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Restaurant chains not ready to drop masks, even with vaccinations, study finds

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2021

As state after state eases its safety restrictions, operators are voicing a commitment to stick with masks, even for vaccinated staff members.

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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is launching a scaled-down sister concept

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2021

Fuzzy's Taco Shop is debuting a small-footprint taqueria concept geared toward takeout and delivery business.

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Help is on the way, but well-loved indies keep closing

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2021

Despite recent hints of optimism in the industry, restaurants are still struggling. Well-loved independent restaurants continue closing due to the pressures of the pandemic.

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4 reasons restauranteurs may not want a general contractor to build the front-serve counter

Sponsored content from our partner LTI, Inc. on Mar. 15, 2021

Here are four reasons operators might consider alternatives to a general contractor to build their front-serve counter—and what they can do instead.

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For indies, the pandemic year meant times of ‘total despair’

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2021

A traumatic 12 months coupled with an uncertain future create a chronic sense of unease for independent restaurant operators.

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Potbelly expects two ‘very different’ halves to 2021

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2021

Potbelly Sandwich Shop said it expects to see "two very different halves" to 2021, with pandemic pressures likely easing in the second portion of the year.

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Independent restaurateurs are embracing ghost kitchens

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 12, 2021

Chef-driven ghost kitchens are breaking into the chain-dominated market. Independent restaurants are seeing virtual concepts as an additional revenue stream that can evolve into brick-and-mortar locations.

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Operators prepare for a much different St. Patrick’s Day

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2021

St. Patrick's Day 2020 marked the beginning of a year of pandemic shutdowns. But, this year, restaurants are cautiously optimistic they can return to safely celebrating the event. It's a holiday many operators say is the year's biggest business day.

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4 signs coronavirus is spent (and restaurants can finally cheer)

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2021

One year after the deadly virus’ introduction, it’s getting a solid heave-ho.

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For the 1st time in a brutal year, operators feel a strange new emotion: Hope

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 11, 2021

Independent restaurant operators say they are starting to feel hope that the pandemic is easing, given a new federal relief package and increased vaccine distribution.

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