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Operations

One operator’s design-forward approach to social distancing

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 11, 2020

An upscale restaurant enforces safety guidelines with style and substance.

Financing

Report: Up to 85% of independent restaurants could close due to pandemic

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2020

The government must provide targeted aid for mom-and-pop operations, according to a new report from the Independent Restaurant Coalition.

Operations

Rubio’s permanently closing 7% of its stores

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2020

The coronavirus is forcing the fast-casual chain to pull out of Colorado and Florida.

Financing

Yum Brands sues Grubhub as delivery relationship sours

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2020

The lawsuit says the delivery provider, which agreed yesterday to be acquired by Just Eat, has reneged on the two companies’ previous agreement.

Operations

How to get guests to order from your restaurant instead of a delivery service

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jun. 11, 2020

Restaurants need to be direct with customers about the best way to order from them, Advice Guy says.

Leadership

A letter from Tom Bené

By Tom Bené on Jun. 11, 2020

Meet the new president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association.

Financing

The third-party delivery shakeup begins

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2020

The Just Eat-Grubhub deal highlights the challenges in the U.S. market, in terms of profitability and consolidation, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Major distributor to national chains files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2020

The remaining assets of Maines Paper & Food Service would be liquidated under the reorganization plan.

Operations

Outback gets a $21K pop from dining-room reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2020

Sales for the Bloomin’ brand have climbed to within 13.6% of 2019 levels.

Financing

Sales at KFC and Pizza Hut soared last month

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2020

The two brands each posted multi-year sales marks last month as consumers readjusted to pandemic dining.

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