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The week of August 10
Tom & Chee, and the Comeback of a Shark Tank Legend
Buffalo Wild Wings Taps Target Exec as New CMO
Business Interruption Insurance as Restaurants Reopen: Now What
The Other Side of Safety Design for Restaurants
How Yum! Beat the COVID Odds, and Got Better Because of it
The Greene Turtle Proves it Can Win Without Sports
Chuy’s is Staffed and Prepared to Weather COVID
One-on-One with Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs
McDonald’s Accuses Former CEO of Lying about Sexual Relationships
Red Lobster Taps Adviser to Explore Strategic Options, Report Says
More on the Uber-Postmates Fallout, from an Expert
Restaurant Industry Gains 502,000 Jobs in July
The week of August 3
Burger King Parent to Close 'Several Hundred' Restaurants
Under New CEO, Jack in the Box Wants to ‘Jumpstart’ Growth
Wendy's Breakfast is About to Get a $15 Million Boost
How One Arizona Restaurateur is Saving his Small-Town Restaurants
Potbelly is Resolving its Real Estate Issue
As Sales Soar, Papa John’s Prepares for Major Unit Expansion
Independent Restaurants Aren’t Sure They’ll Make it to November
Digital Becomes the Cornerstone of a New Dunkin'
Gyro Shack Preps for its Next Growth Chapter
Amid COVID, Restaurants Shake Up the Meal Kit Game
Texas Roadhouse Reimagines Life in a COVID World
Why You Should Bet on Fast Casual After COVID-19
Thompson Hospitality to Buy Matchbox Out of Bankruptcy
6 Essential Factors when Purchasing Gloves for Restaurant Employees
Bojangles Drops Apostrophe in Brand Revamp
The HEALS Act Could Leave Thousands of Restaurants in the Dark
The COVID Communications Checklist for Restaurants
The week of July 27
On Comeback Trail, Ruth Chris is Mastering the Margins
Welcome to the Shake Shack of the Future
Dunkin’ is Giving its Portfolio a ‘Good Scrubbing’
Yum!'s Digital Business Has Gained Over $1 Billion
The 5 Strategies Guiding El Pollo Loco Through COVID Challenges
Is the Pandemic the Right Time to Invest in a Restaurant Franchise?
Dunkin’ is Giving its Portfolio a ‘Good Scrubbing’
Meal Kits for Restaurants: Is it Worth it?
Pret A Manger Permanently Shutters 17 U.S. Locations
California Pizza Kitchen Declares Bankruptcy
The $4 Million Question Facing The Cheesecake Factory
Out of Crisis Comes Opportunity for Applebee’s, IHOP
A Safety Checklist for Reopening Your Restaurant
The $4 Million Question Facing The Cheesecake Factory
Wingstop Unfazed by Competitors or Global Crisis
Starbucks to Take Page from Chick-fil-A’s Drive-Thru Playbook
Restaurants Make the Quick Pivot to Off-Premises
McDonald's is Done Playing Defense
Opportunity Awaits for Franchisees Ready to Take a Swing
Denny's Relies on New Strengths to Navigate California Closures
3 Creative Ways to Leverage Beverage Partners and Bring Back Guests
Bankrupt Bamboo Sushi Bought for $2 Million
Pinstripes’ Journey from Best in Class to Safest in Class
Get a Glimpse of Sonic Drive-In's New Restaurant Design
Trudy’s Texas Star to be Purchased for $6.5 million
What the New $1 Trillion HEALS Act Might Offer
10 Restaurants Positioned to Endure the COVID Pandemic
Are Restaurants Getting an Unfair Shake with COVID Spikes?
O’Charley’s Refuses to Flinch During Pandemic
20 Foods on the Rise During COVID-19
Could a Post-COVID Outback Be Even Stronger than Before?
