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One independent operator merged his two distinct restaurants under one roof

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 28, 2021

A pandemic necessity is turning into a robust business model for NYC restaurateur Marco Moreira.

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The 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry now available from the National Restaurant Association

 By National Restaurant Association on Jan. 28, 2021

Download this vital resource today.

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BurgerFi mounts aggressive growth plan

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 27, 2021

The newly public, better-burger chain, which released preliminary Q4 results Wednesday, said it plans to add 30-35 new locations this year.

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New restaurant openings approach pre-pandemic levels

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 26, 2021

Yelp data showed one promising sign for restaurants amid an otherwise difficult year.

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5 things to know about: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 26, 2021

R.J. Melman, president of the Chicago-based multi-concept operator, talks about navigating the pandemic, creating new restaurants and the particular challenges of launching virtual brands.

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Lettuce Entertain You revives long-shuttered concepts as virtual brands

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 25, 2021

The multi-concept operator has given Vong’s Thai Kitchen and several others new life, running them as delivery- and to-go restaurants out of existing kitchens.

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States, cities ease restaurant restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2021

With the pandemic’s third wave having crested, officials are allowing on-site dining to resume—though not as quickly as many operators would like.

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Short-term outlook for hotel industry remains gloomy

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 22, 2021

High unemployment and low business travel add up to a slow recovery.

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One small operator’s pandemic opening-closing-opening saga

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 22, 2021

The owner of Fannie’s Cafe in Chicago closed the doors of her bakery-cafe only to receive a business-saving grant a few weeks later, leaving her with a tough choice.

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How the pandemic impacted restaurants’ spending

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 20, 2021

Orders fell by nearly a quarter overall, but purchases of things like disposable bags and food safety products soared.

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