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The Refresher: How Brian Niccol returned Chipotle to prominence

In less than two years, the CEO has corrected the chain’s course, making it once again a standout industry performer. By design, the new route looks a lot like the old one, only more so.

California aims to help restaurants with elderly relief plan

Kitchens will be paid for providing delivered meals to seniors in need.

What's necessary to reopen? Depends on where you are

The requirements or recommendations for resuming dine-in service vary widely from state to state, if they exist at all. Here's a sampling, along with some of the few near-constants.

Tenn., Ga. set reopening standards for restaurants

With dining rooms set to reopen in both states Monday, operators have been given new safety operating protocols.

LA County plans to flag restaurants with COVID-19 cases

The establishments will be added to a list of institutions and residential care facilities where the coronavirus has been detected.

Pressure builds for caps on third-party delivery commissions

Government officials in a number of cities are calling for limits of 5% to 15%.

Peter Cancro’s high-touch approach to growth

The longtime Jersey Mike’s CEO is proving Springsteen isn’t the only New Jersey local with a rock ’n’ roll mindset.

Senate’s $320B PPP re-up draws restaurants' fire

Small-business groups applaud the reallocation, but question why the loan process wasn’t fixed.

Little-known relief measure brings chains millions in aid

A change in depreciation schedules has entitled Chuy’s to a $3 million tax refund. Chipotle will also be a beneficiary.

Emerging Brands

Top 500: A changing of the guard in family dining

Daytime dining brands are stealing the mantle of old-guard three-meal concepts.

What will operations look like after states reopen dining rooms?

Most states are still drafting the guidelines, but a few glimmers have emerged.

Casa Ole’s parent names Pete Pascuzzi CEO

The ops veteran moves over from multiconcept franchisee Falcon Enterprises.

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