Restaurant chains closing or moving to off-premise in light of coronavirus

Mar 20, 2020

Nation’s Restaurant News will update this list as more large chains alter their policies to protect customers during the COVID-19 pandemic

In-N-Out closes dining rooms but unlike its rivals, the chain doesn't offer delivery for social distancing burger fans

Mar 20, 2020

Chain says 'take-out and drive-thru orders' are the only options for consumers but lack of delivery could be a problem as California governor orders residents to 'Stay at Home'

Chipotle Mexican Grill joins fray of chains closing dine-in operations to limit spread of coronavirus

Mar 17, 2020

Delivery and carryout remain open to customers of its 2,600 stores

To slow the spread of coronavirus, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Chipotle, Panda Express, Shake Shack, Starbucks move to off-premise only operations

Mar 16, 2020

Restaurant chains across the U.S. close dine-in operations, cut employee shifts, reduce operating hours; making delivery/carryout is the main focus

Tech Tracker: Big delivery and off-premise moves by McDonald’s, Dunkin’, Panda Express, Inspire Brands

Mar 03, 2020

McDonald’s and Dunkin’ add new delivery options; Chowbotics’ Sally the robot plans to expand her vending machine menu

Arby’s names former Procter & Gamble executive Patrick Schwing CMO

Mar 02, 2020

Schwing will be succeeding now-president Jim Taylor as chief marketing officer for the quick-service company owned by Inspire Brands

Feb 27, 2020

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Menu Tracker: New items from Arby’s, Dunkin’ and KFC

Feb 20, 2020

Plus new products from Checkers & Rally’s, Church’s Chicken, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Grumpy’s Restaurants, Huddle House, Jack in the Box, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Velvet Taco and White Castle

Inspire Brands names Brendan Mauri as Rusty Taco president

Feb 18, 2020

Industry veteran previously served as senior director of marketing for fast-casual brand

Labor market: Restaurant chains turn to creative solutions to retain managers, hourly workers

Feb 04, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Red Robin, Taco Bell and Shake Shack among chains rethinking employee perks to address limited labor pool