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Expanding chains see opportunity in post-pandemic real estate

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2020

Big restaurant chains, such as Chipotle and Domino’s, expect real estate to become more favorable as locations close. But drive-thru locations could surge in value.

Operations

U.S. lodging industry: Where is it now?

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 17, 2020

After a devastating five months, the industry is confronting uncertainty and an acknowledged need to invent new ways of generating revenue, including food and beverage sales.

Food

KFC brings plant-based chicken to Southern California

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2020

Beyond Fried Chicken is on menus starting Monday.

Workforce

As restaurants move outside, heat becomes the enemy

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 17, 2020

Outdoor dining is bringing in revenue for operators this summer but it’s making the job extra-exhausting for employees.

Operations

Meet the gutsy guy opening his first restaurant this summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2020

Andrew Darneille had to overcome countless obstacles, but he wasn’t going to let a pandemic stop his dream from coming true.

Financing

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana finally see some encouraging numbers

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 17, 2020

The Fiesta Restaurant Group brands report improving sales in recent weeks.

Technology

Uber to invest $10M to help Black-owned businesses

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 17, 2020

The company also said it would hire more Black people for leadership roles, part of a host of anti-racist commitments announced Friday.

Operations

Survey shows most chain restaurants are requiring staffs to wear masks

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 17, 2020

The finding suggests the industry’s reputation for lax enforcement may be the fault of non-complying independents.

Operations

5 ways restaurants have gone touchless during COVID-19

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 16, 2020

Operators and suppliers are leveraging technology to serve diners more safely.

Marketing

Panera reports success with its coffee subscription program

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 16, 2020

The unlimited coffee offering now has about three-quarters of a million subscribers, prompting the fast casual to launch a referral program to generate even more.

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