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Financing

Dave & Buster’s appears to be climbing out of its pandemic misery

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 14, 2020

The food-and-games chain has reopened more than 70% of its stores and reported some same-store sales improvement in September.

Operations

Wingstop’s sales juggernaut continues into Q3

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 06, 2020

The wing chain reported same-store sales up more than 25% for the latest quarter, according to preliminary financial results.

Operations

What will Chuck E. Cheese look like post-bankruptcy?

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 05, 2020

Expect the food-and-games chain to be more focused on tech and at-home experiences as it navigates the most challenging period in its history, CEC Entertainment’s CEO says.

Financing

After pandemic struggles, Noodles appears to be on an upswing

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2020

The fast-casual chain, which saw double-digit same-store sales declines earlier in the pandemic, is reporting brighter Q3 numbers.

Operations

Jason’s Deli has closed 22 units since the pandemic began

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2020

The fast-casual chain said the permanent shutters came as a result of “tough decisions because of current circumstances.”

Operations

Consumers rate which chains are taking COVID safety seriously

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 30, 2020

New Technomic consumer data shows which restaurants are adhering to social distancing, personal protective equipment and more.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese creditors say the company is moving too quickly on a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2020

CEC Entertainment’s unsecured creditors say the company’s lenders are pushing a quick sale that would result in an artificially low price.

Operations

How Shake Shack went from zero to 60 on curbside pickup

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 29, 2020

Pre-pandemic, curbside pickup wasn’t even on the burger chain’s radar. Now, it’s one of many ways the brand is reimagining itself.

Emerging Brands

5 things to know about: Tacos 4 Life

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 25, 2020

How a mission-driven taco concept shook up its under-utilized drive-thrus during a crisis.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s watchers wonder if the chain will declare bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2020

Media reports about the company’s latest going concern warning sent the chain’s stock price plummeting, but some say it might have a chance to rebound.

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