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Financing

Kura Sushi says it will return its PPP funds

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 22, 2020

Amid scrutiny over large chains getting federal assistance, the revolving sushi concept will send back $6 million.

Marketing

McDonald’s is giving away meals to first responders

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 21, 2020

The company and its franchisees are giving “Thank You Meals” to emergency and healthcare workers amid criticism of the chain’s response to the crisis.

Marketing

Restaurants are giving away a lot of meals

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 21, 2020

Local restaurants and big chains alike are giving free meals to front-line workers and first responders. Here’s a look at how companies are responding.

Financing

With PPP fund dry, anger turns to banks

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 21, 2020

Even as Congress considers new funding, lawsuits accuse lenders of favoring larger borrowers and their bigger fees.

Financing

Restaurants reveal problems with federal PPP loans

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2020

Yet most of the chains that applied for the funds weren’t exactly megachains, and most of them had existing problems, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Here’s how much restaurant sales fell last month

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2020

The industry likely lost half of its sales in the second half of March, according to federal retail sales data.

Marketing

Restaurant Business wins Neal Award for best media brand

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 17, 2020

The publication was also awarded for best overall art direction in the Jesse H. Neal Awards, which honor the best in business-to-business journalism.

Financing

Curbside service gets new life

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2020

More chains and independents are bringing orders to the curb. The service could stick around.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake gets credit downgrades after a ‘distressed’ debt repurchase

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

The company is apparently looking to restructure its loans amid operating challenges from the coronavirus shutdown.

Financing

Jack in the Box says it is performing better than expected

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

But the fast-food chain’s same-store sales are down 17% over the past five weeks as it takes steps to help its franchisees.

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