Trending this week: Panera Bread starts selling groceries and more on where restaurant workers can get financial help during the coronavirus crisis

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Bravo and Brio owner seeks buyer, files for bankruptcy protection

FoodFirst Global Restaurants says 71 of 92 casual dining restaurants remain temporarily closed amid coronavirus outbreak.

First Watch, after trying off-premise model, decides to close units

Brand cites worker well-being as it temporarily shutters company restaurants amid coronavirus.

Red Robin temporarily closes 35 restaurants, cuts 50 corporate jobs due to coronavirus

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The casual dining chain furloughs restaurant workers and cuts pay for remaining corporate staff to sustain business in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Where restaurant workers can get financial help during the coronavirus crisis

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Relief funds for industry employees that have been laid-off, furloughed or had hours reduced, organized by city and state.

McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' step up coronavirus safety procedures for employees

Chains are providing masks for employees; Chick-fil-A is requiring guests to swipe their own credit cards

Panera Bread starts selling groceries in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Panera Grocery offers bread, dairy and produce applicable for loyalty program rewards.

McDonald's to save $1 billion by reducing remodels, halting new unit growth

Coronavirus impact: March same-store sales drop 13.4% in the U.S.; CEO Chris Kempczinski takes a 50% pay cut.

Rebuilding Sales with Delivery 2.0 & Tactical Take-Out

With the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant industry has been forced to adapt quickly.

Tilman Fertitta seeks added $250 million to shore up liquidity amid coronavirus

Incremental debt at least 15% would grow outstanding facility to $2.5 billion, Reuters says.

Global Franchise Group names Paul Damico CEO

Former Naf Naf executive joins parent to Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick and other brands.

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