Fast Casual

Metric rose 33.4% at U.S. units amid coronavirus restrictions after 9.9% increase in Q1

Adapted designs will have drive-thru lanes and walk-up windows to ensure social distancing in a post-pandemic world; company increases hourly wages by 10% as it begins to rehire furloughed workers.

Here’s what you may have missed this week around the world in restaurant and foodservice news

Chain accelerates rollout to appeal to customers eating at home

The president of the better burger chain accelerated plans already in place to fulfill customers’ needs

Florida gourmet deli chain blames pandemic closures, notes $6.4 million PPP loan

Fast-casual operator joins other restaurant companies in returning coronavirus relief