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Restaurants should brace for a grim spring

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2020

As local governments take steps to limit the coronavirus and sports teams cancel games, the industry faces a dramatic downturn, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Taco Bell’s owner will pay workers during coronavirus closures

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2020

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said it is “encouraging” its franchisees to take a similar step.

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As coronavirus spreads, restaurants try reassuring diners

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2020

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among the chains that addressed customers about steps they’re taking to prevent the disease’s spread.

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Inspire Brands buys 22 units from Buffalo Wild Wings’ largest franchisee

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

The deal coincides with the completion of the franchisee’s $130 million acquisition of Diversified Restaurant Holdings.

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Restaurant stocks get crushed again as coronavirus fears persist

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2020

Investors continued to flee from the industry amid recession concerns and stock market volatility.

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Restaurant stocks plunge amid growing fears of coronavirus sales problems

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 11, 2020

Black Box Intelligence said it expects weak sales this year amid steep declines in areas hit by COVID-19 and mounting risks of an economic slowdown.

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Raising Cane’s on its new restaurant partner program

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 11, 2020

Founder and Co-CEO Todd Graves and Co-CEO AJ Kumaran join "A Deeper Dive" to talk about the program as well as the chicken trend, growth and technology.

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