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Sizzler USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Six restaurants have permanently closed since the onset of the pandemic; the 62-year-old brand looks to reorganize to deal with the catastrophic business impacts of COVID-19, the company said Monday in a statement.

The Crack Shack to reach up to 50 locations with Savory investment

Crack Shack

Utah-based growth fund led by Andrew Smith announces investment in upscale fast-casual fried chicken brand and 2019 NRN Hot Concept winner; Savory to grow Crack Shack by three to five units in 2021.

Chick-fil-A testing ‘melty’ version of Original Chicken Sandwich

The Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich debuts same week as McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets; Jack in the Box also debuts spicy fried chicken product.

Bruxie reorganizes under new owners as L Catterton exits investment

Nancy Luna

TCGM Holding Company acquires fast-casual concept in asset sale; original location, closed since the onset of the pandemic, will reopen next week with focus on throwback sandwiches and concrete-style frozen custard desserts.

Will Congress come to the aid of the restaurant industry?

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NRA public affairs EVP Sean Kennedy gives his perspective; plus insight into the recent CDC report linking COVID cases to restaurants and what the joint-employer ruling means.

Cracker Barrel is getting ready to open a catering-only ghost kitchen, expand Maple Street Biscuit Company in 2021

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. reported a 39.2% decrease in same-store sales as full-service dining begins the slow climb back up from COVID-19-related challenges.

Menu Tracker: New items from Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread and Red Lobster

Plus additions at Bennigan’s, Bob Evans Restaurants, Coolgreens, Dog Haus, Dutch Bros Coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Hot Head Burritos, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Lemonade, Paris Baguette, PJ’s Coffee, Ruby Tuesday, Rusty Taco, Smokey Bones, Taco Bell Canada and Velvet Taco.

CDC removes recent guidance on aerosol COVID-19

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Agency says advice was ‘proposed’ and recommendations were posted Friday in error.

New York City indoor dining reopening restrictions leave some restaurants wondering, is it worth it?

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From the 25% capacity restrictions to filtration and contact tracing requirements, New York City restaurants have a lot to figure out before reopening on Sept. 30 in the next stage of COVID-19 guidance.

New CEO of Logan’s Roadhouse owner says pandemic-fueled menu streamlining will stick

Logan's Roadhouse

SPB Hospitality’s Jim Mazany, formerly of TGI Fridays, hopes to control delivery with in-house fleet; same-store sales at Logan's outperforming double digit declines in the casual-dining sector.