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Federal relief loan programs run out of money

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2020

The SBA says it has stopped accepting PPP applications. Restaurants that applied for the agency’s other COVID-19-related relief loans will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Starbucks plans to reopen stores early next month

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

The coffee giant plans to open with modified operations and safety measures as it shifts to a new phase in its coronavirus response.

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Jack in the Box says it is performing better than expected

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2020

But the fast-food chain’s same-store sales are down 17% over the past five weeks as it takes steps to help its franchisees.

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How the coronavirus is shaking up delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2020

Technomic’s Melissa Wilson joins “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the future of third-party delivery.

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While small operations struggle, chains land PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

The relief funds have flowed to operations such as Ruth’s Chris and Potbelly.

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Sardar Biglari pokes Cracker Barrel over Punch Bowl Social

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2020

The activist investor argues the company was too quick to abandon its investment, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Restaurant sales show signs of life

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 15, 2020

Numbers from Black Box Intelligence indicate that the industry has found its bottom and is slowly regaining some customers.

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Lawsuit targets delivery apps over consumer prices

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

A proposed class action accuses DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates of forcing restaurants to raise prices.

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Tension reemerges between McDonald’s and its franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

Operators raised concerns about corporate support, while the company urged the franchise association to back efforts to raise worker pay during the coronavirus shutdown.

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Needing cash, Dave & Buster’s plans to sell shares

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

The food and games chain has a deal with Jefferies to sell up to $75 million in stock to strengthen a balance sheet damaged by the coronavirus shutdown.

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