How Technology Can Augment COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Breakthrough Has Golden Chick Thinking Even Bigger
The week of July 20
Del Taco Keeps Beating the COVID Odds
BJ’s Tries to Conquer California’s Latest Shut Down
McDonald's to Keep Dining Rooms Closed Another 30 Days
How Drive-Thru Restaurants Can Thrive in the Age of Social Distancing
COVID Isn’t Stopping the Rise of Teriyaki Madness
So Your Restaurant Employee Has COVID-19
Profit-Driving Tips to Beat Pandemic Times
Why COVID Could Kickstart Chipotle’s Road to 5,000 Restaurants
Managing Expectations for a More Seamless Guest Experience Post-COVID
Rent Negotiation Strategies for Restaurants During the Pandemic
Why Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is One to Watch
Yelp: Nearly 16,000 Restaurants Have Permanently Closed Due to COVID
Despite COVID, the Lawry’s Experience Carries On
Restaurants Must Elevate Safety Culture, Not Just Protocols in COVID World
Luby’s Achieves Profit As It Continues to Seek Sale
Smaller Footprints, More Drive Thru: Restaurant Design in a COVID World
Panera Doesn’t Plan to Stop at Free Coffee Subscriptions
Buffalo Wild Wings is Turning Restaurants into Ballparks
Don’t Give Up on the Restaurant Recovery Just Yet
Danny Meyer’s Union Square to Allow Tipping Once Again
Will the Restaurant-Retail Trend Return After COVID?
How One Jimmy John’s Franchisee Battled Back
Leveraged Finance Trends Impacting the Restaurant and Franchise Market
How Restaurant Brands Can Continue to Grow in the ‘New Normal’
Famous Toastery Forges Own Path in COVID Comeback
The Future of Restaurant Franchising
The week of July 13
Shorter Restaurant Ads More Effective in COVID Climate, Study Shows
5 Restaurant Strategies to Get Through the Pandemic
Is Consolidation the Future of Restaurant Technology?
The Restaurant of the Future 2.0: Off-Premises, Simplification, and the Evolution of Dine-In
The Pandemic is Fueling Domino’s Future
How Technology Will Support the Future of Restaurants
Everything Restaurants Need to Know About Filing a Business Interruption Insurance Claim
Where Tech Plays Into Fast Food's COVID Recovery
Recent COVID Setbacks Have Closed 100,000 Restaurants
Kura Sushi Sticks to Growth as COVID Challenges Loom
The Business Model That’s Pandemic and Recession Proof
Chef Edward Lee Puts Restaurant Workers First in COVID Response
For Restaurants to Recover, Unions and Lawmakers Must Step Up
Key Steps for a More Hygienic Fast-Food Future
Is the Restaurant Industry Headed for a Bankruptcy Wave?
California Shuts Indoor Dining Again
White Castle is Bringing Robots to the Kitchen
The Independent Restaurant Industry Will Never Look the Same
K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen Closes Its Doors
Red Lobster Feeds the Frontlines in Crisis Times
Can BurgerFi Become the Next Great Burger Chain?
Jersey Mike's Pandemic Playbook: Take Care of Your People
The week of July 6
What Does it Take to Reopen a Restaurant During Coronavirus? Here’s an Example
How Restaurants Can Maintain Customer Loyalty Post-Pandemic
How the Uber and Postmates Merger Impacts the Industry
The Restaurant Industry is at Another Crossroads
When the Crisis Hit, Church’s Chicken Put its People First
Starbucks to Require Masks at Corporate Stores
California Restaurants Must Provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Design Goal No. 1 for Restaurants Today: Create a Safe Dining Room
Protecting the Bottom Line with Tech in Post-Pandemic Reopenings
Bennigan's Was Built to Survive Crisis Times
What Should Restaurants Stand for During COVID-19? Safety and Creativity
How Tension Can Actually Benefit Your Franchise Brand
Shake Shack is Back on the Growth Path
Miami Closes Dining Rooms Due to Rising Caseloads
New Logan’s Roadhouse Owner Breathes Life Back into Company
New Jack in the Box CEO on the Path Forward
How to Run Your Restaurant During COVID: Best Practices
How COVID-19 Will Impact Restaurant Design
Even in Pandemic Times, Slim Chickens Isn't Slowing Down
The week of June 29
How COVID-19 Will Impact Restaurant Design
The Digital Journey Evolves at Qdoba
The Future of Healthcare for Restaurant Franchise Owners
GFG Café Cuisine Continues Goal to Expand Greek Cuisine
Metro Diner Morphs into the Restaurant Brand of the Future
Restaurant Industry Added 1.5 Million Jobs in June
Congress Votes to Extend PPP Deadline by 8 Weeks
McDonald's Pauses Reopening as COVID Surges Nationwide
Outback Parent Reinstates CEO’s Salary as Sales Rebound
Complacency Has Become New Hurdle for Restaurants
What Should Restaurants Do if an Employee has COVID-19?
