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Week of April 26
Shake Shack Wants Half its Leadership to be People of Color
What to Know When Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Are Conveyor Belts Safe to Serve Up Restaurant Food?
How Domino’s Plans to Compete Against its 2020 Boom
McDonald’s Loyalty Program Gathering ‘Overwhelming’ Response
Wingstop CEO: Labor Shortage, Inflation Won’t Stop Growth
Yum! is Rewriting History, but No ‘Victory Dance’ Just Yet
Starbucks Sets Sights on 40 Million Rewards Members
CAVA Receives $190 Million Investment to Fuel Expansion
Bloomin’ Didn’t Furlough Employees During COVID, and Now It’s Reaping the Rewards
Kent Taylor’s Legacy Ever Present as Texas Roadhouse Surges Ahead
5 Reasons Why Restaurant Owners Need to Invest in Backup Generators
Understanding Your Restaurant’s Technology Touchpoints
Cheesecake Factory Sales Soar 220 Percent as Recovery Ignites
Chili’s Virtual Wings Concept Entering a New Growth Phase
Why Restaurant Catering is Going to Make a Major Comeback
Despite Bankruptcy, The Lost Cajun ‘Ain’t Going Nowhere’
Applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to Open Monday
Dunkin’ is Reopening Thousands of Dining Rooms
Why Quality Still Beats Quantity in the Fast-Food Space
Happy Joe’s is Ready for its National Breakthrough
If There’s One Industry That Can Beat COVID, It’s Restaurants
Wall Street Vet Aims to Disrupt the Plant-Based Category
How Immigration and Diversity are Affecting the Future of the Restaurant Industry
3 Tips to Build a Stellar Restaurant Management Team
Week of April 19
Why Ziggi’s Coffee is One to Watch
Will Your Drive-Thru Pass the ‘Blindfold Test?’
More New Restaurants are Opening Their Doors
Subway Franchisees Demand Change in Open Letter
BJ’s Wants to Hire More than 5,000 Workers
How COVID Accelerated Tech Changes to the Restaurant Industry
BJ’s Swiftly Approaching Pre-Pandemic Sales Volumes
The Lost Cajun Declares Bankruptcy
How Chipotle is Building a Digital Restaurant Empire
Studio Movie Grill Enters Post-Bankruptcy Phase
10 Ways Independent Restaurants Can Offset Minimum Wage Hikes
Parent of Old Country Buffet and Ryan’s Declares Bankruptcy
Is the Restaurant Industry Facing a Hiring Crisis?
Where is the Restaurant Recovery Taking Place?
Thanks to COVID, Digital Potential is Now Limitless for Restaurants
More Restaurants are Paying Rent, Study Shows
Restaurant Operators: Know What You’re Getting Into with Contactless Payments
Dave & Buster’s Restaurant Fleet is Coming Back to Life
The Critical Role of Employee Experience in Creating Loyal Diners
Famous Dave’s Parent Actively Seeking Another Acquisition
How One Butcher Shop’s Incubator Model Could Change the Game
How COVID Clarified Fast Casual’s Past, Present, and Future
How to Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Cousins Subs is Starting to Hit its Stride
Is the Restaurant Industry Facing a Hiring Crisis?
Week of April 12
The Restaurant Recovery Kicks Into Gear
Tip Credits, Tip Pooling, and Tip Sharing Could Get More Complicated and Risky
Historic Colorado Concept Casa Bonita Files for Bankruptcy
Why Restaurants Will Be Stronger in the Long Run
Meatheads Burgers & Fries Files for Bankruptcy
How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Profit from Great Service
Inside the Bankruptcy Saga of Punch Bowl Social, a Chain Derailed by COVID
Wingers is Charting a Post-Pandemic Growth Spurt
Luckin Coffee Notches $250 Million Investment
Under New Ownership, Duck Donuts Readies for Explosive Growth
The Chicken Sandwich Wars Will Ignite Again in 2021
Convenience Drives MOOYAH Into the Post-Pandemic Future
Pay-at-the-Table Technology Pays Off for Restaurants
McDonald’s Unveils New Global Standards to Prevent Harassment and Discrimination
Taco Bell Unveils Fully Digital Location in Times Square
Second Golden Corral Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
FSR’s Next-Gen Casual Restaurant Brands
Updating Your FDD—What to Consider
Why Fazoli’s is One of the Pandemic’s Restaurant Winners
McDonald’s, Subway, Exiting Walmart Stores
How Raising Cane’s Was Built to Last
One Surprising Way Restaurants Can Stop Wasting Energy and Food
Iconic Italian Concept Del Posto Shuts Down for Good
Path to Higher Profitability: How Restaurant Tech is Sparking Recovery
What New Restaurant Tipping Regulations Could Mean for the Industry
Next-Gen Brands: Agave & Rye Prepares for the Spotlight
Why COVID Will Propel Mac’s Speed Shop to New Heights
Next-Gen Brands: Big Bad Breakfast Braces for a Category Resurgence
Next-Gen Brands: Ambitious Angry Crab Shack Forges Ahead
Next-Gen Brands: Thirsty Lion Retools for the Future
Next-Gen Brands: Ambitious Angry Crab Shack Forges Ahead
Week of April 5
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: A Primer
Chipotle’s Debt-Free Degree Program Gets a Major Upgrade
What Do Frontline Employees Want from Restaurants?
Seven Brew Ready to ‘Disrupt Drive-Thru’ with Jimmy John’s Founder
Panera Founder Helps PAR Technology Finance $500M Purchase of Loyalty Platform Punchh
Restaurant Reset: Maximizing the Moment to Transform
Roti to Close One-Third of Footprint
Engage Restaurant Goers By Leveraging Out-of-Home Advertising
California Could Lift All Restrictions in June
13 Restaurant Chains That Defied the COVID Odds
What Inspires Crisp & Green Founder Steele Smiley
It’s Going to Take More than a Pandemic to Stop A&W
Chef David Lee’s Plant-Based Empire Preps for Growth
Restaurants Race for Employees as Recovery Heats Up
Why Health Food Franchises Will Take Off in 2021
Starbucks Testing New Reusable Cup Program
Chipotle CEO’s Pay Increased 137 Percent to $38 Million in 2020
How Emerging Chains are Redefining the Restaurant of the Future
Nimbus Kitchen Looks to Solve a Restaurant Industry Pain Point
How One Pizza Chain is Accelerating Vaccinations Among its Workforce
Future-Proofing Restaurant Security: A Key Goal For 2021
Week of March 29
Chick N Max Wants to Rule the ‘Better Chicken Sandwich’ Segment
Why ‘Host Kitchens’ are the Next Big COVID Trend
How to Maximize Outside Legal Counsel to Drive Post-Pandemic Growth
8 Ways the Plant-Based Movement is Coming to Life
The Game is About to Change at Dave & Buster’s
America Isn’t Ready to Unmask, At Least Not Yet
Wingstop’s Sales Continue to Impress
Whataburger Promotes General Managers, Raises Pay to Six Figures
Where Does the Restaurant Industry Go from Here?
How the Country’s Largest Restaurant Franchisee Made the Deal of a Lifetime
Golden Corral is Building for the Next 100 Years
How Health Will Feed Into Larger Food Trends in 2021
Biden Signs Paycheck Protection Program Extension Into Law
How Youth Sports Sponsorships Can Pay Off for Local Restaurants
Pizza Hut Races Into the Drive-Thru Game
Project Pollo Pioneers a New Model in the Plant-Based Segment
Not Even COVID Could Stop Walk-On’s Remarkable Run
Restaurant Marketing and COVID: Owning the Social Conversation
Famous Dave’s Witnesses a Boom in Sales
A Year After COVID, First Watch Sees More Promise Than Ever
The Paycheck Protection Program Remains a Restaurant Lifeline
How Reviews are Transforming Restaurant Marketing
Is Enough Help on the Way for Restaurants?
