Restaurant Business

Restaurant Business is tracking the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry. Please check back often for round-the-clock updates.

These restaurant companies filed for bankruptcy during the pandemic

From small chains to big concepts, a number of restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11, or Chapter 7, since the start of the pandemic. Here’s a list.

Technology

Behind the scenes at a ghost kitchen

See inside Kitchen United's Chicago facility

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Tacos 4 Life

How a mission-driven taco concept shook up its under-utilized drive-thrus during a crisis.

RB editors summarize the day’s most important stories.

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NJ lawmakers ban polystyrene containers, plastic bags

Add more beef to the menu to boost check averages

IHOP hopes to snag p.m. customers with happy hour specials

Two industry vets partner to grow Mandola’s Italian Kitchen

Golden Chick names Howard Terry chief marketing officer

States start to reopen dining rooms

After a nearly nationwide shutdown to curb COVID-19, states are beginning to lift restrictions on restaurants. RB will update this map with the latest information.

Register for the all-digital Innovation in Foodservice Summit

Recovery and Rebuild: Getting your restaurant back on track

Join the "Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry" private Facebook group

Financing

These restaurant companies filed for bankruptcy during the pandemic

From small chains to big concepts, a number of restaurant chains have filed for Chapter 11, or Chapter 7, since the start of the pandemic. Here’s a list.

Financing

Calls grow for tighter franchise regulations

As stories of problems at franchise brands mount, advocates and some regulators call for more enforcement at the federal level.

Technology

California puts end to questionable third-party delivery practice

Delivery companies will now need a restaurant’s consent to be listed on their platforms.

America's Favorite Chains

Future 50 (2020)

Top 500 Chains

50 Great Ideas

Power 20

Top 100 Independents 2019

Leadership

CDC's recent moves have the industry scratching its head

The National Restaurant Association is among the parties awaiting clarification, especially on air circulation and filtration

Beverage

Quiz: Can you ace this cold-coffee test?

Cold and iced coffee are often thought of as warm-weather drinks, but in reality, many consumers still enjoy chilled drinks even as the temperatures drop. Test your knowledge about cold coffee to make sure you’re maximizing coffee sales as cooler weather approaches.

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