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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.

Marketing

Burger King wants its cows to emit less gas

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2020

The burger chain will start selling Whoppers made from cattle fed a special diet that cuts its greenhouse gas emissions.

Marketing

Bastille Day, vegan chicken, crispy rice and boozy drinks make menu news

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2020

Restaurants are driving consumer interest with lots of new launches.

Leadership

Focus Brands names Brian Krause chief development officer

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2020

He replaces Tim Muir, who was named chief sales officer at the parent company of Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon.

Operations

Dining rooms are reclosed in more areas as COVID cases soar

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2020

More jurisdictions, including Texas, say they may have to take that route to temper the surge.

Food

National French Fry Day celebrates burgers’ sidekick

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2020

July 13 is the day to spotlight America’s favorite spud.

Operations

California recloses restaurant dining rooms statewide

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2020

Bars have been ordered to cease all operations, including to-go business, as the state works to slow COVID-19.

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