Week of March 22
Cicis is Initiating a Renewed Turnaround Strategy
Darden’s Sales are Growing in a Big Way
6 Ways to Deliver an Innovative Off-Premises Experience
This Better-Burger Bar Has Become an Off-Premises Believer
Using Twitter to Learn What Customers Want
Wayback Burgers Proves It Can Win in Any Environment
Starbucks Wants to Cut Water Usage in Half by 2030
‘Top Chef’ Alum Tiffany Derry Rises to the Occasion
How Restaurants Can Protect Workers, Guests, and Brands as Hiring Ramps Up
Jimmy John’s Founder Invests in Emerging Coffee Chain
Food Safety Tips for Restaurants Buying Local Ingredients
Taco Bell Fuels Pipeline with Multiple ‘Restaurant of the Future’ Designs
SBA Official: $28.6 Billion in Restaurant Aid to Come in Next 30 Days
Using Intuitive E-Commerce to Create an Easier User Experience
Chipotle Invests in Self-Driving Cars
Olive Garden Parent is Giving Employees a Pay Raise
Committing to Fostering Female Leadership
Department of Labor Allows New Tip-Pooling Rules to Go Into Effect
75 Percent of NYC Restaurants Saw Revenue Drop by 50 Percent or More in 2020
Chili’s Virtual Wing Brand Adds Takeout with Google
What it Takes to Evolve a Beverage Program
5 Keys to Driving Growth in a Post-Pandemic World
Hooters’ Fast Casual Hits its Stride
JINYA Creates New Growth Vehicle to Meet COVID Times
3 Foolproof Tips to Instantly Improve Your Smartphone Food Photography
How a Cult-Favorite Burger Chain Rolled Out a $15 Minimum Wage
Week of March 15
Why You Should Never Stop Learning
What Quick-Serves Need to Know About Ensuring Food Safety
Shake Shack Unveils Nationwide Delivery Service
How to Increase Throughput at Your Quick-Service Restaurant
&pizza Co-Founder Leads New Special Acquisition Company
Potbelly Will Be Ready for the Restaurant Rebound
CiCis Pizza Emerges from Bankruptcy with New Game Plan
Torchy’s Tacos Moves Closer to Potential IPO
Subway to Move Some of its Business to Miami
Coronavirus a Year Later: 12 Restaurant Leaders Look Back
Delivering to a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Customer
Smoothie King Franchisee Overcomes Tragedy, Rejection to Reach His Dream
Sweetgreen’s Former COO is Connecting Restaurateurs with Mentors in Crisis Times
STK and Kona Grill Brace for a Dine-In Resurgence
Basketball Legend Tracy McGrady Enters the Restaurant Industry
J. Alexander’s Inches Closer to Normal Sales Levels
The 10 Lasting Restaurant Lessons of COVID-19
Hidden Sources of Gluten in Your Restaurant Kitchen
Week of March 8
Restaurant Revitalization Fund ‘Amazing Step,’ But Work Remains
Buffalo Wild Wings is About to Change the Sports-Betting Experience
3 Reasons Why Minimum Wage Hikes Will Drive Labor Management Modernization
The Keys to Taking Your Best Restaurant Dishes Off-Site
DOL Wants to Rescind ‘Unduly Narrow’ Joint-Employer Rule
Saladworks Parent Acquires The Simple Greek
By Chloe Will Continue Operations, but Under a Different Name
El Pollo Loco on Brink of Major Growth Phase
Red Robin is Launching Three Virtual Brands
5 Lessons Learned Helping People Land Restaurant Jobs in a Pandemic
Sonic Drive-In Finds the Fast Lane During COVID-19
$28.6 Billion in Federal Aid is Coming to Restaurants
Iron Hill Brewery Charges Forward Out of COVID-19
Lawsuit: Panda Express Workers Forced to Strip ‘Almost Naked’ at Self-Help Seminar
How COVID-19 Saved This NYC Fast Casual
Del Taco Unveils Next Chapter of its Digital Story
Zaxby’s is Playing to Win the Chicken Sandwich Wars
The Real Costs of Running a Successful Restaurant
Cali Comfort Unlocks the Potential of Digital Hospitality
Back to ‘Normal:’ How Vaccine Rollouts Will Impact Quick-Service Traffic
Guests Will Pay Twice as Much to Eat at Clean Restaurants
What Your Restaurant Needs in its Sexual Harassment Policy
Ruth’s Chris Dining Rooms Reach New Pandemic Highs
How Can Restaurants Ensure Safety as They Reopen?
The Evolution of the Next Emerging Wing Chain
Restaurant Marketing in Unprecedented Times
Senate Passes COVID-19 Bill with More Restaurant Funding
Week of March 1
Restaurants Gain 286,000 Jobs in February
The Future is Now for New Restaurant Design
How COVID-19 Forever Changed the Restaurant Industry
Food and Menu Trends that Helped Restaurants Survive COVID-19
Red Robin Readies for a Post-Pandemic Boom
Why Sam Fox Isn’t Giving Up on Casual Dining
Former Sonic and Dunkin’ Execs Form New Acquisition Company
Freddy’s Acquired by Thompson Street Capital Partners
The Story at Wendy’s is Still About Breakfast
Why Restaurant Mobile Technology is Here to Stay
How Playa Bowls Stayed Unshakeable During COVID-19
How Captain D’s is ‘Democratizing’ the Seafood Category
Why Restaurants Need Federal Aid, and Sooner than Later
How to Capitalize on Online Orders During Sporting Events
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Declares Bankruptcy
Restaurants After COVID: How to Navigate the Digital Future
The ‘Restaurant Renaissance’ is Coming, and Applebee’s Will Be Ready
How Barcelona Wine Bar Built a New Business During the Pandemic
IHOP’s Fast Casual Journey Will Reignite in 2021
McDonald’s to Conduct Workplace Review after Sexual Harassment Allegations
Texas Lifts Capacity Restrictions and Mask Mandate
Chipotle Agrees to Pay $15 Million in Back Pay for Overtime Hours
The Steak ‘n Shake of Old is Gone
COVID-19 Restaurant Changes That Aren’t Going Anywhere
Introducing Jimmy John’s New Brand Identity
Thirsty Lion Roars Into Future with Online Food Hall
Post-Pandemic Food Trends: A Swing Back to Exploration
House Passes $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill, Including Direct Restaurant Aid
Week of February 22
Reenergized Noodles & Company Sets Sights on 1,500 Locations
Shake Shack Leverages Digital to Navigate COVID, and Mother Nature
The Third-Party Delivery Reckoning
Minimum Wage Increase to Get Cut from COVID Relief Bill
As Third-Party Delivery Looks for Answers, Domino’s in ‘Good Spot’
Papa John’s Envisions ‘Historical Levels’ of Growth in 2021
Xperience Restaurant Group Didn’t Let COVID-19 Change its Brand
Ruby Tuesday Emerges from Bankruptcy ‘a Healthier Company’
Cracker Barrel Will Begin Testing Chicken and Biscuits Virtual Brand
How Will the Restaurant Industry Adapt to Reopening Requirements?
