Coronavirus

A traumatic 12 months coupled with an uncertain future create a chronic sense of unease for independent restaurant operators.

The a.m. daypart gained share in 2020 as people’s routines changed and more restaurants added the service.

Chains scrambling to cut operational complexity by reducing their menus may find there's more to it than eliminating items, says AJ Kumaran, co-chief of the chicken-finger chain.

Everywhere else, comps are solidly in positive territory.

Stimulus payments, easing restrictions, vaccinations—and easy comparisons—could make for remarkably strong sales over the next two months, says Restaurant Business Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze.

The relief bill just passed by Congress contains more benefits for restaurants than just the $28.6 billion in direct aid. Here are some of the others.

Just weeks after announcing store closures in Long Beach, Calif., and Seattle due to those city's extra pay mandates for some front-line workers, The Kroger Co. has announced three more store closings in Los Angeles.

One year after the deadly virus’ introduction, it’s getting a solid heave-ho.

The House of Representatives approved the American Rescue Plan without a single Republican 'yea' vote. The plan features nearly $29 billion in direct aid to restaurants.

Retailer has raised wages, is building new, larger stores

A new study traces an uptick in infections to the reopening of dining rooms just as states start rolling back restrictions.

One retailer’s 2020 story

Letter cites pandemic as chief concern