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Panera Bread quietly ends self-delivery

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 12, 2021

The pandemic has pushed Panera Bread to quietly end its self-delivery program.

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How the Asian restaurant community is combatting the rise in hate and violence

 By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Apr. 09, 2021

Asian-American restaurant operators are taking a proactive stance against bigotry and the rise in violent crimes.

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After a long slumber, many restaurants are emerging from hibernation

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 09, 2021

Across the country, restaurant operations are realizing that coming out of mothball mode is more complicated than merely flipping on the lights.

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Roti is facing multiple eviction lawsuits

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 08, 2021

Roti is facing multiple eviction lawsuits. The fast-casual Mediterranean chain, which is permanently closing one third of its units, is being sued by some of its landlords after not paying rent for more than a year.

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Inside Capriotti’s Wing Zone acquisition

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 08, 2021

How Capriotti's Sandwich Shop intends to make Wing Zone, its new concept, a major Wingstop competitor.

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Oregon lowers restaurant seating caps again

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2021

Fourteen of the state's 34 counties are now operating under a 25% limit on indoor seating, Is it a blip, or the start of a new wave?

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Bennigan's puts virtual kitchens in hotels as growth strategy evolves

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 07, 2021

The casual-dining franchise has licensed its On The Fly offshoot to two hotels in Iowa and has plans for more.

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How Velvet Taco is getting creative with real estate

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 07, 2021

Velvet Taco is getting creative with real estate. The growing fast casual is looking at strip malls, former gas stations and shuttered Burger Kings as it quickly adds restaurants.

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Roti plans to permanently close a third of its restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 07, 2021

Roti, a Mediterranean fast-casual chain, entered the pandemic with 42 restaurants but said its central business district locations have been particularly hard hit and that it plans to close one-third of its total units.

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Restaurant groups draft a COVID safety primer for guests, staffs and proprietors

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2021

The recommendations are intended as standard measures for all parties to follow as dining rooms reopen.

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