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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Operations

Operating rules for restaurants tighten as coronavirus cases surge

Arizona and New Mexico are among the states and cities taking steps to restrict restaurants and bars amid a virus resurgence.

Operations

While some chains thrive, many independents can’t survive the pandemic

Independent restaurants, many of which have operated for decades, continue to announce permanent closures amid the coronavirus crisis.

Leadership

Michael O’Donnell retires as executive chairman of Ruth’s Chris parent

O’Donnell had served as CEO of Ruth’s Chris Steak House from 2008 to 2018.

Marketing

Shake Shack launches a virtual summer camp

Consumers who purchase the chain’s Shack Camp Box can participate in a variety of summertime entertainment, while receiving restaurant coupons.

Financing

Pie Five’s parent company receives a delisting warning

Rave Restaurant Group could be removed from Nasdaq if it is unable to comply with the stock exchange’s financial rules.

Marketing

What to do when restaurant social media goes wrong

Political unrest and divisiveness, coupled with pandemic stressors, has created an intense landscape for restaurant operators on social media.

Operations

Bankrupt Chuck E. Cheese beefs up its Pasqually's Pizza concept

The delivery-only brand is now available via DoorDash and has new menu items to appeal to “more mature taste preferences,” the chain said.

Financing

Fig & Olive declares bankruptcy

The upscale Mediterranean chain was pushed over the edge by the coronavirus crisis but had been in financial trouble stemming from a foodborne illness outbreak since 2015, according to court documents.

Workforce

Jimmy John’s fires workers who made a noose out of bread dough

The incident, which happened at a restaurant in Georgia, was videotaped and shared widely on social media, prompting some to threaten a boycott of the sandwich chain.

Operations

Shake Shack makes cautious return to unit growth

The burger chain added four stores in Q2, but same-store sales remain down nearly 50%, according to a business update.

Financing

Twisted Root sees bankruptcy as a route toward future survival

The Texas-based burger chain has filed for Chapter 11 protection for several of its restaurants and may do so at more units, according to its owner.

Operations

Texas governor shuts down bars, rolls back restaurant capacity to 50%

Gov. Greg Abbott is trying to stem the surge of coronavirus cases in his state.

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