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Restaurants become targets of anti-police demonstrations by employees and customers

The protests against operators appearing to support the police are in sharp contrast to praise for first-responder support just a couple of months ago.

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Restaurant chains make donations and vow to make changes

McDonald’s, Wendy's and others have expressed support for Black Lives Matter and have donated to black causes.

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Side gigs boost restaurants’ cash flow

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

Inventive operators are going beyond takeout and delivery to bring in revenue and build brand awareness.

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Buffalo Wild Wings turns a spotlight on Applebee's new virtual restaurant

May 28, 2020

The casual-dining brand known for its wings is portraying its rival's venture as a ruse to fool consumers into thinking they're ordering from a local joint.

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Restaurants offer to-go packages for Memorial Day and graduation celebrations

By Patricia Cobe on May 20, 2020

Grilling kits, picnic boxes and more are available to kick off the holiday weekend at home.

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Pasqually’s Pizza is just the latest in a new crop of virtual restaurants

By Joseph Guszkowski on May 20, 2020

Chuck E. Cheese’s delivery-only offshoot made waves on social media, but it’s far from the first chain to go undercover on third-party apps.

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Restaurants get creative in putting social distancing into play

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2020

Out-of-the-box ways to enforce restrictions are not only effective, but they can also be a good marketing tool.

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Chipotle to host a virtual prom celebration

By Heather Lalley on May 07, 2020

The fast casual, long a social media innovator, teamed up with influencers and other brands to create an event for high schoolers whose proms have been canceled due to COVID-19.

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