How COVID-19 Will Impact Restaurant Design
Grumpy’s Maintains ‘Traditional Americana’ Identity Amid Crisis
At Papa John’s, the Comeback is Just Beginning
Aurify Brands to Revive Over 40 Le Pain Quotidien Stores
How Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque is Gearing Up for Reopenings
COVID and Digital Ordering: What Have We Learned?
Four Months Into COVID: More Uncertainty than Ever for Restaurants
When Restaurants Go Rogue with COVID Regulations
Pie Five Shutters Another 10 Restaurants
9 Ways Restaurants Can Mitigate COVID-19 Risks and Keep Guests Safe
Burger King Gets Back to Pre-COVID Sales
9 Ways Restaurants Can Mitigate COVID-19 Risks and Keep Guests Safe
The week of June 22
Three Twisted Root Burger Units File for Bankruptcy
Consumer Interest in Dining Out is Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Why the Current Market is Ripe for Franchise Growth
Chili's Owner Launches Virtual Wings Concept
Why the Pandemic Could Turn Darden Into an Even Bigger Juggernaut
Darden Invested $75 Million in its Employees During COVID Crisis
Court Orders McDonald’s to Provide Better COVID Protection
It Will Take Years for the Restaurant Industry to Recover
How Panda Express is Taking Charge of Delivery
Restaurants are Saying Goodbye to Third-Party Delivery Apps
How Fast-Food Brands Can Build Emotional Loyalty Amid COVID-19
PizzaRev Down to 13 Locations After Round of Closures
Surge in COVID Cases Hasn’t Slowed Restaurants So Far
Blaze Pizza Rises to the Pandemic Challenge
Out of Bankruptcy, Brio, Bravo Seek Return to ‘Old Glory’
Sales at Ruth’s Chris Continue to Rebound as Dine-in Returns
Want to Restructure Your Restaurant Lease? You’re Not Alone
Main Event Reopens as a Redefined, Galvanized Brand
Reopening a Restaurant Can Be Risky Business
How Casual Dining Will Survive the COVID-19 Crisis
Can On-Demand Pay Help Rebuild the Restaurant Workforce?
Communication Leads Franchisees through Crisis Times
The week of June 15
To Reopen or Not? Restaurants Face a Make-or-Break Moment
Why Chipotle has ‘Home Run’ Potential After COVID-19
Zinburger Permanently Shutters 15 of 18 Restaurants Due to COVID
Noodles & Company Keeps Eyes on Off-Premises as Sales Rise
Restaurants, Don’t let a Grubhub Horror Story Ruin Your CX
Why Restaurants Need to Diversify Away from Delivery Marketplaces
Over 45 Million Have Filed Initial Unemployment Claims
Popeyes, the Pandemic Proof Fast-Food Chain
Contactless Carryout Isn't Going Anywhere
Why the Restaurant Event Business Will Make a Comeback
Wayback President on Staying Safe, No Matter Your State’s Status
How Do You Prove Your Restaurant is a Safe Environment?
Denny’s Off-Premises Sales Stick as Dining Rooms Reopen
Why Coronavirus Will Spark a Fast-Food Takeover
Eggs Up Grill CEO Looks at the Sunny Side
Full-Service Restaurants Embrace Off-Premises Menu Innovation
Mighty Quinn’s is Ready for the Post-Pandemic Landscape
Breaking the Dependency on Delivery Apps
Post-Coronavirus: A Changed Restaurant Customer with New Expectations
Restaurant Industry Has Already Lost $120 Billion
How Marketing is Changing for Quick-Service Restaurants
What the Restaurant World Will Look Like After Coronavirus
The week of June 8
Restaurants Must Adapt Key Performance Indicators During COVID-19
Church's Chicken Innovates the Post-Pandemic Workplace
The Recovery is in Full Swing at Bloomin’ Brands
BJ’s Continues to Rebound as Dining Rooms Reopen
TripAdvisor Study: Restaurants Lead in Recovery
Red Robin is Prepared to Accelerate its Reopening Strategy
Emerging Franchise Revs Up Growth Despite Pandemic
5 Tips for Protecting Your Restaurant’s Online Reputation During Reopening
Influencer Marketing and COVID-19: Can it Reinforce Customer Trust?
