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Red Robin’s turnaround finds a tailwind in the pandemic

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2020

The casual chain said several key initiatives, including its push for operational efficiencies, were accelerated by what’s been learned during the crisis.

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Restrictions tighten on restaurants as pandemic charges on

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2020

A number of states and cities have taken steps to discourage crowds from gathering inside or outside. The measures also aim to encourage mask wearing.

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How long will the delivery boom last?

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 11, 2020

Consumers have flocked to the service during the pandemic, and many observers say they’ll still be there when it’s over.

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Chicago restaurant operators again hit by looting

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 10, 2020

Already dealing with the pandemic and previous civil unrest, the city’s restaurants are facing a new challenge.

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Association RLC offers new resource to track COVID-19 lawsuit protection policies by state

By National Restaurant Association on Aug. 07, 2020

The guide covers where COVID-19 liability protection legislation stands in states where it’s been discussed, proposed or passed.

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Chains see development opportunities in wake of pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2020

New franchise agreements and attractive real estate deals are spurring expansion.

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How will the pandemic reshape urban fast-casual concepts?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2020

With fewer downtown office workers, many fast-casual chains are eyeing suburban locations or rethinking their business models entirely.

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Noodles looks to smaller stores, drive-thru pick-up lanes to lift it through the pandemic

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2020

The fast-casual reported a same-store sales decline of nearly 31% during Q2.

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Local restaurants rise to the occasion

Sponsored content from our partner General Mills Convenience & Foodservice on Aug. 07, 2020

While the ongoing pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, it hasn’t stopped the ingenuity of independent restaurants nationwide.

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Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana stock surges as sales improve

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 06, 2020

With dining rooms closed, same-store sales are down in the teens at both brands in July.

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