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Papa John’s reports nearly 27% same-store sales growth in April, the strongest month in company history Papa John’s reports nearly 27% same-store sales growth in April, the strongest month in company history

Quick-service pizza restaurant attributes strong Q1 and first month of Q2 to menu innovation and the strength of the pizza delivery model

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

May 6, 2020

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Some Wendy’s restaurants stop selling burgers amid coronavirus-induced beef shortage Some Wendy’s restaurants stop selling burgers amid coronavirus-induced beef shortage

May 5, 2020

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App promotions, dollar deals and expanded delivery boost Del Taco during pandemic App promotions, dollar deals and expanded delivery boost Del Taco during pandemic

May 5, 2020

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Starbucks to reopen 85% of company stores the week of May 4 Starbucks to reopen 85% of company stores the week of May 4

byJoanna Fantozzi

May 5, 2020

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Taco Bell CEO Mark King: The COVID-19 crisis is ‘accelerating the future’Taco Bell CEO Mark King: The COVID-19 crisis is ‘accelerating the future’

May 4, 2020

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Despite coronavirus, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's same-store sales soar in Q1 Despite coronavirus, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's same-store sales soar in Q1

May 1, 2020

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Taco John’s names Barry Westrum CMO

Taco John’s names Barry Westrum CMO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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El Pollo Loco triples delivery, online order sales during coronavirus pandemic

El Pollo Loco triples delivery, online order sales during coronavirus pandemic

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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3 more Chick-fil-A employees test positive for coronavirus

3 more Chick-fil-A employees test positive for coronavirus

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Trending this week: 15 Chick-fil-A employees test positive for COVID-19 and more on the best strategies for reopening restaurants

Trending this week: 15 Chick-fil-A employees test positive for COVID-19 and more on the best strategies for reopening restaurants

Dunkin’ Brands Group responds to sales decline and safety concerns

Dunkin’ Brands Group responds to sales decline and safety concerns

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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McDonald’s coronavirus recovery plan: Reboot sluggish breakfast sales, consider keeping limited menu

McDonald’s coronavirus recovery plan: Reboot sluggish breakfast sales, consider keeping limited menu

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Drive-thru, expanded delivery is paying off for McDonald’s during COVID-19 pandemic

Drive-thru, expanded delivery is paying off for McDonald’s during COVID-19 pandemic

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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

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

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Taco Bell’s late-night and breakfast sales hit hard by COVID-19

Taco Bell’s late-night and breakfast sales hit hard by COVID-19

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Boston Market acquired by Engage Brands of Rohan Group of Companies

Boston Market acquired by Engage Brands of Rohan Group of Companies

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Franchise group leans on parent IHOP brand in dining-room reopenings

Franchise group leans on parent IHOP brand in dining-room reopenings

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Nathan’s Famous will repay $1.2 million Paycheck Protection Program loan

Nathan’s Famous will repay $1.2 million Paycheck Protection Program loan

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Report: 15 Chick-fil-A employees test positive for COVID-19

Report: 15 Chick-fil-A employees test positive for COVID-19

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Detroit Popeyes franchisee issues coronavirus bonus pay

Detroit Popeyes franchisee issues coronavirus bonus pay

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Report: McDonald’s same-store sales improving, but still down in April

Report: McDonald’s same-store sales improving, but still down in April

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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Chick-fil-A on reopening dining rooms: We'll do it on our terms

Chick-fil-A on reopening dining rooms: We'll do it on our terms

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Menu Tracker: New items from Nathan’s Famous, Papa Murphy’s and Bahama Breeze

Menu Tracker: New items from Nathan’s Famous, Papa Murphy’s and Bahama Breeze

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Ruth’s Chris, Fogo de Chao and other restaurant groups that received Paycheck Protection Program loans

Ruth’s Chris, Fogo de Chao and other restaurant groups that received Paycheck Protection Program loans

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

Subway names Mike Kehoe president of new merged region

Subway names Mike Kehoe president of new merged region

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Domino’s same-store sales up 7.1% in first few weeks of Q2, despite coronavirus uncertainty

Domino’s same-store sales up 7.1% in first few weeks of Q2, despite coronavirus uncertainty

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Senior Vice President of Famous Dave’s, Al Hank, on how the brand’s new smaller footprint gave it a leg-up during the coronavirus pandemic

Senior Vice President of Famous Dave’s, Al Hank, on how the brand’s new smaller footprint gave it a leg-up during the coronavirus pandemic

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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McDonald’s Corp. and franchisees coordinate on reopening dining rooms, free meals for first responders

McDonald’s Corp. and franchisees coordinate on reopening dining rooms, free meals for first responders

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Taco Bell turns headquarters into giant drive-thru for truckers

Taco Bell turns headquarters into giant drive-thru for truckers

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

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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

byAlan Liddle, Senior Data & Events Editor

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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

byNancy Luna, Senior editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Subway enhances safety protocols in coronavirus response

Subway enhances safety protocols in coronavirus response

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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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

Jack in the Box names Darin Harris CEO

Jack in the Box names Darin Harris CEO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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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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