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Noodles mandates mask-wearing inside its restaurants

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 21, 2020

The fast casual is encouraging customers to take advantage of the chain’s digital options for off-premise orders.

Operations

KFC closes dining rooms in its 40 company-owned Florida locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2020

The chicken chain is also urging operators to do the same in several states where the coronavirus is spreading again.

Operations

Starbucks to start requiring customers to wear masks

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2020

The coffee giant will require facial coverings starting July 15, making it the first major restaurant chain to take that step.

Financing

McDonald’s is putting dine-in expansion on hold

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2020

The company said it will not reopen any dining rooms for another three weeks amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases.

Financing

Papa John’s same-store sales increased 24% last month

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2020

The pizza chain’s North American sales continued to surge during the pandemic as consumers ordered more delivery.

Operations

Timing proves to be a curse for Famous Dave's parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2020

BBQ Holdings closed on two additions to its concept portfolio during Q1--exactly as the pandemic hit.

Marketing

With sports on hold, restaurant chains hunt for new ways of entertaining guests

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2020

The limitations of social distancing are turning restaurateurs into impresarios.

Financing

McDonald’s sales improve as it starts returning to normal

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2020

Same-store sales improved in May, but remain weak in the mornings, as dining rooms gradually begin reopening.

Financing

A big Burger King franchisee sees profits improve, even with weak sales

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 15, 2020

Sales turn positive at Carrols Restaurant Group, while adjusted earnings are set to improve this quarter.

Operations

Outback gets a $21K pop from dining-room reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2020

Sales for the Bloomin’ brand have climbed to within 13.6% of 2019 levels.

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