10 Ways to Boost Your Restaurant’s Reputation
Bankrupt By Chloe Selects Stalking Horse Bidder
Digital Disruption and Customer Experience Take Center Stage in 2021
Biden Changes Paycheck Protection Program to Aid Small Businesses
Menu Reengineering: A Vital Strategy to Achieve Optimization
What Inspires Luna Grill’s Maria Pourteymour
Who’s Really Winning the Chicken Sandwich Wars?
Bennigan’s Takes COVID’s Punches and Comes Back Swinging
Celebrity’s Wants to Magnify the Soul Food Category
Where to Turn for Menu Innovation? Try Getting Creative with Sides
Employee Retention Tax Credit: The No. 1 Relief Option Restaurants are Missing
Surging Olo Files for $100 Million IPO
Steak ‘n Shake Avoids Bankruptcy, Accuses Lender of Takeover Attempt
How Will the Restaurant Industry Adapt to Reopening Requirements?
Biden Changes Paycheck Protection Program to Aid Small Businesses
Week of February 15
Texas Roadhouse is Fine-Tuning Jaggers, a Franchise-Ready Fast Casual
Outback Steakhouse Owner’s Chicken-Tender Brand Goes National
2021 Restaurant Mandate: Make It Easier, Make It Safer
Ghost Kitchens: A New Era of Restaurants
Jack in the Box Gears Up for Major Growth Phase
Fast-Casual Franchise Bets Big on Crepes
70-Unit Jack in the Box Franchisee Files Bankruptcy
7 Years After Shark Tank, Cinnaholic Set for Rapid Growth
Cheesecake Factory Restaurants are Making $5M Per Year on Just Takeout and Delivery
For Denny’s, ‘More and More Appetite’ to Get Back to 24/7 Service
How Has COVID-19 Accelerated Dining Trends?
McDonald’s Wants to Increase its Leadership Diversity
After Sizzling Year, Wingstop Won’t Let Up in 2021
The Role of Private Equity in a Post-COVID Landscape
Burger King to Enter Chicken Sandwich Wars, Two Years in the Making
Dining and Entertainment: Where Do We Go From Here?
Glory Days Grill Fights the COVID-19 Battle on Multiple Fronts
Black Former MLB Player Accuses McDonald’s of Racial Discrimination
Applebee’s Launches a Cheetos-Inspired Wings Brand
Over 90 Percent of NYC Restaurants Couldn’t Afford Rent in December
Restaurants Warn Fast-Tracked Wage Increase Would Cost Jobs, Stall Recovery
Pandemic-Era Restaurant Habits That Will Outlast COVID-19
Stumped by COVID-19, Food Halls Find Refuge in Virtual Spaces
Building a Winning Restaurant in Today’s Digital Reality
How to Control Your Restaurant’s Narrative During COVID-19
Coffee and Tea Trends to Consider for 2021
teak ‘n Shake Could Soon Declare Bankruptcy, Per Report
Week of February 8
Judge Approves Ruby Tuesday’s Bankruptcy Plan
Burger King’s Next Act: Value You Can Count On
Checkers & Rally’s Rolls Into the Future with New Look and Momentum
Valentine’s Day Digital Marketing Tips to Drive More Holiday Diners
How Virtual Brands Saved This Fast Casual in 2020
Long John Silver’s Steadies the Ship Amid Choppy Waters
Acceleration to Digital: Why Technology is Crucial for Restaurants in 2021
Game-Changing Tech Innovations for Restaurants: Back of House
New Platforms Try to Crash Delivery’s Third-Party Dominance
How 2020 Will Influence Digital Ordering Trends
Menu Innovation Hasn’t Missed a Beat at Noodles & Company
Burger King Testing New Loyalty Program
Arby’s Owner Roark Capital Intends to Raise Another $5 Billion
$15 Minimum Wage Would Cost 1.4 Million Jobs, Report Predicts
J. Alexander’s Hopes to Finish Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives This Year
DoorDash to Provide Discounted Rapid COVID Tests to Independents
The New Online Ordering Revolution of 2021
Running a Business on Takeout? It Was Nothing New for Some Restaurants
Full-Service Breakfast Isn’t Confined to Dine-In Anymore
Inside One Fast Casual’s Explosive New Growth Strategy
Union Square Hospitality CEO Danny Meyer Creates Acquisition Company
The No. 1 Cause of Bad Food Photography
3 Ways Restaurant Franchisees are Confronting COVID Challenges
Cracker Barrel’s Revitalized Menu Marries Tradition and Innovation
Mighty Quinn’s Helps a NYC Eatery Stay Alive
Week of February 1
If Minimum Wage Goes Up, So Will Menu Prices, Restaurants Say
Luckin Coffee Files for Bankruptcy
Bolay Builds a Brand on Entrepreneurial Spirit and Family
There’s Always Room for Another Great Restaurant
Pizza Hut Speeds to a More Future-Ready Restaurant Chain
Restaurants in 2021: Technology and Hospitality Search for Balance
Chris Pappas Steps Down as Luby’s CEO
Fast Casual Dig Looking to Raise Growth Funding
A Casual Chain Embraces the Pandemic’s Service Shakeup
Democrats Sidestep $15 Minimum Wage Controversy
Pizza Inn Sees Improving Sales Amid Hectic Environment
Rise of Cold Brew Paves the Way for Better Coffee Cocktails
How Will Restaurants Approach Employee Vaccinations?
Chipotle, Drive Thru, and the Path to 6,000 Restaurants
Why Your Restaurant Should Open a Ghost Kitchen … Now!
The Great Global Reset is Happening for Restaurants
Restaurants in 2021: Takeout and Delivery is Now Essential to Customers
How One NYC Café Plans to Turn Customers Into Owners
New York Restaurant Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
For Brewer Marcus Baskerville, Social Justice Is On Tap
Democratic Leaders Propose $25 Billion for Restaurants
Report: Fast Casual Dig Attempting to Raise Rescue Financing
McDonald’s Allowed to Continue Lawsuit Against Former CEO
McDonald’s Will Pay Company Employees to Receive COVID Vaccine
Former IHOP and Applebee’s CEO Joins New Acquisition Company
Landry’s to Merge with FAST Acquisition Corp., Become Public Company
Where Breakfast Goes From Here for Restaurants
FSR’s Rising Restaurant Stars: These 29 Innovators Dared the Impossible in 2020
Chef Paola Velez, The Baker on a Mission
Week of January 25
McDonald’s Stays the Course Through COVID’s Ups and Downs
What Lies Ahead for Restaurant Franchising
NYC Could Open Indoor Dining on Valentine’s Day
7 Ways to Turn Your Takeout Into a Dining Experience
Starbucks’ ‘Future Drive-Thru Concept’ is Coming
BurgerFi Rides Digital Momentum into 2021
With Its People, MOD Practices What It Preaches
How Wendy’s Got People Talking About Breakfast in a Pandemic
Starbucks Exec Roz Brewer to Leave Company, Become Walgreens CEO
A Surprising Thing I Learned from Visiting My Franchises in 2020
Chili’s Virtual Wings Concept is Expanding Beyond Delivery
Bartaco’s Whole-Team Approach to COVID Survival
Restaurants in 2021: $240 Billion in Sales Gone, Yet Hope Emerges
CiCi’s Pizza Declares Bankruptcy
The Restaurant of the Future 6.0: Differentiation for a Brighter 2021
Is Your Restaurant Brand Prepared for Private Equity?
