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How 27 restaurant companies performed in the first half, giving full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s initial impact How 27 restaurant companies performed in the first half, giving full picture of the coronavirus pandemic’s initial impact

In their most recent quarters, most restaurants still saw dramatic same-store sales declines, but with sequential improvements as weeks went on

Aug 25, 2020

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Red Robin's chief information officer Dean Cookson resigns Red Robin's chief information officer Dean Cookson resigns

Aug 24, 2020

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FAT Brands Johnny Rockets

Trending this week: FAT Brands announces its plan to acquire Johnny Rockets for $25 million Trending this week: FAT Brands announces its plan to acquire Johnny Rockets for $25 million

Aug 20, 2020

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Menu Tracker: New items from Hardee’s, Krystal and Bonefish Grill Menu Tracker: New items from Hardee’s, Krystal and Bonefish Grill

Aug 19, 2020

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From buffet chains to bowling lanes, the new CEO of Punch Bowl Social, John Haywood, explains his plan for 'eatertainment' concept From buffet chains to bowling lanes, the new CEO of Punch Bowl Social, John Haywood, explains his plan for 'eatertainment' concept

Aug 19, 2020

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Former Souplantation exec John Haywood named CEO of Punch Bowl Social Former Souplantation exec John Haywood named CEO of Punch Bowl Social

Aug 18, 2020

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Papa John’s, Darden investor Starboard Value seeks $300 million for blank-check acquisition

Papa John’s, Darden investor Starboard Value seeks $300 million for blank-check acquisition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Scott Lawton, CEO and founder of Bartaco, on why hospitality is safety, and the introduction of family packs to the menu

Scott Lawton, CEO and founder of Bartaco, on why hospitality is safety, and the introduction of family packs to the menu

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Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Dunkin’

Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Dunkin’

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johnny Rockets will return to its retro diner roots under new FAT Brands ownership

Johnny Rockets will return to its retro diner roots under new FAT Brands ownership

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Punch Bowl Social founder to develop 40,000- to 60,000-square-foot private social club for Millennials to eat, drink and work

Punch Bowl Social founder to develop 40,000- to 60,000-square-foot private social club for Millennials to eat, drink and work

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Punch Bowl Social CEO and founder Robert Thompson resigns

Punch Bowl Social CEO and founder Robert Thompson resigns

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Brinker banks on virtual brand It’s Just Wings growing into $150 million annual business

Brinker banks on virtual brand It’s Just Wings growing into $150 million annual business

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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The odds that a restaurant will default fell to 10% in July from 35% in April, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence

The odds that a restaurant will default fell to 10% in July from 35% in April, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Red Robin to resume pre-pandemic turnaround plan as it records quarterly loss of $56.3 million

Red Robin to resume pre-pandemic turnaround plan as it records quarterly loss of $56.3 million

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Landry’s brings premier products together in online marketplace

Landry’s brings premier products together in online marketplace

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Buffalo Wild Wings New CMO

Inspire Brands appoints Rita Patel as chief marketing officer of Buffalo Wild Wings

Inspire Brands appoints Rita Patel as chief marketing officer of Buffalo Wild Wings

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Chuy’s patios provide breathing room for sales growth during coronavirus pandemic

Chuy’s patios provide breathing room for sales growth during coronavirus pandemic

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Sheilina Henry to diversity role

Bloomin’ Brands promotes Sheilina Henry to diversity role

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items from Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Menu Tracker: New items from Bojangles, Cracker Barrel and Romano’s Macaroni Grill

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Texas Roadhouse ponders design changes to accommodate to-go sales

Texas Roadhouse ponders design changes to accommodate to-go sales

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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16 restaurant industry execs on the move in July 2020

16 restaurant industry execs on the move in July 2020

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Matchbox Food Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Matchbox Food Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Restaurants Rise: Experts discuss how to build a flexible workforce during the coronavirus pandemic

Restaurants Rise: Experts discuss how to build a flexible workforce during the coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Cheesecake Factory finds customers eager to dine out

Cheesecake Factory finds customers eager to dine out

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Maison Kayser in New York City looks to exit leases, report says

Maison Kayser in New York City looks to exit leases, report says

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Trending this week: Sonic unveils new drive-in design and more on Del Taco joining fried chicken wars

Trending this week: Sonic unveils new drive-in design and more on Del Taco joining fried chicken wars

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California Pizza Kitchen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

California Pizza Kitchen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Dine Brands Global, parent of Applebee’s and IHOP, plans to acquire more brands as competitors falter

Dine Brands Global, parent of Applebee’s and IHOP, plans to acquire more brands as competitors falter

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands says no layoffs helped brand sales bounce back

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands says no layoffs helped brand sales bounce back

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Ruby Tuesday hawking Nathan’s Famous hot dogs to earn extra revenue as a host, not ghost, kitchen

Ruby Tuesday hawking Nathan’s Famous hot dogs to earn extra revenue as a host, not ghost, kitchen

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

BJ’s closes dining rooms that had reopened in coronavirus easing

BJ’s closes dining rooms that had reopened in coronavirus easing

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Full-service sales growth appears to hit a pandemic wall, Black Box reports

Full-service sales growth appears to hit a pandemic wall, Black Box reports

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

New owner of Logan’s Roadhouse, Gordon Biersch, Rock Bottom trims menus by 20%

New owner of Logan’s Roadhouse, Gordon Biersch, Rock Bottom trims menus by 20%

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

BurgerFi OPES Acquisition agree to 100M deal

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions across the restaurant industry aren’t far off from last year’s pace in spite of coronavirus

Mergers and acquisitions across the restaurant industry aren’t far off from last year’s pace in spite of coronavirus

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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