Restaurants Ready

Parent Brinker International update reports 82% of domestic restaurants offering dine-in, same-store sales down 25.6%

Burger brand says same-store sales shifted positive in last week of May as it provides update on coronavirus impact

Jack Li, founder of market research firm, said restaurants reliant on heavy office foot traffic could have longer recovery if telecommuting sticks

Company launches first-ever national ad campaign aimed at recruitment

Executives share tactics for building loyalty and giving employees a reason to come back

Chris Hollander, CMO of Panera Bread, and Gje Greene-Wallace, director of marketing for Fish City Grill, discussed how marketing messages have evolved in the age of coronavirus

The chain responds to franchisees looking to maintain a trimmed menu; sustainability chief also talks about making the supply chain stronger despite coronavirus challenges

Both leaders spoke during a panel on day three of the Restaurants Rise virtual event about how the chains learned to adapt during coronavirus pandemic

In his Restaurants Rise keynote, Jack Li said restaurants should focus on safety and menu innovation over recession-like meal deals