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Punch Bowl's founder bets on what's next for millennials and Gen Zers

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2020

Robert Thompson has ideas about what those generations will embrace. Here are 3.

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Authorities come down hard on restaurants flouting COVID-19 rules

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2020

A number of areas are stepping up their policing efforts and increasing the penalties for violators. Meanwhile, more states are halting or reversing restaurants' re-openings.

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

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2020

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

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Coronavirus heroes and villains

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2020

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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