U.S. arm of Le Pain Quotidien files bankruptcy, agrees to sell units to Aurify Brands LLC
All 98 domestic units of the bakery-cafe chain closed in coronavirus pandemic, but Aurify plans to reopen 35 locations.
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In-N-Out Burger sues Zurich American Insurance over denial of COVID-19 claim
The iconic Southern California quick-service chain joins the fray of restaurants seeking insurance coverage for business losses tied to the pandemic.
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House overwhelmingly passes bill to extend Paycheck Protection Program and make it more flexible
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Industry leaders see hope for bipartisan support in the Senate.
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Al fresco dining becomes solution for full-service restaurants
Restaurants take it to the streets, parking lots and sidewalks to make up for limited capacity in their dining rooms.
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Cracker Barrel’s post-pandemic strategy: testing beer and wine program, rolling out new menu
The family dining chain has reopened 505 restaurants — more than 75% of its portfolio — for limited dine-in.
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Popeyes unveils updated logo, pilots new domestic design
Chicken brand taps into New Orleans roots for remodeled restaurant in Marrero, La.
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John Fuller named CEO and president of Wahlburgers
The former Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CEO takes helm as chain plans expansion.
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Restaurant chain CEOs, brands respond to political unrest
Leaders from Taco Bell, Starbucks, Wingstop reach out to employees as restaurants post on social media in response to protests.
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Dine Brands Global hires search firm Spencer Stuart to replace CEO Steve Joyce
Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Taco Bell and Krystal
Plus items from Cousins Subs, Krystal, Lion’s Choice, Nékter Juice Bar, Sweetcatch Poke, Texadelphia, Velvet Taco and Yoshinoya America.
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