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Jonathan Maze

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Chuck E. Cheese’s owner hires advisers and explores its options

CEC Entertainment, which also owns Peter Piper Pizza, lost most of its sales in the aftermath of the coronavirus shutdown.

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Wendy’s fresh beef shortage has the chain cutting corners

Hundreds of its restaurants have stopped selling burgers amid beef supply challenges.

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In polls, Americans appear reticent about restaurants’ reopening

Multiple polls say a sizable majority of the U.S. is opposed to the return of dine-in restaurants even as states start easing restrictions.

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Investors find opportunity in public casual-dining chains

First Cheesecake Factory, then BJ’s Restaurants, now Dave & Buster’s. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the latest trend in investing amid the coronavirus.

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The drive-thru becomes a pandemic necessity

The windows have drawn long lines of consumers at chains, and even some independents have introduced their own versions.

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Bankruptcy proves to be another problem for the PPP fund

Why can TooJay’s get Paycheck Protection Program loans but Cosi can’t? The fund’s rules appear to be inconsistent, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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At Popeyes, the coronavirus proves to be a mere speed bump

Same-store sales rose 29% in the U.S. last quarter despite the coronavirus, and are already back to precrisis levels.

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For some chains, supplies of fresh ground beef shrink, and prices soar

Supply challenges have put some stress on Wendy’s and other chains that use fresh beef for burgers.

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How Dunkin’ franchisees are expected to weather the coronavirus storm

Federal assistance, cost cuts, tax changes and other efforts are intended to help operators’ cash flow.

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At McDonald’s, more drive-thru orders and less breakfast

The burger giant is adjusting to a new normal and expects that some of the changes will last for some time.

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TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli, which received PPP funds, files for bankruptcy

The 28-unit Florida-based chain received $6.4 million in stimulus funds and blamed the coronavirus shutdown for its problems.

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As the pandemic hit, consumers turned quickly to digital

Habit Burger, Pizza Hut and KFC saw their digital orders soar as consumers shifted their ordering habits.

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