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Virtual food hall Local Kitchens raises $25M for expansion Virtual food hall Local Kitchens raises $25M for expansion

Hybrid ghost kitchen concept is designed to help restaurant brands expand to new markets with delivery/takeout

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Jun 28, 2021

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José Andrés reveals more about ThinkFoodGroup’s plans for Chicago José Andrés reveals more about ThinkFoodGroup’s plans for Chicago

Jun 25, 2021

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SBA remains silent on Restaurant Revitalization Fund confusion SBA remains silent on Restaurant Revitalization Fund confusion

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jun 24, 2021

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The SBA just canceled another round of restaurant relief payments: Here’s what we know so far The SBA just canceled another round of restaurant relief payments: Here’s what we know so far

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jun 23, 2021

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Here’s what operators should know after this first round of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Here’s what operators should know after this first round of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jun 18, 2021

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The restaurants that sued the SBA for discrimination received almost $1 million in Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants The restaurants that sued the SBA for discrimination received almost $1 million in Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jun 17, 2021

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Chefs on the Move: Springtime appointments at hotels and restaurants across the country

Chefs on the Move: Springtime appointments at hotels and restaurants across the country

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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New York launched an $800 million small business recovery grant program

New York launched an $800 million small business recovery grant program

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Seattle restaurants Salare and JuneBaby closed indefinitely after chef/owner Edouardo Jordan is accused of sexual harassment by 15 women in Seattle Times report

Seattle restaurants Salare and JuneBaby closed indefinitely after chef/owner Edouardo Jordan is accused of sexual harassment by 15 women in Seattle Times report

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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SBA halts restaurant relief payments to almost 3,000 women and minority-owned businesses following discrimination lawsuits

SBA halts restaurant relief payments to almost 3,000 women and minority-owned businesses following discrimination lawsuits

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Congress introduces a $60 billion replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Congress introduces a $60 billion replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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‘Get used to $15 wages now:’ How the labor crisis is rooted in rising wage demands

‘Get used to $15 wages now:’ How the labor crisis is rooted in rising wage demands

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Courts are challenging the Biden Administration’s prioritization of women and minorities for restaurant relief grants

Courts are challenging the Biden Administration’s prioritization of women and minorities for restaurant relief grants

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The Paycheck Protection Program has distributed almost $800 billion in small business loans

The Paycheck Protection Program has distributed almost $800 billion in small business loans

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Lettuce Entertain You in Florida? Multiconcept operator announces expansion plans

Lettuce Entertain You in Florida? Multiconcept operator announces expansion plans

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Restaurateur Sam Fox expands his empire with luxury hotel

Restaurateur Sam Fox expands his empire with luxury hotel

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Emerging Chains

Mercato Partners closes $100 million second round of funding for emerging restaurants

Mercato Partners closes $100 million second round of funding for emerging restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Loco Co-Op’s delivery co-operative puts power back in the hands of operators

Loco Co-Op’s delivery co-operative puts power back in the hands of operators

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund application portal is closing on May 24

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund application portal is closing on May 24

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The National Restaurant Association released guidance for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant recipients

The National Restaurant Association released guidance for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant recipients

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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SBA data confirms that the current Restaurant Revitalization Fund can’t meet demand

SBA data confirms that the current Restaurant Revitalization Fund can’t meet demand

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Meet the newest virtual restaurant brands from Dog Haus, Dickey’s and new indies joining the market share

Meet the newest virtual restaurant brands from Dog Haus, Dickey’s and new indies joining the market share

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The first round of Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants is about to be distributed

The first round of Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants is about to be distributed

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

The Small Business Administration has already received 186,200 Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications

The Small Business Administration has already received 186,200 Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund application is ‘like night and day’ compared to applying for PPP loans

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund application is ‘like night and day’ compared to applying for PPP loans

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The Small Business Administration announced that Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications will open on May 3

The Small Business Administration announced that Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications will open on May 3

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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A sample application of the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund just went live

A sample application of the SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund just went live

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

How HipCityVeg’s parent company is making $15 an hour minimum wage possible at every location

How HipCityVeg’s parent company is making $15 an hour minimum wage possible at every location

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The SBA just released more information on applying for restaurant grants

The SBA just released more information on applying for restaurant grants

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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President Biden signs PPP loan extension into law; application deadline is now May 31

President Biden signs PPP loan extension into law; application deadline is now May 31

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Senate passes PPP loan extension of two months through May 31; bill heads to President Biden’s desk

Senate passes PPP loan extension of two months through May 31; bill heads to President Biden’s desk

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Independent Restaurants

Here’s what restaurant operators need to know about the restaurant relief grants and the rest of the American Rescue Plan

Here’s what restaurant operators need to know about the restaurant relief grants and the rest of the American Rescue Plan

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions

Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette partner with Alchemista to bring their food to apartment building ‘vending machines’

Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette partner with Alchemista to bring their food to apartment building ‘vending machines’

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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House passes the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan; bill now heads to President Biden’s desk

House passes the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan; bill now heads to President Biden’s desk

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Independent Restaurants

Independent operators ‘meet’ with White House officials to advocate for financial relief

Independent operators ‘meet’ with White House officials to advocate for financial relief

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