CEO of Brio and Bravo casual dining brands says 71 closed restaurants might not reopen if COVID-19 crisis lasts much longer
FoodFirst Global CEO Steve Layt was about to launch a bullish turnaround for each brand then the ‘rug got pulled’ with the coronavirus outbreak, he tells NRN.
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Here’s what the $2 trillion economic stimulus plan does for restaurants
House passes massive legislative package and sends it to the President for signature.
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The National Restaurant Association Education Foundation launches an employee fundraising campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with Guy Fieri
“Restaurant Relief America” launched with Guy Fieri and the NRAEF as an employee relief fund to help restaurant workers in need.
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Yum Brands, parent to KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger Grill, gives $1,000 bonus to all company-owned restaurant general managers
COVID-19 outbreak forces Yum Brands to close 7,000 global restaurants
Troubled Pizza Hut division closes 1,000 express units but still looking to hire 30,000 workers.
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Best safety practices for delivery and takeout in the COVID-19 age
Ecolab manager offers advice on methods and protocols in off-premise food amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Parent of Burger King, Popeye’s, Tim Horton’s outlines coronavirus response
Restaurant Brands International will offer paid sick leave, commits to help franchisees.
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Working Lunch: The latest on coronavirus’ impact on the restaurant industry
How the relief bill affects restaurants, how the industry is helping communities in the time of crisis, and more.
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Domino’s launches custom contactless delivery during coronavirus crisis
Domino’s is now offering contactless delivery where orders can be placed anywhere a customer wants for safe and healthy pickup during the COVID-19 crisis.
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How to deal with landlords in the COVID-19 pandemic
Some brands already have warned on April rent payments; independents create coalition to assess liabilities.
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