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Why BurgerFi is going public in a pandemic

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2020

The chain’s president, Charlie Guzzetta, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the coronavirus and its merger with Opes Acquisition.

Technology

Ghost kitchens could be a $1T opportunity: Euromonitor

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 15, 2020

The facilities will help make delivery cheaper and faster, taking share from other models, the researcher said.

Operations

Chipotle fast tracks its drive-thrus

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 15, 2020

The chain is about to open its 100th mobile pick-up Chipotlane and will add as many as 10,000 new workers to support the rapid expansion.

Operations

Association airs plan to save restaurants as another 100,000 locations close

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2020

The National Restaurant Association is urging Congress to take more steps to prevent additional closures as states reshut their dining rooms.

Operations

Will an updated menu and image return Boston Market to its early success?

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 15, 2020

The struggling chain’s new owner, Jignesh Pandya, is banking on it.

Workforce

Stay healthcare-compliant with these 8 tips and avoid fines

By National Restaurant Association on Jul. 14, 2020

As restaurants begin the process of rehiring employees and offering benefits, here are some things to keep in mind.

Operations

Mask enforcement becomes a battleground for operators

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 14, 2020

Restaurant owners say diners have brandished weapons and spit on them after being told they must wear a mask to enter.

Food

Grubhub reveals consumers’ most-ordered menu items in 2020

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2020

The delivery company tracked trends for the first six month of the year.

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.

Financing

What will a second shutdown do to restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2020

A renewed virus and more shutdowns will hurt a lot more restaurants without further assistance, and the damage will be permanent, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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