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In polls, Americans appear reticent about restaurants’ reopening

 By Jonathan Maze on May 05, 2020

Multiple polls say a sizable majority of the U.S. is opposed to the return of dine-in restaurants even as states start easing restrictions.

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Dave & Buster’s stays afloat with $100M from Jefferies

 By Heather Lalley on May 04, 2020

The struggling eatertainment chain said it will use the money to “strengthen its balance sheet.”

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The drive-thru becomes a pandemic necessity

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2020

The windows have drawn long lines of consumers at chains, and even some independents have introduced their own versions.

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Investors find opportunity in public casual-dining chains

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2020

First Cheesecake Factory, then BJ’s Restaurants, now Dave & Buster’s. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the latest trend in investing amid the coronavirus.

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At Popeyes, the coronavirus proves to be a mere speed bump

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2020

Same-store sales rose 29% in the U.S. last quarter despite the coronavirus, and are already back to precrisis levels.

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Bankruptcy proves to be another problem for the PPP fund

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2020

Why can TooJay’s get Paycheck Protection Program loans but Cosi can’t? The fund’s rules appear to be inconsistent, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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For some chains, supplies of fresh ground beef shrink, and prices soar

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2020

Supply challenges have put some stress on Wendy’s and other chains that use fresh beef for burgers.

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Ron Shaich buys into BJ's Restaurants

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

The former Panera Bread CEO's Act III Holdings has teamed up with T. Rowe Price to make a $70 million investment in the casual-dining chain.

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At McDonald’s, more drive-thru orders and less breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2020

The burger giant is adjusting to a new normal and expects that some of the changes will last for some time.

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How Dunkin’ franchisees are expected to weather the coronavirus storm

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2020

Federal assistance, cost cuts, tax changes and other efforts are intended to help operators’ cash flow.

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