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Facing public pressure, Ruth's Chris will return $20 million PPP loan
Apr 23, 2020
The steakhouse chain faced criticism for receiving a federal loan designed for small businesses; other chains returning funds include Sweetgreen, Shake Shack
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Trending this week: Starbucks preparing to reopen stores in the U.S. and more on how the restaurant industry will be changed by coronavirus
Apr 23, 2020
White House coronavirus task force outlines phases for reopening restaurants and bars.
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Sweetgreen, Kura Sushi returning $16 million in Paycheck Protection Program funding
Apr 23, 2020
The chains join Shake Shack in returning relief funds earmarked for small businesses; many independent restaurants have not received funding
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Senate passes $484 billion coronavirus stimulus package that includes $310 billion to replenish small business loans
Apr 21, 2020
The bipartisan bill is expected to be approved by the House on Thursday and the President has indicated he will sign it