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Chipotle Mexican Grill to pay $25 million fine to settle DOJ food safety probe Chipotle Mexican Grill to pay $25 million fine to settle DOJ food safety probe

The agreement, which concluded that Chipotle restaurants in various cities failed to follow the company's established protocols to prevent sick employees from working, ends probe launched after the chain was hit by a wave of foodborne illness outbreaks

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Apr 21, 2020

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An early look at the impact of coronavirus on restaurant sales An early look at the impact of coronavirus on restaurant sales

Apr 21, 2020

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Exclusive: Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill, on the chain’s new normal in a post-pandemic world Exclusive: Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill, on the chain’s new normal in a post-pandemic world

Apr 21, 2020

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Chick-fil-A creates $10.8 million fund for franchisees to spend on local communities Chick-fil-A creates $10.8 million fund for franchisees to spend on local communities

Apr 20, 2020

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Shake Shack says it will return $10M PPP loan Shake Shack says it will return $10M PPP loan

Apr 20, 2020

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Apr 17, 2020

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Shake Shack gets $10 million Paycheck Protection Loan, cuts 1,000 workers

Shake Shack gets $10 million Paycheck Protection Loan, cuts 1,000 workers

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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The Anti-Goldilocks syndrome: Tiny bites and extra-large meals are dominating menus instead of ‘normal’ portions

The Anti-Goldilocks syndrome: Tiny bites and extra-large meals are dominating menus instead of ‘normal’ portions

byNancy Kruse, President

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

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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Noodles & Company sees sales improve after adding curbside pickup to 75% of restaurants

Noodles & Company sees sales improve after adding curbside pickup to 75% of restaurants

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Taco Bell and Steak ’n Shake

Menu Tracker: New items from Sonic Drive-In, Taco Bell and Steak ’n Shake

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Bloomin’ Brands readies standalone Aussie Grill by Outback

Bloomin’ Brands readies standalone Aussie Grill by Outback

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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10 leadership lessons for a post-coronavirus world

10 leadership lessons for a post-coronavirus world

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Why Urban Wok is seeing sales surge 200% amid COVID-19 crisis

Why Urban Wok is seeing sales surge 200% amid COVID-19 crisis

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Potbelly names Steven Cirulis CFO, strategy chief

Potbelly names Steven Cirulis CFO, strategy chief

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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MOD Pizza names Josh Guenser CFO

MOD Pizza names Josh Guenser CFO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Menu Tracker: New offerings from Panera Bread, Jack in the Box and Denny’s

Menu Tracker: New offerings from Panera Bread, Jack in the Box and Denny’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on March restaurant sales

Coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on March restaurant sales

byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM

Panera Bread starts selling groceries in wake of coronavirus pandemic

Panera Bread starts selling groceries in wake of coronavirus pandemic

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli parent company Focus Brands lays off 136 corporate employees

Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli parent company Focus Brands lays off 136 corporate employees

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How Wingstop is growing sales during the pandemic

How Wingstop is growing sales during the pandemic

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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How restaurant chains are catering to families, kids during the coronavirus pandemic

How restaurant chains are catering to families, kids during the coronavirus pandemic

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Restaurant companies like McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Shake Shack respond to coronavirus with closures, layoffs, other business updates

Restaurant companies like McDonald’s, Yum Brands, Shake Shack respond to coronavirus with closures, layoffs, other business updates

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Menu Tracker: New items and deals from Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Red Lobster and Einstein Bros. Bagels

Menu Tracker: New items and deals from Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Red Lobster and Einstein Bros. Bagels

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Coronavirus toll on Shake Shack: 29% plunge in same-store sales, 20% cut in corporate staff

Coronavirus toll on Shake Shack: 29% plunge in same-store sales, 20% cut in corporate staff

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Trending this week: Restaurant Brands International, FoodFirst Global and Yum Brands all respond to the coronavirus

Trending this week: Restaurant Brands International, FoodFirst Global and Yum Brands all respond to the coronavirus

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How Taco Bell, Chipotle, Just Salad and more restaurant chains are helping healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic

How Taco Bell, Chipotle, Just Salad and more restaurant chains are helping healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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7 restaurant and foodservice executives on the move

7 restaurant and foodservice executives on the move

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

San Francisco-based fast-casual Indian chain Curry Up Now looks to rapidly expand following a major investment from Liquid 2 Ventures

San Francisco-based fast-casual Indian chain Curry Up Now looks to rapidly expand following a major investment from Liquid 2 Ventures

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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

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

byGloria Dawson

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Emerging Chains

5 emerging restaurant chains with big growth potential

5 emerging restaurant chains with big growth potential

Emerging Chains

Detroit-style pizza concept Emmy Squared is building a cult following with its signature pies

Detroit-style pizza concept Emmy Squared is building a cult following with its signature pies

byGloria Dawson

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Panera implements emergency sick pay for employees; announces contactless delivery strategy during COVID-19

Panera implements emergency sick pay for employees; announces contactless delivery strategy during COVID-19

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Chipotle Mexican Grill gives 10% pay increase to hourly workers

Chipotle Mexican Grill gives 10% pay increase to hourly workers

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Research shows slowing sales growth at third-party marketplaces like Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats as the coronavirus pandemic changes the way consumers spend

Research shows slowing sales growth at third-party marketplaces like Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, and Uber Eats as the coronavirus pandemic changes the way consumers spend

byGloria Dawson

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