despite touchpoints like a high-quality menu, tech-forward experience, and modern-yet-comfortable dining rooms.
Customer Concerns as Restaurants Reopen: Where to Start
Can a restaurant have too many safety precautions? Should it pull resources from delivery and takeout as lockdowns lift?