Uber Lays Off 185 Postmates Employees
Godiva to Close or Sell All 128 U.S. Locations
Velvet Taco Aims to Disrupt the Fast-Casual Taco Space
With Its People, MOD Practices What It Preaches
Red Lobster Completes Debt Refinancing
Democrats Introduce $15 Federal Minimum Wage Bill
Darden Will Pay Employees to Get Vaccinated
Taco Concept Agave & Rye Fulfilling its ‘Magical’ Potential
Blended Solutions for Protein Cost-Cutting: Plant Power, Sauces, and Signature Condiments
7 Ascending Restaurant Groups to Watch in 2021
New Year Brings Fresh Hope for BJ’s Restaurants
Introducing Ke’nekt, the Eatertainment Concept of the Future
Week of January 18
Can the Mid-Priced Restaurant Survive COVID-19?
Gift Cards as An Effective Marketing Strategy for Restaurants
Friendly’s Restaurants Sold to Amici Partners Group
Herbs and Spices Can Be a Gateway for Menu Innovation
Has Congress Failed Independent Restaurants?
Fogo de Chão Charts a ‘Journey Back to Joy’
What MrBeast’s Restaurant Success Tells Us About the Future
McAlister’s Deli Finds the COVID Silver Lining
Making Drive-Thru Service Safer During COVID-19
Red Robin, Bartaco Vets Hunt for the Next Public Market Star
Starbucks to Assist with Washington’s Vaccination Rollout
Life After Coronavirus: 4 Ways Restaurants Can Prepare
New Tech Tools Blur the Service Lines for Restaurants
Picturing the 2021 Restaurant Technology Landscape
Week of January 11
STK, Kona Grill Prove ‘Vibe Dining’ Can Live On During Pandemic
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Relief Plan Includes $15 Minimum Wage
Checkers & Rally’s Turnaround Shifts Into High Gear
How McDonald’s Supported Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Next Evolution of El Pollo Loco Has Arrived
Will Burger King’s Massive Rebrand Pay Off?
What Inspires Honeygrow Founder Justin Rosenberg
Why Now Is the Time to Trim Your Menu
New York Opens Indoor Dining to More Areas
Sonny’s BBQ CEO: What We Learned from 2020, and Why it Matters
Domino’s Wants to Become the ‘Dominant No. 1’ Pizza Brand
As Biden Prepares to Take Office, the Minimum Wage Battle Returns
Dave & Buster’s Continues to Weather a Tough Winter
Shake Shack is Sprinting to Digital Supremacy
Why The Hummus & Pita Co. is One to Watch
Why Capriotti’s Wing Zone Blockbuster Will Boost Both Brands
Checkers Gets $20 Million Injection to Ignite ‘Aggressive Growth’
How FOCUS Brands Doubled Down on Digital During COVID-19
Starbucks Creates $100 Million Fund to Support Minority Development Projects
How Restaurants Can Use a Customer Data Platform to Increase Revenue
Why Red Robin’s ‘Moments of Connection’ Will Endure After COVID
Denny’s is Entering the Virtual Brand Wars
Darden CEO: Curbside Will Be Faster than Drive-Thru
Weeks of December 28–January 4
Why Are Virtual Kitchens Increasing in Popularity?
How Contactless Tech is Serving Up a New Future for Restaurateurs
4 Post-Pandemic Lessons from the Great Recession
Schlotzsky’s Drive Thru Enters the Future
Starbucks CFO Pat Grismer to Retire
KFC Launches ‘Best Chicken Sandwich Ever’
Burger King Unveils First Complete Rebrand in Over 20 Years
Shipley Do-Nuts Acquired by Peak Rock Capital
Modern Market is Executing its Digital Master Plan
Del Taco Drops ‘Fresh Flex’ Prototype Designed to Grow
With COVID Cases Surging, Restaurants Must Keep Delivery Top of Mind
Wendy’s, Flynn Restaurant Group Reach Agreement on NPC Assets
Chef Karen Akunowicz Keeps Pivoting, and Making Pasta
Restaurant Workers in D.C. to Receive Vaccine in February
Pizza Inn Parent Receives Second Delisting Notice
Why 1,000 Restaurants Isn’t a Pipe Dream for Texas Roadhouse
McDonald’s to Roll Out New Chicken Sandwiches in February
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop to Acquire Wing Zone
Why Papa John’s Was 2020’s Most Transformational Brand
How Subscription Services are Helping Revive Restaurants
Why Restaurants Shouldn’t Give Up on Gift Cards in 2020
Hooters is Ready to Disrupt the Fast-Casual Segment
How Franchisors Can Stimulate Growth and Help Owners Navigate Lending
4 Ways Fast-Casual Pizza Chains Can Rise Above COVID-19
Huddle House Has Arrived to the Off-Premises Revolution
Are Customers Going Back to Beer Basics?
For Denny’s, Diversity is About More than Checking Boxes
DOL Eliminates 80/20 Rule, Opens Tip Pooling to More Workers
10 of the Biggest Restaurant Stories of 2020
Understanding the Importance of Restaurant Delegation
Week of December 21
Why 2021 Will Be the Year of Local Digital Marketing for Restaurants
Front Burner Evolves to Flex its Innovative Muscles
Burger King to Offer New Dollar Menu
Saladworks Buys Garbanzo and Frutta Bowls to Form New Company
15 Messages of Hope from Restaurant Leaders
What’s in the $900 Billion Stimulus for Restaurants?
Iconic Boston Brand Legal Sea Foods Sold to PPX Hospitality Brands
Punch Bowl Social Files for Bankruptcy
Driving Full-Service Restaurant Traffic with Gift Cards
Applebee’s, IHOP CFO Thomas Song Resigns
Federal Government Says Employers Can Mandate COVID Vaccinations
Darden Won’t Let COVID-19 Change What Matters Most
7 Year-End Tax Tips for Restaurants
During COVID, Restaurants Need to Find Their ‘Why’
The OG in Chicken Fingers is Ready for the Spotlight
New COVID-19 Relief Bill Promises More PPP for Restaurants
Week of December 14
8 Restaurant Experts Predict 2021 Trends
Moving Beyond COVID: 3 Ways to Accelerate Innovation
QSR’s Breakout Brand of 2020: BurgerFi Skyrockets to Wall Street
How to Best Avoid Restaurant Insurance Pitfalls
Luckin Coffee Agrees to Pay $180 Million Fine for Fraud Scandal
Snooze Notches Minority Investment from Brentwood Associates
How Mellow Mushroom Powered Customer Engagement During COVID-19
Luby’s Refranchises 13 of 24 Fuddruckers Locations
How Cava is Using Technology to Enhance the Human Experience
Restaurants and Third-Party Delivery Companies Come to Terms
Sweetgreen the Latest to Add a Drive-Thru Prototype
Restaurant Outlook for 2021: Uneven Recovery, but Better Days Ahead
C3 Acquires Speciality’s Café & Bakery Stores to Launch EllaMia Brand
5 Technologies Accelerating for Full-Service Restaurants in 2021
Chili’s Sees Dip in Sales as Pandemic Restrictions Tighten
Inspire Closes Dunkin’ Deal, Becomes America’s 2nd-Largest Restaurant Company
For 13 Years, Nothing Has Stopped the Esendemir Sisters and Flatbread Grill
Fast Casual By Chloe Files for Bankruptcy
Domino’s to Spend Over $9.6 Million on Frontline Worker Bonuses
Why Red Robin Will Help Donatos Pizza Take Flight
How Technology is Being Served at a Fast-Food Restaurant Near You
J. Alexander’s Faces Tough Test as COVID Restrictions Increase
Preparing Local Restaurants for a Challenging New Year
157-Year-Old Cliff House to Shut Down Permanently on December 31
Week of December 7
The Importance of Walking a Mile in Your Employees’ Shoes
Little Caesars’ COVID Success Could Lead to Growth Boom
New York City to Halt Indoor Dining on Monday
Jon Taffer Wants to Start a Casual-Dining Revolution
Things Will Get Worse for Dave & Buster’s Before They Get Better
Did Congress Develop a Vaccine for Restaurants in the Bankruptcy Code?