J. Alexander's was Nearly Sold Before the Pandemic
Report: 85 Percent of Independent Restaurants Could Close Without Direct Aid
COVID-19 Accelerates the Transformation of Starbucks
Yum! Sales Gain Momentum, Set New Heights
Shake Up Your Takeout Menu with Convenient and Unique Cocktails
Health and Wellness Brands Find their COVID-19 Purpose
The 4 Components of a Successful Delivery Program
Consumer Emotion Drives the Future of Post-Pandemic Restaurant Marketing
Chili’s is Outpacing its Casual-Dining Competitors
Wendy’s Solves Beef Supply Problems as Sales Bounce Back
4 Guidelines for Managing Restaurant Workers in a ‘New Normal’
Dunkin’ Wants to Help America Get Back to Work
When’s the Right Time to Reopen Your Restaurant?
What to Know about Claiming Insurance after Riot Damage
The Restaurant Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit
The week of June 1
How to Ace Third-Party Delivery in a Pandemic
Restaurant Industry Gained 1.4 Million Jobs in May
5 Top Dining-Out Trends for a Post-Pandemic Society
Huddle House CEO: Ghost Kitchens to Rise as Brick and Mortar Fades
Why Brand Identity Has Never Been More Important for Restaurants
Geofencing Can Minimize Face-to-Face Interactions in Restaurants
Ruth’s Chris is Getting Back to Business
A Coronavirus Opportunity for Restaurants: Off-Peak Hours
Potbelly’s Sales Improve as Permanent Closures Loom
Restaurants Get a Lifeline with PPP Loan Forgiveness Changes
HopCat Parent Files for Bankruptcy as COVID-19 'Put it Over the Edge'
Dunkin’s Sales Increase, Shift from Breakfast Daypart
Creating a COVID-19 Restaurant Playbook: Where to Begin
Protests Shut Down Dozens of Cheesecake Factory Restaurants
At Cracker Barrel, Guests are Coming Back and So are Sales
When Will Americans be Ready to Dine-In Again?
3 Ways Restaurants Create Customer Engagement During COVID-19
Dealing with Your Lease Agreement (and Landlord) During a Pandemic
Reopening 101 for Restaurants: Divide Customers into Three Main Groups
In a Touchless World, 3D Cameras Will Make Restaurants Safer
How Has COVID Exposed the Restaurant Industry?
Chuy’s Opens Nearly All of its Dining Rooms
6 Ways Tech Can Improve Food Safety in a COVID-19 World
The week of May 25
When Lockdowns End, Which Restaurant Changes Will Remain?
A CEO’s 5 Takeaways on What Works Post-Pandemic
The Impact of COVID-19 on Employer Policies and Operations
House Passes Bipartisan Changes to PPP
COVID-19 Sends East Coast Wings + Grill on a ‘Super-Regional’ Path
Popeyes and its Chicken Sandwich are Still Soaring
These are the Customer Concerns as Restaurants Reopen
More than 40 Million Have Filed Unemployment Claims in 10 Weeks
How to Manage Leases and Landlords in Uncertain Times
5 Factors That Can Affect Your Restaurant’s Reopening
Simplification in the COVID-19 Era: What it Means for Restaurants and Suppliers
Delivery and Online Ordering Partnerships are Essential Right Now
Domino's is Thriving During Uncertain Times
Papa John’s Continues to Reach Unprecedented Sales
Can Family Meals Bridge the COVID-19 Gap for Restaurants?
Chili’s is Coming Back to Life, and its Culture is to Thank
Is COVID-19 Going to Accelerate the Ghost Kitchen Craze?
