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Operations

Venues that host conventions and conferences are laying the groundwork for reopening

Virtual meetings are dominating now, but consumers are eager for live events to return—with caveats.

Technology

McDonald's opens a new self-powered restaurant

The chain’s newly remodeled Florida unit opened this week, featuring solar panels and covers all of its energy needs.

Operations

Operating rules for restaurants tighten as coronavirus cases surge

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2020

Arizona and New Mexico are among the states and cities taking steps to restrict restaurants and bars amid a virus resurgence.

Leadership

Michael O’Donnell retires as executive chairman of Ruth’s Chris parent

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2020

O’Donnell had served as CEO of Ruth’s Chris Steak House from 2008 to 2018.

Operations

While some chains thrive, many independents can’t survive the pandemic

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2020

Independent restaurants, many of which have operated for decades, continue to announce permanent closures amid the coronavirus crisis.

Workforce

Biden says he'll kill the tip credit, hike minimum wage to $15

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2020

The Democratic presidential candidate's position on pay is one of the policy stances he spells out in his plan for the country. Here are some of the pledges that could pertain to restaurants.

Financing

Beware the coming income cliff

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2020

Extra unemployment insurance has helped the restaurant industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line. Now it’s slated to end.

Food

KFC really wants you to try its new fries

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2020

The chicken chain has made its new Secret Recipe Fries a permanent addition to its menu and is pricing them at 30 cents Monday.

Operations

Nation's leading pandemic expert calls for new dine-in restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci says states seeing spikes in coronavirus cases should "seriously" consider reclosings.

Financing

Big chains have already recovered from the quarantine

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2020

A Bank of America report suggests larger chains have already recovered their pre-pandemic sales, while smaller chains lag.

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