News

Illinois restaurants push for an earlier reopening of dining rooms

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2020

Gov. Jay Pritzker is being pressured to consider moving up the "go" date, which operators say is currently June 26 at the earliest.

Operations

Operators vow to learn from—and not repeat—Mother's Day chaos

By Heather Lalley on May 11, 2020

Customers at restaurants large and small experienced long waits for order pickups and deliveries Sunday.

Financing

Why the downfall of Garden Fresh Restaurants is so maddening

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2020

The owner of Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes was investing in units and planning an expansion. And then the coronavirus hit, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

Bloomin' finds keeping staff to be a big reopening advantage

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2020

Restaurants are able to reopen efficiently and without the cost of retraining or recruiting, executives told investors Friday morning.

Leadership

Neil Harfert named president of R&R BBQ

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2020

The industry vet will lead the Utah-based chain.

Operations

In memoriam: Temporary restaurant closures become permanent for independents amid the coronavirus crisis

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2020

The coronavirus crisis is decimating independent restaurants. Here are just some of the many iconic independents that have recently announced permanent closures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Financing