When it’s Time to Sell Your Restaurant
How Sam Nazarian’s C3 is Unleashing the Future of Restaurants
Starbucks Says it Will Have 55,000 Locations by 2030
Wendy’s, Flynn Restaurant Group Head to Mediation over NPC International Sale
Kat Cole to Leave Focus Brands by End of Year
DoorDash Posts $39 Billion Market Value
Gift Card Giving to Drive Restaurants’ 2020 Holiday Season
5 Ways Coronavirus Changed My Restaurant for the Better
Texas Roadhouse’s Pandemic Response Was Always About its People
Why Advanced Tech for Restaurant Employee Safety is Here to Stay
After Sales Dropped 86 Percent Overnight, How One Restaurateur Adapted to Survive
Quality Initiatives for Restaurants: 4 Industry Trends to Focus On
The 2021 Restaurant Buyer’s Guide
Toasted Yolk Strives for Normalcy During Chaotic Times
McDonald’s Invests in Clean Energy that Could Power 8,000 Restaurants
How Church’s Protected Brand Standards During a Pandemic
Juice It Up!’s Refresh Takes a Social Approach
ZaLat Pizza’s ‘Romantic Mission’ Kicks Into Gear
10,000 More Restaurants Have Closed in Three Months
How to Hire a Good Restaurant Manager
Wienerschnitzel’s Drive Thru Rewrites the Record Books
Blue Star Donuts Pivots to Off-Premises in Wake of Bankruptcy
Making it Through the Winter, from the Perspective of a Restaurant Owner
Woody’s Bar-B-Q Leverages 40-year Legacy to Combat Pandemic
Week of November 30
Restaurant Industry Loses Jobs for First Time Since April
How to Become a Top 10 Global Brand
With Technology and COVID-19, it’s How, Not If for Restaurants
Cheesecake Factory Ordered to Pay $125K for Misleading Investors
As Winter Arrives, Welcome to Restaurant Purgatory
Cracker Barrel CEO: ‘Too Much Noise’ to Predict the Future
California Nears In-Person Dining Ban
L.A. Judge Asks to See Evidence for Outdoor Dining Ban
7 Ways Restaurants Can Use QR Codes
With Technology and COVID-19, it’s How, Not If for Restaurants
The Secrets to Wingstop’s Tech Mastery
3 New Restaurant Tech Innovations COVID-19 Accelerated
14 Restaurants Giving Virtual Brands a Shot
Chipotle Plots Drive-Thru Only Restaurants as Digital Soars
El Pollo Loco Unveils Evolved Concept to Compete in COVID World
What Will the Fast-Food Experience Look Like in 2021?
The Power of Culture to Pull Your Brand Through Crisis
What Recovering Markets Tell Us About the Future of Full-Service Dining
Bipartisan Leaders Offer $908B Stimulus Without Direct Aid to Restaurants
With Last-Minute Trump Rule, Restaurants Could Pay Less to Tipped Workers
How Independent Restaurants Can Stay Competitive Going into 2021
NPC International Cancels Auction for Wendy’s and Pizza Hut Assets
The Current and Future State of Rideshare Fast-Food Advertising
Former Burger King Franchisees Inject Life into Fosters Freeze
How Being ‘Intentionally Agile’ is Boosting Wingstop
Charleys Philly Steak Parent Preps for Breakout Year
DoorDash to Pay $2.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit over Tipping Policy
How Quick-Service Chains Can Win at Mobile Order Ahead this Winter
How Independent Restaurants Can Stay Competitive Going into 2021
With Last-Minute Trump Rule, Restaurants Could Pay Less to Tipped Workers
An Inside Look: Preparing Restaurants for the Road Ahead
Goodbye ‘New Normal.’ These Restaurant Trends Will Change Everything (Again)
Bad Daddy’s Gets Into Chicken Game as Sales Bounce Back
How to Evolve Your Restaurant’s Brand Messaging for a COVID-19 World
Week. of November 23
4 Delivery Menu Trends to Follow During COVID-19
Restaurants Battle for Digital Supremacy as COVID Rages On
New Considerations for Catering During COVID-19
Why a Digital Hiring Mindset Can Attract the Best Talent
What Inspires Papa John’s Chief People and Diversity Officer Marvin Boakye
Chef Erik Bruner-Yang’s ‘Power of 10’ Feeds Communities
40 Years and a Pandemic Later, Native Grill & Wings is More Relevant than Ever
Running List of States Reshutting Dine-In Service Due to COVID-19 Spikes
Ruby Tuesday Moves Forward with Sales Process
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group Closes Dining Rooms
With Capacity on the Decline, Restaurants Need to Control Speed and Efficiency
Zaxby’s Dream of Going National Comes Calling
How a Startup Ice Cream Franchise Re-Created Its Experience
Torchy’s Tallies $400 Million Investment to Spark Growth
Optimizing Your Restaurant for the Takeout Boom
Smashburger’s Long-Term Play is a Digital Transformation
How National Chains Can Make Local Waves During COVID
Week of November 16
Robert Thompson is Cooking Up More Restaurant Concepts
The Restaurant of the Future 5.0: 10 Emerging New Revenue Streams
Nonalcoholic Cocktails Change the ‘Drinking-Out’ Experience
How Restaurants Can Hook Holiday Shoppers, Even During COVID-19
California Shuts Down Indoor Dining Across Most of the State
Applebee’s, IHOP Name John Peyton New CEO
Lettuce Entertain You Gives Notice of More than 1,000 Layoffs
Main Event Launches Virtual Experiences Platform
As Locations Close, Rave Keeps Focus Long-Term
Sbarro’s Comeback Centers on the Impulse Pizza Buyer
Jack in the Box CEO: Franchisees Energized and Prepared to Grow
Wendy’s Objects to Flynn Restaurant Group’s Bid for NPC
COVID-19 Accelerates an Age of Automation for Restaurants
Starbucks Plans Pay Raises for All Employees
Wendy’s Submits Bid For Bankrupt NPC International Locations
Zaxby’s Sells ‘Significant’ Stake to Goldman Sachs
How COVID-19 Made One Emerging Fast Casual Stronger
Check Out KFC’s Next-Generation Restaurant
Luby’s Stockholders Approve Liquidation Plan
Association CEO: Restaurants ‘Convenient Scapegoat’ for Shutdowns
More Former Black Operators Accuse McDonald’s of Discrimination
7 Reasons to Invest in Good Coffee
Restaurant Owners Need a Structured Plan to Endure Crisis
Multiple States Close Indoor Dining as COVID Spikes
How Wingstop Became a ‘Category of One’
Week of November 9
51-Year Legacy Inspires Expansion at Bob & Edith’s Diner
Is The Restaurant of the Future Already Here?
