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The week of March 30
How One Brand Raised $40K in the Midst of COVID-19
Insurers, Restaurants Ready to Wage War Over Policies
Front Burner’s Furlough Kitchen is the Revolution Restaurants Need
Guy Fieri Partners with NRAEF to Help Restaurant Workers
Papa John’s Sees Steady Sales Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
How Restaurants Can Collaborate With Landlords to Secure Rent Relief
Great American Takeout 2: Back and Bigger Than Last Week (podcast)
Domino’s Reports Positive Sales During Pandemic
Burger King Parent Advances Cash to Franchisees, Defers Rent
Who’s Growing During the Coronavirus Crisis? Pizza Chains
One Key Strategy for Life After Coronavirus (podcast)
Has COVID-19 Ended the ‘Live-to-Eat Society?’
5 Proven Restaurant Tactics During COVID-19
What Does the Stimulus Package Mean for Restaurants?
For Restaurants, there’s a Big Problem with the Stimulus Package
Ruth’s, Chuy’s Furlough Significant Amount of Employees
Yum! CEO Donates Salary to Employees
Trump Considers Restoring Full Corporate Tax Deduction for Meals
The week of March 23
Restaurant Catering in the Coronavirus Age
Switching to Takeout and Delivery Only? Here are 7 Critical Things to Know
House Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
10 Perseverance Tips During COVID-19
Wow Bao Launches First-of-Its-Kind Off-Premises Strategy
The ONE Group Goes from 4,000 Employees to Under 100
Navigating Unprecedented Times: 5 Ways to Boost Your Restaurant’s Mobile App
The Cheesecake Factory Furloughs 41,000 Workers
Bankruptcy Cases Expected to Rise Significantly Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
What to Know About Supply Chain During Coronavirus (podcast)
COVID-19 Considerations for Restaurant Franchise Systems
Communication Key to Cousins CEO in Time of Crisis (podcast)
Small-Town Restaurant Life During the Coronavirus Crisis
The First 22 Days of March: Restaurants Have Lost $25 Billion
McDonald’s Suspends All-Day Breakfast Menu
Record-Breaking 3.28 Million File for Unemployment
Wendy's: 90 Percent of Sales Coming Via Drive Thru
Cheesecake Factory Says It Won’t Pay Rent
5 Strategies for Restaurant Survival to Implement Now
Senate Passes Groundbreaking $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
Full-Service Restaurant Sales Drop 74 Percent in Five Days
Top Chef Masters Winner Floyd Cardoz Dies from COVID-19
How One Fast Casual CEO is Keeping Positive (podcast)
Landry’s Furloughs 40,000 Employees
Coronavirus Hope No. 1 for Restaurants: Keep Staff Employed
Communicating About Coronavirus: 10 Ways Restaurants Should Engage
Yum! Brands Has 7,000 Restaurants Closed Globally
Punch Bowl Social Closes, Lays Off Majority of Employees
Texas Roadhouse CEO Gives Up Salary to Help Front-Line Employees
Senate, White House Strike Historic $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal
Can Kiosks Help Restaurants Stay Alive Through COVID-19?
Yelp: Consumer Interest for Restaurants Down 67 Percent
J. Alexander’s Furloughs 3,400 Workers Due to COVID-19
2020 National Restaurant Association Show Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Luby’s Closes 35 Units, Furloughs Most of Corporate Office
Tech CEO: We Feel for Restaurants Right now
Email Marketing During COVID-19: Is Your Brand Still on Autopilot?
Should Your Restaurant Add Third-Party Delivery, or Start its Own Network?
Here’s Where Restaurants and Workers Can Get Relief Funding During Coronavirus
Tips for Keeping the Lights On with Fazoli's CEO (podcast)
Grubhub CEO: 30 Percent of Restaurants Could Close
Fine-Dining Restaurants Adjust to a Brave New World
Restaurant Rescue Action Items for COVID-19
Frisch’s Adds Groceries to Help Guests During COVID-19 Crisis
When Delivery and Carryout Isn’t an Option for Restaurants
6 Ways Restaurants Can Drum Up Funds During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Senate Fails to Move Forward on Stimulus Package
Bankrupt CraftWorks Closes 261 Restaurants, Furloughs Most of 18,000 Employees
McDonald’s to Shutter All U.K. Restaurants
Starbucks Shuts Cafes Nationwide for at Least Two Weeks
The week of March 16
Chinese Restaurants Feel the Pain of the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Rush Away From Restaurants Continues
Adjusting Your Service Model on the Fly (podcast)
Casual-Dining Brands Bolster Cash Reserves in Uncertain Financial Future
Darden CEO Not Taking Salary as Company Braces for COVID-19 Impact
Where is All the Restaurant Traffic Going?
