News

Fast-food sales make a comeback, thanks to the drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on May 21, 2020

As customers have ventured outside again, they have gravitated toward quick-service restaurants, in many cases leading to a quick recovery.

Financing

McMenamins looks for $20M equity infusion

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2020

Proceeds from the private stock sale will be used to offset COVID-19-related debt and fund the addition of more history-laced pubs and attractions.

Operations

As restaurant workers sue over COVID-19 protections, pressure builds for shielding employers

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2020

Operators and Republican leaders are pushing for protections against liability suits.

Financing

What pandemic? Chipotle’s stock keeps surging

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2020

The stock closed Tuesday above $1,000 for the first time and then just kept going, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Focus Brands CEO Jim Holthouser gets a tough introduction to restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 20, 2020

The former Hilton executive, who took the job two weeks before the pandemic hit, leans on his hotel experience, and sees parallels between the two industries.

Marketing

Pasqually’s Pizza is just the latest in a new crop of virtual restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on May 20, 2020

Chuck E. Cheese’s delivery-only offshoot made waves on social media, but it’s far from the first chain to go undercover on third-party apps.

Financing

Potbelly expresses concern over its future as a company

By Heather Lalley on May 19, 2020

The struggling sandwich chain included a going concern warning in its financial filing, noting that it likely will not be able to comply with its credit agreement and may not survive the year.

Financing