DoorDash Files Initial Public Offering
Going Beyond Brick and Mortar During the Pandemic
Moe’s Leverages Innovative Tech to Grow Consumer Base
10 Food Trends for 2021 Already on Restaurants’ Minds
The Restaurant Rent Crisis Continues
Digital Marketing Trends in the Restaurant Industry
A Soul Food Chain Plans National Takeover
New York Sets Curfew for Restaurants
Lazy Dog Joins the Virtual Wing Wars with Jolene’s
Jack in the Box and its Franchise Association Reach Settlement
Why Restaurant M&A and Bankruptcies are Just Getting Started
Chipotle to Unleash Digital-Only Restaurants
Steak ‘n Shake Has Permanently Shut 82 Restaurants This Year
Famous Dave’s Continues to Master the Off-Premises Game
San Francisco Rolls Back Reopening of Dining Rooms
BurgerFi is Witnessing a Delivery Explosion
What Biden’s Win Could Mean for Restaurant Labor
Out of Crisis, a New Day Dawns for McDonald’s
Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana Throw Weight Behind Drive Thru
Kona Grill, STK Optimize Store Layouts in Face of Restrictions
Chuy’s Reassures Guests That Its Value and Convenience Remains
Applebee’s Franchisee Requests Dismissal of Bankruptcy
Week of November 2
Potbelly Cements its Turnaround Playbook
Why Restaurants Should Serve Up Career Advancement Opportunities
Chick-fil-A Gets Modular with Restaurant Construction
Taco Bell Operator Submits $816 Million Bid for NPC International
Red Robin’s ‘Inflection Point’ Signals More Pizza
Wendy’s Considers Drive-Thru-Only Restaurants
The Era of Small-Box Restaurants Has Arrived
Papa John’s Building a Foundation from Pandemic Breakthrough
The Rise of Ghost Kitchens and the Impact on Contactless Delivery
Restaurants Brace for Winter in a COVID Climate
5 Tips to Make Your Restaurant’s Exterior More Attractive
Biscuit Belly Plots its Rise in the Breakfast Category
REEF Raises $700 Million to Transform Parking Lots
Nathan’s Has a Plan to Save Independent Restaurants
Rideshare: A Premium OOH Opportunity for Restaurants?
Vacated Restaurants Could Spark a Real Estate Boon
Can a Delivery App Actually Support Restaurants?
Ruth’s Chris Displays Agility in Face of Uncertainty
Wendy’s Considers Bid for NPC’s Bankrupt Stores
Wingstop’s Surge Fuels Ever-Expanding Global Footprint
How Tropical Smoothie Became One of COVID’s Success Stories
A Barbecue Legend Expands During the Pandemic
Inspire Brands to Acquire Dunkin’ in $11.3 Billion Blockbuster
Friendly’s Files Bankruptcy to Facilitate $2 Million Sale
Noodles & Company and Delivery: A Benefit and a Burden
Week of October 26
El Pollo Lays Out Its Plan for a Digital Future
Corner Bakery Sold to Boston Market Owner
Starbucks to Close 800 Stores as it Readies for the Future
Shake Shack’s Growth Refuses to Take a Back Seat to COVID
Cheesecake Factory Prepares to Close RockSugar
California Pizza Kitchen Reduces Debt as it Emerges from Bankruptcy
Opening Restaurants During a Pandemic—It Can Be Done
Pizza Hut Takes Leap Toward ‘Healthier Global Estate’
Dunkin’ Mum on Potential Sale, Big on Progress
IHOP’s Growth Hits a COVID-19 Roadblock
Texas Roadhouse Conquers Its ‘Biggest Challenge Ever’
Chili’s is Learning How to Unleash It’s Just Wings
The Future Arrives Fast at Famous Dave’s
Steak 48 Redesigns Upscale Dining for COVID Times
How New Tech Can Counter the Latest COVID Fears
Bankrupt HopCat Parent Bought for $17.5 Million
With Digital Surging, Panera Joins the Pizza Category
Chicago Closes Indoor Dining as COVID Spikes Across the State
Denny’s Seeks a Return to its Late-Night Prowess
Restaurants Find Pandemic Stability with Produce
Burger King Owner to Modernize 10,000 Drive Thrus
End of the Chicken Sandwich Wars? Not So Fast, Zaxby’s Says
Mobile Technology Satisfies Restaurant Customers’ Cravings for Safety
COVID-19 Sends Studio Movie Grill Into Bankruptcy
Pandemic Report: Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse Have the Most Satisfied Guests
6 Things You Need to Know When Buying Restaurant Insurance
Eureka Creates an End-to-End Contactless Dining Experience
Rubio’s Coastal Grill Files for Bankruptcy
Inspire Brands, Dunkin’ Discuss Potential $8.8 Billion Deal
Sweetgreen to Cut Corporate Staff by 20 Percent Due to COVID Pressures
Cracker Barrel Says Sardar Biglari Lacks Credibility
Week of October 19
McDonald’s Denies Racial Allegations Made by Black Former Operators
Outback Gets Ready to Unleash New Growth Brands
Saving the Planet, One Menu Item at a Time
CAO Bakery & Café to Inject Industry with Cuban-American Flavor
How the Restaurant Industry Can Rebuild Trust in a Post-COVID World
BJ’S Prepares for the Cold Reality of a COVID Winter
Chipotle’s Digital Business Fast Approaches $2.5 Billion
5 Tips for Creating a Budget for Your Restaurant
The Restaurant of the Future 4.0: Hybrid Concepts Emerge from COVID Solutions
New Restaurants are Starting to Open in the Pandemic
How Hotel Restaurants are Climbing Back from COVID-19
Effective Risk Mitigation Strategies for Restaurants
McDonald’s Happy Meals are Still Getting Healthier
The Updated Guide to Running a Safe Restaurant During COVID-19
The Trust Economy, and the Future of Restaurant Marketing
Buffet Concept Country Cookin Closes Permanently Due to COVID
Inside Bar Louie’s Emergence from Bankruptcy and $82.5M Sale
Peace in Chicken Sandwich Wars? One Brand Hopes So
Grow Your Restaurant by Establishing a Winning Menu Strategy
25-Unit Applebee’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
Another Broken Egg Regains its Pre-COVID Momentum
How Restaurants Can Approach an Exit Strategy
Should Restaurants Charge More During COVID-19?
How Shake Shack Leveraged IGTV to Reach Customers
From Virtual Brands to Delivery, How Dog Haus Solved COVID Challenges
Walk-On’s Fortifies Growth Strategy with 10 Point Capital Investment
Week of October 12
With Winter Approaching, It’s Time to Figure Out Delivery
Another Growth-Ready Chicken Franchise Enters the Ring
Starbucks Outlines Initiatives to Improve Diversity
Increase the Frequency of Online Orders with These 4 Simple Tactics
Milwaukee Bucks Score with New Chicken Tender Ghost Kitchen
Restaurants, Down $200 Billion Already, Prepare for Election Fallout
Bartaco Gets Back on Track by Providing a Pandemic Escape
Rehiring Your Workforce with a Lean HR Team? Consider Automation
Inspired by COVID Challenges, Shari’s Revamps Behind the Scenes
Restaurants Slim Down Menus Amid Pandemic Conditions
8 Lessons for Innovating During a Pandemic, from a Fast Casual Exec
Panera to Label Climate-Friendly Food on Menus
Popeyes Keeps Double-Digit Sales Streak Alive
What Inspires Clean Juice Cofounder Kat Eckles
Innovation Doesn’t Miss a Beat at Del Taco
Why Top Restaurants are Doubling Down on Mobile Ordering Apps
How a McDonald’s Father-Daughter Duo Inspires Positive Change
Are Ghost Kitchens Temporary for Restaurants? Don’t Count On It
8 Ways Restaurants Can Attract Young Customers
Top Dave & Buster’s Stores Inch Closer to Regular Sales Levels
Outback Owner Expanding Virtual ‘Tender Shack’ Outside Florida
What Can Restaurants Do During Winter to Combat COVID-19 and Keep Sales Up?
