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At McDonald’s, the coronavirus interrupted a strong start

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2020

U.S. same-store sales were up 8.1% in January and February before falling 13% in March, prompting delays in capital spending, cuts in executive pay and increased franchisee assistance.

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Casual dining will not be the same after the coronavirus shutdown

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2020

With many chains already struggling, the sector faces a quick shakeout as dine-in sales plunge and options dwindle, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Roark Capital raises another $1.4B

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2020

The Atlanta-based private-equity firm, which has invested in numerous restaurants, has a new fund.

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As demand for disaster loans soars, so does frustration

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2020

Banks quickly took massive numbers of applications as small businesses sought federal help to get them through the coronavirus shutdown.

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TGI Fridays’ $380M deal is called off

By Peter Romeo and Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

Allegro Merger Corp., citing “extraordinary” conditions, opted not to merge with the bar and grill chain.

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Independent restaurant group asks Congress for more help to save restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2020

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for more assistance, saying the CARES Act doesn't go far enough to keep operators afloat.

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At McDonald's, labor pressure intensifies as coronavirus spreads

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

Workers staged a walkout and filed complaints after an employee became sick.

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Papa Murphy’s owner MTY Group cuts staff as restaurants close

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

The Canadian-based brand collector, which operates Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry, among many others, has temporarily closed 2,100 locations.

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Asset-light business models face an awful future

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2020

Restaurants spent too many years loading up on debt and dumping assets, and now those decisions are coming home to roost, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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From the editor: Facing the future together

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2020

As the industry confronts its greatest challenge, we promise to be here for restaurants, their operators and their employees.

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