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.

Why the post-pandemic era could be ‘the Roaring ’20s’ for restaurants

After a tough pandemic, the industry could face a strong decade as consumers return and companies build new locations.

Chick-fil-A is taking its spicy grilled chicken sandwich national

The chicken chain is releasing a rare national limited time offer beginning on Monday as the fast-food business continues to go crazy for chicken sandwiches.

Operations

One small operator’s pandemic opening-closing-opening saga

The owner of Fannie’s Cafe in Chicago closed the doors of her bakery-cafe only to receive a business-saving grant a few weeks later, leaving her with a tough choice.

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Investment firm buys a stake in Beans & Brews Coffeehouse

One small operator’s pandemic opening-closing-opening saga

City Capital Ventures takes a majority stake in a New Jersey Burger King franchisee

What restaurants can expect under Biden

BJ's Restaurants sees sales climb back to pre-holiday levels

States start closing dining rooms again

With coronavirus spiking throughout the country, several states have started closing dine-in service again.

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Recovery and Rebuild: Getting your restaurant back on track

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Food

Chick-fil-A is taking its spicy grilled chicken sandwich national

The chicken chain is releasing a rare national limited time offer beginning on Monday as the fast-food business continues to go crazy for chicken sandwiches.

Operations

Short-term outlook for hotel industry remains gloomy

High unemployment and low business travel add up to a slow recovery.

Technology

Calif., N.Y. and Texas to consider delivery fee caps

The fresh bunch of statewide proposals is a new front in efforts to regulate delivery companies.

Evolving Kitchens

Top 500 Chains

Coronavirus and Restaurant Technology

Future 50 (2020)

50 Great Ideas (2020)

Top 100 Independents 2020

Leadership

Tom Sacco named CEO of Happy Joe's and Tony Sacco's chains

He will also carry the title of chief happiness officer.

Food

Tyson settles suit alleging it fixed chicken prices

The poultry supplier admitted no wrongdoing as part of the agreement.

Beverage

States move to extend or make permanent to-go cocktails

Legislation is pending in 13 states to allow restaurants and bars to continue selling alcohol off-premise.

Financing

McDonald’s U.S. president urges franchisees to start talking again

Joe Erlinger said operators' “pause” on non-essential communications was “not in the system’s best interest” as the chain’s franchise relations remain strained.

Food