How Bareburger Took Back the Digital Experience
Sales are Up 20 Percent, But Marco’s Isn’t Sitting Back
Data-Driven Decisions Will Help Restaurants Navigate COVID-19 Recovery
Reopening Considerations for Restaurants and Bars
The week of May 18
Why First Watch Will Reemerge an Even Better Restaurant Chain
Chuy's Has Reopened 70 Percent of its Dining Rooms
How Restaurants Should Communicate Reopening with Customers
COVID-19 Will Inspire a Dunkin’ 2.0
Fortress to Acquire Craftworks for $93 million
Taco Bell to Hire 30,000 People in Coming Months
Reopenings Provide Some COVID-19 Hope, Especially for Casual Dining
Welcome to a New Era of Customer Appreciation for Restaurants
Millions File Unemployment Claims for 9th Straight Week
Starbucks Accelerates Plan to Relocate, Transform Low-Performing Stores
How Jack in the Box Adapted Its Messaging to Stay Relevant
Steps to Sharpen Safety Focus as Restaurants Reopen
Could COVID-19 Create Opportunities in the Food Supply Chain?
Restaurateurs, Trump Administration Talk Industry Concerns
Chuck E. Cheese Uses New Name on Third-Party Platform
Famous Dave's Stays Nimble in Face of COVID-19
Still Trying to Decipher the Paycheck Protection Program
Operating Restaurants in a COVID-19 Environment
7 Ways to Take Down the Third-Party Marketplace
Better Culture, Better Plan, Better Papa John’s?
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Patio Reopenings
Reopening? Here are 4 Ways Restaurateurs Can Reset the Table
What the COVID-19 Future Holds for Emerging Restaurant Chains
Former College Football Star Joins Toppers Pizza as Co-Franchisee
Specialty’s Café & Bakery to Permanently Close
The week of May 11
49-Unit IHOP Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
Restaurants’ Greatest Competition Post COVID-19: Home-Cooked Meals
A Program Geared to Help Restaurants’ Main Street
Garden Fresh Restaurants Declares Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Pandemic has Redefined Value for Jack in the Box
NYC Puts a Cap on Third-Party Delivery Fees
Bankrupt Krystal Agrees to $48 Million Deal with Fortress Investment Group
Will Employees Actually Return to Restaurants?
Does the Stimulus Help Restaurants?
Another 3 Million File for Unemployment
McDonald’s to Boost Recovery with Significant Marketing Investment
COVID-19, and the 4 New Paradigms of Guest Perception
Customers Will Support Restaurants Again
Restaurants Take Heed: Uber Eats May Soon Own Your Relationship with Customers
Where Technology Fits in the COVID-19 Response for Restaurants
Potbelly Mulling Permanent Closure of up to 100 Locations
House Democrats Propose Changes to PPP in $3 Trillion Bill
Planning to Reopen Your Restaurant? Here’s What an Expert Would Do
Georgia Restaurants See a Sales Spike from Reopenings
Bamboo Sushi Parent Files for Bankruptcy
Uber Seeking to Acquire Grubhub: Report
Does Restaurant Business Insurance Cover COVID-19 Claims?
Hooters Shares Reopening Safety Measures
What’s Wrong with the Food Supply Chain? It’s Not Supply
How Burger King Plans to Keep Guests, Employees Safe as it Reopens
Buffalo Wild Wings Unveils To-Go Only Concept in Atlanta
Ruth's Chris Prepares to Reopen Dining Rooms as Sales Slide 83.5 Percent
Steak ’n Shake Permanently Closes 51 Company Stores
The week of May 4
April: A Month Like No Other for Restaurants
After COVID-19, Prepare for the Breakfast Wars
BJ’s Seeks to Maintain Off-Premises Growth as Dining Rooms Reopen
April Unemployment Rate Highest Since Great Depression
What the Restaurant of the Future Will Look Like After COVID-19
What the Future Holds for the Coffee Industry Post COVID-19
The Mindset of a Restaurateur in a Time of Crisis
Tips for Creating a Full-Service Experience at Home
McDonald’s to Reward Company Employees with Bonuses
Noodles & Company Turns the COVID-19 Corner
Legal Issues to Consider as Restaurant Employees Return to Work
An Early Look at How Reopened Restaurants are Faring
Your Best Innovators Right Now Could Be Your Franchisees
Unemployment Claims Above 3 Million for Seventh Straight Week
4 Ways to Optimize Your Restaurant’s Onsite Content During COVID-19
What's the Deal with Wendy's Beef Supply?
