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Peter Romeo

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Financing

TGI Friday's, Ruby Tuesday among chains that received PPP funds

The SBA released detailed information revealing which companies received federal stimulus dollars. Here's a look at some of the restaurants that received them.

Operations

Miami-Dade recloses restaurant dining rooms

Its mayor says the emergency action is needed to keep local hospitals from being overwhelmed, making it the latest major jurisdiction to shut down over the coronavirus resurgence.

Operations

Chicago and Illinois take action to avert reclosings

Places that are lax on safety measures will be closed or fined, and customers are being implored to follow protocols.

Operations

California to police COVID-19 protocols with ‘strike teams’

Squads drawn from seven state agencies will work with county officials to crack down on repeat offenders. Gov. Gavin Newsom cited restaurants and bars as prime examples.

Financing

How flexible are landlords being on rent? Not much, NYC restaurants find

Still, they're getting only a portion of restaurant rents because places just can't afford to pay, new research indicates.

Financing

Study shows Americans overwhelmingly favor an economic jolt for restaurants, hotels

7 of 10 say they would like to see more stimulus spending aimed specifically at helping the hospitality industry.

Operations

California shuts restaurant dining rooms in 19 counties, Michigan closes bars

The rollback of on-premise service will last at least three weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

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NYC, Philadelphia push off dining-room reopenings

The postponements, a result of the surge in new coronavirus infections, are indefinite.

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National Restaurant Association aims to reassure the public about safety

The association said it will launch a program later this summer to flag establishments that have undergone special training and met all safety recommendations.

Financing

PPP is extended, but is that good for restaurants?

Loans will continue to be offered to small businesses for another five weeks, but Treasury Secretary Mnuchin had raised the possibility of using the remaining funds specifically to help restaurants.

Operations

Exemptions from mask requirements? They don't exist, feds say

The Federal Trade Commission warned that con artists and consumer collaborators are trying to fool businesses with bogus passes.

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Cities and states take more steps to lessen COVID-19 risks of restaurants, bars

Miami threatens immediate 10-day shutdowns, while Arizona closes bars.

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