How Firehouse Subs' CEO Navigates Coronavirus (podcast)
This LA Fast Casual is Working to Stop Hunger
Trump Signs Law Granting Sick Leave for Employees
Tamper-Proof Labels Drive Consumer Confidence During Coronavirus Crisis
Eatertainment Venues See Huge Losses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Cameron Mitchell Ceases Operations, Furloughs 4,500 Employees
Are You Sending the Right Message? Five Ways to Navigate Social Media During Coronavirus
Is Your Restaurant Liable if Workers Test Positive for COVID-19?
Critical Planning and Communication for Restaurants Today
Inside the Chicago Restaurant World's Fight to Survive a Pandemic
José Andrés’ Restaurants Transform into Community Kitchens
One Restaurant’s Survival Idea? Become a Grocer (podcast)
Nearly 30 Percent of People are Afraid to Eat Out
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group Lays Off 2,000 Workers
Economist: COVID-19 Presents Different Threat than Great Recession
National Restaurant Association Expects $225B Impact, 5–7M Jobs Lost from COVID-19
Restaurants Discount Kids’ Meals in Wake of Coronavirus
New York Eases Alcohol Delivery Law Amid COVID-19 Crisis
KFC to Close All Dining Rooms Starting March 19
Amid Outbreak, Some Brands Rush to Support Employees (podcast)
DoorDash Wants to Generate $200M in Additional Sales for Restaurants
Report: 85 Percent of Upscale Restaurants Feel Traffic Hit from Coronavirus
Trump Encourages Fast-Food Brands to Keep the Drive Thru Open
A COVID-19 Cure for Restaurants: Reaching Older Diners
McDonald’s to Consider Rent Deferrals
McDonald's, Dunkin', Wendy's End Dine-In Service to Slow COVID-19
President: Avoid Gatherings of 10 or More People
Inspire Brands Closes Dining Rooms at Sonic, Arby's, and Jimmy John's
Noodles & Company to Close Dining Areas, Reduce Operating Hours
Uber Eats to Waive Delivery Fees, Donate Meals
Restaurants to Offer ‘Dining Bonds’ to Lift Income
Where Fast Food Fits in the Coronavirus Crisis
Reports Differ on Possible Nationwide Curfew
Responding to COVID-19: Fast Food Focuses on Drive Thru, Pickup
Shake Shack's Dining Rooms Close Amid Coronavirus Spread
Why a Takeout-and-Delivery-Only Model Could Save Your Restaurant
Chick-fil-A Temporarily Shutters Dining Areas
Officials Across Country Close Restaurants, Bars
Coronavirus Crisis Communications for Restaurants: A Checklist
Starbucks Closes Seating in Favor of To-Go Model
The week of March 9
Golden Corral Employees are Washing Hands Every 20 Minutes
Halo Burger to Close Down Dining Rooms
Grubhub Suspends Commission Payments to Help Independents
New York Cuts Capacity for Restaurants as Coronavirus Concerns Mount
Noodles & Company Implements Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy
What Customers Think About Restaurants and Coronavirus
Which Brands are Getting Hit the Hardest by the Coronavirus? Full-Service Spots
Why February was the Lull Before the Coronavirus Storm
Starbucks Expands 'Catastrophe Pay' for Coronavirus Care
McDonald’s to pay Quarantined Employees at U.S. Corporate Stores
Starbucks to Feel $400M Impact from Coronavirus
Darden Now Offering Paid Sick Leave for Employees
Here’s How Your Brand Should Prepare for COVID-19
Resources
Keeping Track of States Shutting Down Dine-In Service
The National Restaurant Association's Coronavirus Information Page
CDC's Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
World Health Organization on How to Get Your Workplace Ready
Everything Franchisees Need to Know from the International Franchise Association