Qdoba’s Post-COVID Transformation is Underway
‘Generation N’ Joins the Restaurant Marketplace
Election 2020: What it Could Mean for Restaurants
9 Steps for Restaurant Success in the COVID Age
Big Bad Breakfast CEO: The Morning Daypart is Bouncing Back
Week of October 5
Domino’s Spent $11 Million on COVID-19 Protocols
Franchises Rethink Discovery Days in a Virtual World
Easing Customers’ COVID Fears is Still Task No. 1 for Restaurants
Danny Trejo: The Restaurant Industry’s Next Action Hero
Sardar Biglari Says Cracker Barrel Is ‘Unable to Defend their Strategy’
No Matter What Side You’re On, the 2020 Presidential Election Matters for Restaurants
McDonald’s is Flexing its Marketing Muscle Again
DoorDash Offering $5,000 Grants to Help Restaurants Survive Winter
Smokey Bones’ Virtual Wing Brand is Off to the Races
5 Strategies to Survive the COVID-19 Business Environment
Ruby Tuesday Files for Bankruptcy
McDonald’s Plans New Bakery Menu, Including Cinnamon Rolls
How to Source Quality Gluten-Free Ingredients
President Trump Puts Restaurant Relief on Hold
Denny’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Go Back Decades
NYC Restaurants in COVID Hotspots See More Restrictions
Golden Corral’s Biggest Franchisee Declares Bankruptcy
Wingstop is Approaching 1,500 Locations Across the Globe
How to Prep Your Restaurant for Winter
Taco John’s Tackles COVID Challenges, One Battle at a Time
The New Rules of Engagement Between Restaurants and Consumers
Supply Chain Disruption Challenges Restaurants to Rethink Menus
Will Relaxed Alcohol Regulations Stick Around After COVID-19?
The Mac & Cheese Restaurant Spreading Across America
4 Tips to Help C-Stores Change Consumer Behavior
Red Robin Leader, Ex-Barteca CEO Create Special Acquisition Company
Week of September 28
A Turnaround Expert Takes the Helm at Logan’s Roadhouse, Old Chicago
Yum! Brands, and What It Takes to Hire in COVID Times
Inside the New Era for Drive Thru
How One Family-Run Fast Casual Keeps Fighting Back
Noodles & Company Returns to Positive Sales Growth
How Off-Premises is Changing Everything for Restaurants
Cracker Barrel Strikes Back at Sardar Biglari
Bloomin’ Vets Prep Mandola’s Italian Kitchen for Lift-Off
Preparing Restaurant Development for Whatever the Future Holds
There are No More Cheeseburger in Paradises
Why Artificial Intelligence Should Be on the Menu this Season
Pizza Inn Parent Remains Challenged by COVID Pandemic
COVID Half a Year Later: What’s the State of the Restaurant Industry?
Newk’s Envisions Even Greater Heights After COVID
Zaxby’s Still Finds a Way to Bring Families Together
Papa John’s Reports Sixth Straight Month of Double-Digit Gains
Protecting Your Restaurant From the Growing Threat of Cyberattacks
New $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Promises $120 Billion for Restaurants
How COVID-19 Changed the Foodservice Industry Long-term
Johnny Rockets Gives FAT Brands the Muscle it’s Been Looking For
How East Coast’s Relationship with Franchisees Sparked a Turnaround
What’s New in Restaurant Tech? Data Partnerships
Can AI Drive Seamless Customer Engagement Across Touchpoints?
How East Coast’s Relationship with Franchisees Sparked a Turnaround
Week of September 21
Darden CEO: Virtual Brands a ‘Distraction’
5 Restaurant Trends That Have Defined COVID-19
Understanding Recent Changes to the DOL Joint Employer Test
Panda Express Had a COVID-19 Task Force in January
Burger King Riles Up Social Media with Snack Box
How Does Recent Court Decision Affect Joint Employer Laws?
Preparing for the Inevitable Restaurant State Sales Tax Audit
Indiana to Remove Capacity Restrictions Saturday
Report: Corner Bakery Café Exploring Strategic Alternatives
Emerging Franchises Discover Ways to Thrive in Pandemic Conditions
Pollo Campero Seeks its Piece of the Chicken Empire
With Sports Back, Can Empty Stadiums Turn Into Crowded Restaurants?
The 16 Full-Service Restaurants Expanding the Quickest
How Restaurants Deliver Great Hospitality with Contactless Ordering and Payment
COVID Isn’t Impeding Big Whiskey’s Emergence
Resilient Commander’s Palace Keeps the Party Going
Steakhouse Icon Sizzler Files for Bankruptcy
NYC Restaurants Sit at a Survival Crossroads
Chris Pappas Mulls Submitting an Offer for Luby’s
Bankrupt NPC International Seeks $725 Million Sale
4 Big Marketing Challenges Facing Restaurants in a COVID World
Former McDonald’s CEO Argues He Should Keep Severance
The Crack Shack Wants to Command the Better Chicken Category
J. Alexander’s Turnaround is Moving Ahead of Schedule
Chipotle Eyes Growth in the Wake of COVID-19
Why Community Involvement is Core to a Successful Restaurant Strategy
Flexible Self-Scheduling: The Answer to COVID Staffing Dilemmas
Week of September 14
Dave & Buster’s Warns of Potential Bankruptcy
Starbucks Isn’t Waiting Around for COVID to Disappear
Chuck E. Cheese Plans to Destroy 7 Billion Paper Tickets
How One Mrs. Fields Franchisee Opened During the Pandemic
Bars, Breweries, and Wineries Find Ways to Survive
Jack in the Box Finds a Contactless Way to Connect with Guests
Close to 20,000 Restaurants Have Permanently Closed Since COVID
A Restaurateur’s Top Tips to Turn a Profit During COVID
Most Restaurant Customers Aren’t Waiting for a Vaccine
McDonald’s Joint Employer Case Investigated for Potential Conflict of Interest
Shake Shack’s Curbside Footprint Expands
Customers are Still at the Heart of the Restaurant Promise
Sardar Biglari: Cracker Barrel Made ‘One of the Worst Business Blunders’ in Restaurant History
With Diversity, Chipotle Puts Words Into Action
Plant Nation Rides the Ghost-Kitchen Wave
Fajita Pete’s is Gearing Up for a Growth Explosion
How Restaurants Can Win Over Gen Z During and After the Pandemic
Cracker Barrel is Transforming During COVID Times
Boosting Morning Sales During a Pandemic Starts with Coffee
100,000 Restaurant Closures Expected in 2020
Buffalo Wings & Rings Debuts a Fresh Look for a Familiar Customer
American Blue Ribbon to Emerge from Bankruptcy with Fewer Units, New Structure
The Key to a Post-Pandemic Comeback: Change the Customer Journey
Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID
The Key to a Post-Pandemic Comeback: Change the Customer Journey
Restaurant Design Will Be Forever Changed by COVID
Week of September 7
Maison Kayser Files for Bankruptcy
Dave & Buster’s is Reawakening as a Better Brand
BJ’s Awards Stock Grants to Make Up for Pay Reductions
K&W Cafeterias Files for Bankruptcy
Smoothie King Aims to Elevate the Fitness Journey
Starbucks Turned Summer Into Fall, and it Paid Off
Perfecting Order and Delivery for Five-Star Contactless Dining
Culinary Education in the Age of COVID
Restaurants Welcome FDA’s New Era of Food Safety Blueprint
Outdoor Dining Gives Red Robin a Much-Welcomed Boost
5 Ways Real Estate Can Unlock Growth for Your Restaurant
Sweetgreen Debuts Digital-Only Menu
The ‘Joint Employer’ Saga Resurfaces for Franchisors
Jersey Mike’s Caters to a Changing Customer
Restaurant Safety: How to Respond to the Impacts of COVID-19
NYC Indoor Dining to Return September 30
Smoothie King Aims to Elevate the Fitness Journey
The 30 Sit-Down Chains Making the Most Money Per Restaurant
Logan’s Roadhouse Parent Taps TGI Fridays Vet as New CEO
COVID-19 Fallout: The New Way of the Buffet
Luby’s Unveils Plan to Dissolve Company
Levin Leichtman Acquires Tropical Smoothie Café
4 Steps Restaurants Can Take to Improve Third-Party Deliveries
Dwyane Wade Handles the Heat of the Restaurant Business
Logan’s Roadhouse Parent Taps TGI Fridays Vet as New CEO
The 18 Best Culinary Schools in America
Redefining Luxury Catering in the Age of Social Distancing
The week of August 31
Chuck E. Cheese’s Comeback Takes Shape
Mobile Location Technology and Privacy: How Should Restaurants Proceed?
