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Michigan to sit out the dining room reopening spree

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended a ban on dine-in service through May 28, even as social-distancing opponents grow more militant and ignore state prohibitions elsewhere.

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Half of Texas’ restaurants plan to sit out the state's reopening

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

Many said they needed more time to restaff, restock and reconfigure. Others cited the 25% capacity cap.

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El Pollo Loco: No rush to reopen dining rooms given drive-thru success

By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2020

The drive-thru now makes up more than 70% of the chicken chain’s sales, though same-store sales remain down by double digits due to the coronavirus.

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Do consumers trust restaurants to protect their health?

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2020

A new survey indicates that safety and sanitation perceptions impact diners’ willingness to return to restaurants.

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Preparing for and recovering from an infection outbreak

Sponsored content from our partner P&G Professional on May 01, 2020

Restaurants should establish a strategy before an outbreak occurs, with clear roles and procedures to prepare managers and employees for recovery from the spread of infection.

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Arkansas OKs restaurants reopening on May 11

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2020

Capacities will be capped at one-third of prior guest counts.

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Florida gives most restaurants a go-ahead to reopen Monday

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2020

Places will be limited to 25% of their usual indoor capacity. Outdoor seating will be permitted if social distancing is maintained.

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Chili’s races to have 300 dining rooms open by Friday

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2020

The Brinker International chain has already rehired 10% of furloughed workers, with recruitment accelerating to handle an expected surge in business from pent-up dine-in demand.

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