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Leadership

McDonald’s vows to bolster diversity within its system

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2020

The company also announced that it is working with the Mayo Clinic to help with its coronavirus response.

Operations

Pret shuts its Chicago and Boston markets as sales plunge nearly 90%

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 30, 2020

The U.K.-based fast-casual chain is pursuing new delivery channels and other steps to stabilize its downward slide.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2020

The company has dwindling cash and is looking to close unprofitable locations and reduce its debt.

Operations

BJ’s hedge against dining-room closings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2020

The casual restaurant chain is also bolstering its defenses against Mother Nature.

Operations

Chipotle customers must now wear masks

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 28, 2020

The fast-casual chain joins a growing list of restaurants mandating masks inside to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Operations

When its doors shut, opportunity opened for Angry Crab Shack

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 27, 2020

How the seafood chain used the pandemic to improve its operations

Financing

Will casual-dining chains keep their takeout gains?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2020

Early evidence suggests they can, which could be crucial to their future, but it’s still early, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Fewer items mean profit improvement for Outback Steakhouse's owner

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

Bloomin’ Brands sales continued to improve, and it saw little impact on sales as coronavirus spread rapidly in Florida and Texas.

Operations

McDonald’s to require customer face masks

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

The company is also extending the pause on its dining room openings and adding more protective panels in the restaurants.

Financing

Del Taco is in no hurry to reopen its dining rooms

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

The Mexican fast-food chain said "the worst may be behind us" as its sales turn positive in July.

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