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Restaurant sales almost fully recovered in March

Industry sales surged 36% year-over-year, nearly hitting 2019 levels as consumers spent their stimulus checks at any restaurant that was open.

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Technomic’s Top 500 ranking shows how bad 2020 was for casual dining

Sales plunged by more than a quarter and more than 5% of casual dining chains' units were shuttered as the pandemic put restrictions on dine-in service. Olive Garden is now the sector's biggest chain.

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Restaurant sales continue to surge

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

Black Box, Facteus both say sales continue to best 2019 levels as consumers continue spending stimulus checks at restaurants.

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Restaurants are having a tough time finding some condiments

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2021

Reports of shortages of ketchup packets, pickles and even oat milk have come as supply chain challenges increase due to rising demand and a lack of drivers.

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Dave & Buster's is betting on sports gambling and virtual brands

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2021

The food and games chain aired a long list of planned initiatives it hopes will spur its comeback from a difficult pandemic.

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Restaurant sales take off

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2021

Consumers, stimulus checks in hand, are spending at restaurants, often outpacing 2019 numbers and creating supply chain problems in the process.

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Famous Dave's cites proof of a rebound for casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2021

The barbecue chain andd its sister concept Granite City Food and Brewery both saw sales soar in March, thanks to easing restrictions, vaccinations and easy comparisons.

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