This Restaurant of the Future 3.0: Eight Drivers of Change in a ‘New Normal’
Boka Restaurant Group to Lay Off 516 Workers
Bloomin’ Launches its Own Virtual Chicken Brand
Only 45 Percent of Restaurants are Confident They’ll Last a Year
Taco Bell to Remove Mexican Pizza in Final 2020 Menu Revamp
Why Sustainability Still Matters for Restaurants
First Watch Isn’t OK Being Quiet Anymore
Can Kiosks Find New Life During Coronavirus?
Pizza Remains the Pandemic Front-Runner
A CheckList for Safely Reopening Restaurants
Burger King Introduces Restaurants for a Post-COVID World
Chicago’s Dining Scene Proves its Resiliency Yet Again
Former Black McDonald’s Franchisees File $1 Billion Lawsuit
Can Nontraditional Restaurants Make a Post-COVID Comeback?
Convenience Isn’t Going Anywhere for Restaurants After COVID-19
The Value of the Drive Thru During COVID-19
Blue Star Donuts Files for Bankruptcy
Outback’s New Menu: More Steak, Lower Prices, Larger Portions
How Three Restaurants are Making the Most of Outdoor Dining
The Future of Quality in Restaurants is Being Driven by Technology
Two Critical Elements of a Post-Pandemic Recovery for Full-Service Restaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings Builds ‘Customized Dawg Pound’ for Football Season
NYC, L.A Extend Third-Party Delivery Fee Caps
Offbeat Cheba Hut Endures Beyond Experiential Dining
McDonald’s: Easterbrook’s Claims Have ‘No Legal Merit’
How to Design the Best Sandwich Board for Your Restaurant
The week of August 24
When Restaurant Customers Refuse to Wear Masks
Barcelona Wine Bar Won’t Dehumanize the Restaurant Experience, Pandemic or Not
Even in a Pandemic, ‘The Freddy’s Way’ Carries On
Embracing Consumer Changes for Long-Term Restaurant Success
Why is Nobody Talking About a Mobile Food Strategy?
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Parent Hatches a New Fast Casual
Cheesecake Factory Has Brought Back Majority of Furloughed Workers
Understanding the Restaurant Guest Six Months Into COVID-19
5 Ways to Maximize Restaurant Concepts Through Ghost Kitchens
How to Stay Connected with Customers During COVID-19
VooDoo Daddy’s Wants to Become a Cajun-Style Powerhouse
The 10 Highest-Earning Steakhouse Chains
How the Hourly Restaurant Workforce Has Evolved During COVID-19
Turning Parking Lots into a Restaurant Goldmine
Some Good News for Restaurant Sales, But an Uneven Path Ahead
Fazoli’s is Witnessing its Best Summer Ever
McDonald’s Investigating HR and Claims Ex-CEO Covered Up for Others
Jamba’s Evolution Helps it Weather the COVID Storm
Some Good News for Restaurant Sales, But an Uneven Path Ahead
Papa John’s Red-Hot Run Continues
Curbside: Take the Lead, or Get Left in the Dust
How One Sandwich Chain is Tackling Labor in a COVID World
Organic Krush Stays Small, but Mighty in COVID Response
Lawsuit Says Chipotle Short-Changed Cash-Paying Customers
Buffalo Wings & Rings Brings Fast Casual Into New Design
Red Robin’s Chief Information Officer to Depart Company
An Urban Waffle House for Millennials? Robert Thompson is Just Getting Started
Taking the Perfect Restaurant Photo with Leigh Loftus
Memo to Restaurants: A Dollar of Revenue is Not Equal to a Dollar Saved
Understanding and Supporting Restaurant Employees During COVID-19
The week of August 17
What’s Your Restaurant’s Off-Premises Strategy for Kids?
Is In-House Delivery the Future for Restaurants?
An Urban Waffle House for Millennials? Robert Thompson is Just Getting Started
No James Beard Award Winners in 2020
COVID Can’t Keep Barbecue Icon Pat Martin Down
Taco Bell Unveils New Restaurant Built for a Digital Future
Ruby Tuesday, &pizza Vets Lead New Acquisition Company
12 Ways Stickers Can Help Restaurants Survive COVID-19
A Super Bowl Hero Finds Success with Clean Juice
Fueled by COVID, Restaurants Race to the Drive Thru
Third-Party Delivery: Navigating Integration, Potential, and Service Fees
Chili’s Virtual Wings Brand Takes Flight
Punch Bowl Taps Former Souplantation CEO to Lead Company
Challenged by COVID, TGI Fridays Fights its Way Back
Capriotti’s Leverages Innovation to Thrive in Pandemic
4 Overlooked Spots Restaurants Need to Clean
One Reopening Answer: Ticketed or Reservations-Only Prix Fixe Meals
The Melting Pot is Ready to Get a Lot Bigger
Garbanzo Mediterranean Files for Bankruptcy
Bankrupt Pizza Hut Operator NPC to Close up to 300 Stores
Will Meal Kits Have Lasting Power in Quick Service?
Something You Probably Didn’t Consider with Ghost Kitchens
Popeyes’ Next Act: Become a Global Icon
McDonald’s U.S. Human Resources Leader Leaves Brand
Former CEO: McDonald’s Had Information about Sexual Relationships
How Tech Can Make Restaurants Pandemic-Proof
Delivering Customer Experience from Behind the Mask
The week of August 10
12 Restaurant Chains Primed to Outlast COVID
Famous Dave’s Inches Closer to Normal Sales
Johnny Rockets Sold for $25 Million to Fatburger Owner
CEO: Chili’s Momentum Cannot Be Matched in its Category
Noodles & Company Expects to Thrive for Years to Come
What Will Separate the Fast Casual Winners and Losers Post Pandemic
FSR 50: Top 10 Family-Dining Chains
Dickey’s CEO: Virtual Training Will Outlast the Pandemic
Steak ‘n Shake Closes More Restaurants as Quick-Service Flip Begins
What Inspires Yum!’s Chief People Officer Tracy Skeans
During a State of Flux, Restaurants Can Keep Innovating
7 Digital Trends That Will Reshape the Restaurant Industry
How Restaurants Can Tackle COVID’s New Insurance Challenges
Red Robin is Ready to Reboot its Comeback Plan
Can Restaurants Bring their Wine Business Online?
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