Digital, Delivery Boost Wingstop’s Sales Beyond Expectation
Papa John’s Sees Highest Sales Month in Company’s History
Zaxby’s COVID-19 Response: Keep it Real
Cheesecake Factory is Taking a Deliberate Approach to Reopening Restaurants
How Biggby Coffee Wrote a New Chapter in Change
Starbucks: 85 Percent of Corporate Stores to Open by Week’s End
Bloomin’ Brands Gets a Jolt of COVID-19 Recovery Hope
Shake Shack Turns to Pickup Windows in Pandemic Squeeze
New PPP Guidance: Restaurants Won’t be Penalized if Employees Reject Job Offer
3 Ways Restaurants Will Adapt to a Post-COVID World
How Restaurants Can Tell their Story During COVID-19, and Why it Matters
Qdoba Sees a Bump During COVID-19 Pandemic
Texas Roadhouse’s To-Go Sales are Up 575 Percent
How COVID-19 has Changed the Off-Premises Game Forever
Dave & Buster’s Strikes $100 Million Agreement with Jefferies
Coronavirus Crisis No Match for Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
What Customers Want from Restaurants as They Reopen
Denny’s Sales Dropped 76 Percent in April
Pandemic or Not, Dave’s Hot Chicken is Growing
5 Ways to Serve Gluten-Free Customers During COVID-19
Subway Franchisee Delivers 5,000 Sandwiches to the Frontlines
Casual Dining Looks to Fast Food for Survival Tactics
How to Take Care of Restaurant Staff Through the COVID-19 Crisis
The week of April 27
BJ’s Inks $70 Million Deal with Panera Bread Founder Ron Shaich
It’s Not Restaurants Customers Fear. It’s Other People
Restaurant Sales are Improving, but it’s a Complicated Landscape
Dunkin’ Adds Curbside Pickup, Doubles Delivery Footprint
11 Tips to Improve Your Restaurant's Cyber Security in the COVID-19 Era
Expert Tips to Grow Restaurant Sales During a Pandemic
Will the ‘Ghost Kitchen’ Trend Continue During and After COVID-19?
Cracker Barrel Reopens Dining Rooms in Georgia and Tennessee
McDonald’s CEO: People Will Return to Familiar Brands
TooJay’s Declares Bankruptcy as 'Direct Result' of COVID-19
Chili’s CEO: ‘No One Will Get More Out of a Half a Dining Room’ Than Us
Why Schlotzksy's is Holding Off Reopening Dining Rooms in Georgia
Applebee's Could Soon Have 200 Dining Rooms Open
Unemployment Filings Surpass 30 Million in Six Weeks
Fazoli's CEO: Even as Restaurants Reopen, Delivery and Carryout are Staying
At One Point During COVID-19, Yum! Had 11,000 Closed Restaurants
José Andrés: Restaurants We Love are on 'Brink of Extinction'
Buffalo Wings & Rings Responded Quickly to COVID-19
Portillo's Has Doubled Down on Drive-Thru and Delivery, and It's Working
How COVID-19 is Changing the Restaurant Industry
COVID-19 Has Cost Starbucks $915 Million So Far
15 Chick-fil-A Employees in Texas Test Positive for COVID-19
FAT Brands Appears Primed for a Buying Spree
As Restaurants Start to Reopen, the Challenge to Rehire Employees Begins
Habit Grill Evolves at ‘Warp Speed’ During Pandemic
COVID-19 for Restaurants: What’s Working and What Will Become Part of the New Normal
Seattle Caps Third-Party Delivery Fees at 15 Percent
Keeping Track of States Reopening Dine-In Service
Will Foodies Save the Restaurant Industry?
Are Customers Ready for Restaurants to Reopen?
Commander’s Palace, and the ‘Spirit of Hospitality’ After COVID-19
Moe’s Stays Nimble During COVID-19 Response
Will Restaurant POS Vendors Survive the Domino Effect of COVID-19?
