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Operations

California re-closes restaurant dining rooms in a majority of the state

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2020

The affected areas host 94% of the market's population.

Operations

Washington to shut restaurant dining rooms, Michigan expected to follow

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2020

Washington set a 4-week suspension starting Wednesday.

Marketing

Chipotle partners with Uber Eats and a dating app for date-night meals

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 13, 2020

The fast casual’s “cuffing season” promo offers limited-time combo meals and discounts.

Financing

Financial roundup: Latest results from Famous Dave’s, Fat Brands, Nathan’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2020

Third-quarter results were mixed for smaller-cap public restaurant companies.

Technology

DoorDash files for IPO, hopes to raise $100M

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2020

The company has lost money every year since its founding, and said it expects those losses to continue.

Technology

How small chains are growing with ghost kitchens

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2020

Mendocino Farms, Aloha Poke and others are using the model to extend their reach in different ways.

Financing

Federal regulators examine franchise rules amid debate on their effectiveness

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2020

As the Federal Trade Commission begins what could be a long process to change its franchise regulations, considerable differences exist in what changes should be made.

Financing

Sysco is eliminating minimum delivery requirements

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2020

The distributor will allow smaller deliveries as restaurants expect changes in demand due to the coronavirus.

Leadership

Potbelly’s chief legal officer and people officer resigns

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 13, 2020

Matthew Revord has been with the sandwich chain for nearly 14 years.

Operations

4 questions answered for restaurants this week

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2020

With all the hoopla over the national elections and their aftermath, operators may have missed the insights that came to light on these pressing matters.

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