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Operations

4 signs coronavirus is spent (and restaurants can finally cheer)

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2021

One year after the deadly virus’ introduction, it’s getting a solid heave-ho.

Operations

CDC connects rising COVID cases to restaurant use

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2021

A new study traces an uptick in infections to the reopening of dining rooms just as states start loosening restrictions.

Operations

Applebee's parent foresees a future encompassing virtual brands

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2021

Dine Brands Global also plans to resume development of IHOP's fast-casual spinoff, Flip'd.

Operations

Golden Corral tests drive-thrus, a la carte menu, frozen margaritas

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2021

The buffet chain said it is reinventing its operations for the age of coronavirus.

Marketing

IHOP hires hotel veteran Kieran Donahue as CMO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2021

She joins the family chain from Marriott.

Financing

Texas weather puts a big chill in Cracker Barrel’s sales

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2021

The blow from Mother Nature comes as the chain is about to test a new chicken-and-biscuits virtual concept.

Financing

A slimmer Denny's looks past damage control to growth opportunities

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

The latest flurry of comeback measures includes the launch of virtual concepts, a tweaked menu and growth through conversions.

Leadership

Friendly's co-founder and inveterate gadfly Prestley Blake dies

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 16, 2021

The chain-restaurant pioneer was 106.

Consumer Trends

Last COVID wave brought a shift in full-service checks, Black Box finds

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2021

Single-meal and big-group orders lost share of spend to tabs in the $20-$80 range.

Workforce

First Watch to pay staff for vaccinations. New research says that's smart

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2021

Newly released data suggests that even a modest cash incentive can be effective.

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