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Chipotle to test cauliflower rice

 By Heather Lalley on Jul. 13, 2020

Low-carb Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice will debut at 55 units this week as the fast-casual chain gauges customer and operator response before deciding on a national rollout.

Financing

Among restaurant chains, easy takeout won during the pandemic

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2020

RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the quarantine’s winners and losers last quarter and finds some parallels.

Technology

White Castle to test kitchen robot Flippy

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 13, 2020

The latest version of the technology will be on fryer duty at a single unit this fall.

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

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

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 10, 2020

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

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2020

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.

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