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Restaurant Business

Leadership

Best fights of 2020

The battle against COVID wasn’t the only combat restaurants saw last year. Here’s a sampling of the other wars.

Financing

In a tough 2020, one story dominated the restaurant industry

The coronavirus pandemic, restaurant shutdowns and their impact dominated headlines this year and will change the industry for good.

Financing

The Halifax Group invests in Papa John’s biggest franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2020

The private equity firm partnered with management to invest in the 194-unit PJ United.

Marketing

Restaurants are pushing gift card sales, but consumers are slower to respond

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 04, 2020

Operators are counting on holiday gift cards to boost revenue but sales are down.

Topics

Bonchon plans new formats, a relocation to Dallas

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2020

Fast-casual and to-go-only prototypes are under development, the Korean-chicken chain says.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Red Robin, Cracker Barrel, J. Alexander’s, Chuy’s, Marriott

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2020

Here’s a snapshot of how those operations fared during Q3, along with a look at how they intend to improve their performance.

Leadership

Outback’s parent is ready with its next concept

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2020

Bloomin' Brands plans to begin the expansion of Aussie Grill next year, while also stepping up its test of its virtual chicken brand.

Workforce

Noodles boosts its benefits package

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2020

The fast-casual chain has added free mental health counseling, paternity leave and more to its latest suite of benefits.

Financing

Walk-On's gets an investment from Slim Chickens backer

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2020

The funds from 10 Point Capital will be used to accelerate expansion.

Operations

From the editor: Introducing our newest podcast, RB Daily

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 03, 2020

The weekday podcast, from the editors of Restaurant Business, is a rundown of the day’s most important stories.

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