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States eye bills extending business interruption insurance for COVID-19 closings

Measures in at least four states would require insurers to drop pandemic exemptions retroactively.

Coronavirus heroes and villains

The COVID-19 crisis is as much a test of character as it is of financial resilience. And some parties are clearly failing.

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Restaurants come up with novel ideas to deal with novel virus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is scaring customers away, but some operators are trying to drum up business with a little creativity.

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What Trump’s emergency plan means for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

The president aired a number of extraordinary economic measures last night in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the ones of particular importance to restaurants.

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What restaurant employers can do to contend with coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2020

According to a law firm specializing in employment issues, here are some guidelines to keep in mind.

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Noodles ready for return to ‘strong unit expansion’

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 27, 2020

With same-store sales growth and operational improvements, the fast casual says it plans to open 10 to 15 new units this year.

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Mooyah rolls out its first new prototype

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2020

The redesign includes closing off the previously open kitchen and adding a dedicated off-premise pickup area.

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12 reveals from this week’s big restaurant event

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

The three dozen chains participating in the ICR Conference provided plenty of aha moments. Here’s a sampling of the surprising tidbits that were aired.

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