Trending: $2.2T COVID relief bill includes $120B for restaurants

$2.2 trillion COVID relief bill includes $120 billion for restaurants

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Chains excluded from restaurant grant program proposed as part of HEROES Act; grants are geared for independent restaurants, food trucks and bars in underrepresented communities with a focus on women- and minority-operated establishments.

Restaurants could be violating WARN Act – here's what you need to know

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The prolonged partial shutdown of restaurants tied to COVID-19 could trigger a WARN Act notice; one provision of the law protects employees who have experienced reduced hours for six months.

Darden Restaurants Inc. finds consumer demand exceeds limited COVID-19 capacity

COVID-19 restrictions continue to limit possible in-restaurant seating at Olive Garden, other casual-dining restaurants, CEO Gene Lee says.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr. & Hardee’s and Culver’s

Plus additions from Bartaco, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Corner Bakery, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, Metro Diner, Nékter Juice Bar, Penn Station East Coast Subs, Plant Power Fast Food, Tacos 4 Life and Velvet Taco.

Roy Rogers co-owner Jim Plamondon on his family legacy, increasing same-store sales and the rebirth of the historied brand

Plamondon explains the chain’s menu strategy and customer loyalty in this week’s episode of Extra Serving.

Chains expand pandemic-fueled menu trims, tweaks and discounting

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Pandemic menu moves: Outback Steakhouse reduces Bloomin' Onion price by up to $3, adds combo value meals; IHOP debuts happy hour menu; Pizza Hut introduces promotional pricing on signature pan pizza.

California to stop controversial third-party delivery tactic in 2021

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Fair Food Delivery Act, which prevents delivery operators from delivering food without a restaurant’s consent; Grubhub welcomes rule that levels the playing field.

Restaurants in fight for survival, House panel is warned

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Owners and employee representatives urge more federal aid in subcommittee hearing as adjournment nears.

Report: Pizza Hut LLC pressures NPC International to delay auction of 900 Pizza Hut franchise locations

The latest comes a month after the bankrupt Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee agreed to close roughly 300 Pizza Hut restaurants.

Fleming’s lays off private-dining directors, moves to hybrid regional teams

Bloomin’ Brands’ prime steakhouse concept beefs up ‘events and catering’ model.