The Opportunity of Innovative Pandemic Packaging
Potbelly Decides to Give Back $10 Million PPP Loan
The week of April 20
Raising Cane’s Avoids Layoffs as Sales Return to Pre-COVID-19
How Edible Pivoted to Serve Customers During COVID-19
Trump Signs Law that Adds $310 Billion to PPP
BJ’s Prepares to Reopen Once Officials Give Permission
Domino’s is Already Building for a ‘New Normal’
Ruth’s Chris to Return $20 Million in PPP Loans
Sweetgreen to Give Back $10 Million PPP Loan
A Step-by-Step Playbook for Reopening Your Restaurant
Can Mobile Apps Bring Customers Back to Restaurants?
Stimulus Checks Appear to Give Restaurants a Boost
Unemployment Claims Reach 26 million in Five Weeks
How to Do Well by Doing Good in Midst of Crisis
10 Reasons Why Curbside Pickup is the Next Big Thing
What Restaurants Need to Consider as America Reboots
5 Innovative Ways Restaurants Can Drive Sales During COVID-19
Senate Approves $310 Billion for Paycheck Protection Program
Trust Will Mean Everything to Restaurants After COVID-19
How COVID-19 Could Change Chipotle as We Know It
Chuy’s Furloughs 80 Percent of Hourly Staff
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Puts Franchisees, Community First During Crisis
How Customers are Interacting with Fast Food in COVID-19 Era
The Importance of Restaurant Pest Control During COVID-19
Georgia to Reopen Restaurant Dining Rooms on April 27
Darden is Making Progress in COVID-19 Sales Recovery
National Restaurant Association Asks for $240B Recovery Fund
Could COVID-19 Usher in a Golden Era for Pizza?
BJ’s Furloughs 200 Managers, 40 Support Center Employees
Restaurants May Never be the Same. But Could They be Better?
Fast Casual Leader: Follow These 4 Tips to Outlast COVID-19
Cheesecake Factory Inks $200 Million Investment with Roark Capital
Subway Franchisees Launch Subway Marketplace
Shake Shack Returns its $10 Million PPP Loan
The week of April 13
Cameron Mitchell’s Solutions to the Paycheck Protection Problem
How a Subway Franchisee is Helping Feed Thousands of Healthcare Worker
How to Ensure Meaningful Experiences When Dining Rooms Reopen
Shake Shack Gets $10 Million PPP Loan, Looks to Sell Shares
Trump Releases Plan for Reopening States
80 Percent of Independent Restaurants Aren’t Sure They’ll Survive
Starbucks to Reopen 'as Many Stores as We Can' in May
When COVID-19 Ends, Here’s How Restaurants Will Win
What Restaurants Can Do Now—and What They Should Do When It’s Time to Reopen
$349 Billion Loan Program Runs Out of Money
22 Million File for Unemployment in Four Weeks
Franchise Disclosure Document State Extensions
Nearly all Jack in the Box Restaurants Remain Open
Outback Parent Hasn’t Laid Off or Furloughed Any Employees Due to COVID-19
Noodles' Sales Slid Almost 50 Percent During Early Weeks of Pandemic
Restaurants Join National Plan to Reopen Economy
The COVID-19 Bottom is Probably Behind Restaurants
Tensions Run High Between Restaurants, Delivery Apps in Pandemic
Mobile Gains Even More Importance During COVID-19
Adapting to the New Restaurant 'Norm'
Tip Pools in the Era of COVID-19 and Takeout-Only Operations
Your Favorite Restaurant Dishes, Now Available in the Deli Aisle
2020 Future of Fast Casual Report
Sardar Biglari Calls Cracker Barrel's Punch Bowl Move 'Panic Exit’
Red Robin Temporarily Closes 35 Locations, Cuts Support Center Positions
Dave & Buster’s to Sell Up to $75 million in Shares
Why the Pandemic Could Create Investment Opportunities
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s CEO Looks to June for COVID-19 Breakthrough
Off-Premises Menu Innovation Has Never Been More Critical
The Enduring Legacy of Chef Floyd Cardoz
13 Things That Could Change for Restaurants After COVID-19
5 Benefits of Having a Kitchen Ordering System
San Francisco implements 15 Percent Cap on Third-Party Delivery Fees
8 Strategies to Succeed in the Post-Lockdown World
First Watch Temporarily Closes All Company Location
Cybersecurity Concerns Spike for Restaurants During COVID-19
FirstFood Global Declares Bankruptcy Amid COVID-19 Crisis
10 Top Takeout Innovations During Coronavirus
Post-COVID 19: The Pros and Cons of Location Takeovers
The week of April 6
A Two-Week Period that Wreaked Havoc on Restaurants
Can Restaurants Fill the Supermarket Void?
Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer: The Future of Restaurants Will Be Led by Trust
Are Grocery Stores Really Safer than Restaurants?
A Fast Casual CEO Envisions the Industry’s ‘New Normal’
Fine Dining is Getting Slammed by COVID-19
Sweetgreen Feeds the Frontlines with Impact Outpost Fund (podcast)
Restaurants Warn Congress They Need More Funding
FDA Temporarily Lifts Nutrition-Labeling Regulations for Restaurants
16 Million Have Filed for Unemployment in Three Weeks
Trying to Make Sense of the Relief Loan Process
Starbucks was Preparing for the Coronavirus in February
El Pollo Loco Sees Slight Drop in First-Quarter Sales
McDonald’s to Cut $1 Billion in Spending as COVID-19 Derails Sales
Restaurants Fight for a Slice of the Spending Pie
White House Asks Congress for Additional $250 Billion to Aid Small Businesses
Starbucks to Provide Direct Relief Grants to Employees
Panera Launches Grocery Service Nationwide Out of Restaurants
The End of the Tunnel: 5 Steps for Getting Past COVID-19
Tilman Fertitta Taking Bold Steps to Keep Landry's Afloat
Wingstop Keeps Momentum Going Despite COVID-19
Temporarily Closing Your Restaurant Due to COVID-19? Here’s a Checklist
A Restaurant's Guide to No-Contact Delivery
MTY Food Group Closes 2,100 Stores, Cuts Workforce in Half
Denny’s Execs Take Pay Cuts as Sales Fall Due to COVID-19
Darden CEO: COVID-19 Challenges 'Far from Over’
'Extraordinary' Conditions Sink TGI Fridays' $380M Sale
BJ’s Restaurants Lays Off 16,000, Opts Not to Pay Rent
Chick-fil-A Adding Handwashing Stations to Drive Thrus
Independent Restaurants: Relief Bill is ‘Small Step on a Giant Staircase’
Have Restaurant Sales Bottomed Out?
How Food Halls Adapt to Social Distancing (podcast)
Psychologist: Restaurants Should Trust Experience to Navigate Pandemic
How Checkers & Rally's New CEO Quickly Faced the COVID-19 Crisis
Foodservice Cleaning and Hygiene in the Age of COVID-19
3 Ways Restaurants Can Weather COVID-19 with Conversational AI
Why the CARES Act Shortchanges Restaurants
The week of March 30
Restaurants are Worried COVID-19 Could Break Them
Life as a Restaurant IT Director During COVID-19
Food Halls and Trucks Feel the COVID-19 Burn
How the Restaurant Industry is Responding to COVID-19
March Sales Drop 46 Percent at The Cheesecake Factory
Bloomin’ Brands CEO Forgoes Salary to Aid Employees
Dave & Buster's Considers Selling Stake as Stores Shut Down
Starbucks to Keep Stores Closed Until May 3
Restaurants Will Help America Return to a Sense of Normalcy
Wendy’s to Give Employees at Corporate Stores 10 Percent Boost
For Restaurants, Transparent and Consistent Communication is Key to Navigating COVID-19
Popeyes' Sales Were Surging in Q1
Brinker CEO Cuts Salary in Half as Sales Fall, Delivery Rises
Sales Plummet as Much as 90 Percent at Shake Shack
Chipotle to Give Nearly $6.5 Million in Bonuses to Employees
A 10-Point Plan for Restaurant Employers During COVID-19 Crisis
McDonald’s to Check Employees’ Health Before Work
Full-Service Restaurant Spend Falls Below 5 Percent, Report Says
What Restaurants Would Like to See Changed in the Relief Bill
CraftWorks Fires Nearly All Its Employees
Contactless Ordering, and Other Tips to Navigate COVID-19
Red Robin Postpones Rollout of Donatos Pizza
Trying to Picture Life for Restaurants After COVID-19
Can the Paycheck Protection Program Help Your Restaurant?
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
