President-elect Joe Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan; includes $1,400 stimulus checks and $15 minimum wage

Jan 14, 2021

Biden was scheduled to outline the American Rescue Plan, which also includes $15 billion in a new grant program for small business owners, on Thursday night

The 10 trends that helped the restaurant industry survive in 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association

Jan 14, 2021

The survey of over 6,000 restaurant operators covers culinary trends, innovation, consumer preferences and more that kept some restaurants alive during COVID

Pandemic recovery will be uneven, but restaurants will emerge stronger, the NRA’s Hudson Riehle and BTIG’s Peter Saleh tell ICR attendees

Jan 12, 2021

Ghost kitchens, curbside delivery and retail sales are here to stay, the experts told the virtual conference

Here’s why Domino’s fortressing strategy is a winner for the takeout and delivery-heavy company

Jan 12, 2021

How Domino’s fortressing growth strategy, delivery dominance (sans third-party partnerships) and careful menu innovation led to pandemic-era success

Chipotle Mexican Grill commits to hiring 15,000 employees in company’s national hiring event

Jan 11, 2021

Chipotle is hosting a “Coast to Coast Career Day” on Thursday with the goal of filling mainly hourly crew member roles

Here’s what restaurant operators need to know about filing for an employee retention tax credit, according to a tax credit specialist

Jan 08, 2021

The CARES Act allows businesses to receive up to $5,000 per employee if they meet certain qualifications

Federal agency reopens PPP loans on Monday

Jan 08, 2021

$284 billion second round of program starts with community financial institutions and expands to other lenders later, the Small Business Administration says

Washington, D.C. restaurant workers targeted to receive vaccines starting Feb. 1, but other city and state vaccination schedules remain unclear

Jan 06, 2021

Chicago restaurant workers are not in line to be vaccinated until at least next month, city officials said

Del Taco pulls wraps off ‘Fresh Flex’ prototype

Jan 05, 2021

Design expands real estate options and offers third-party delivery pickup areas, double drive-thrus and parking for dining in cars

Applebee’s is testing its first drive-thru location

Jan 04, 2021

A Texas franchisee is evaluating how the addition of a drive-thru pickup window could impact off-premise service for the casual-dining brand