Parent of Applebee’s and IHOP defers franchise fees

Predicting consumers will remain virus averse, Creator has made a to-go window that’s completely contactless

Fast-casual chain furloughs 10% of corporate staff to save costs during coronavirus outbreak; same-store sales dip 7.2% in the first quarter

White House creates restaurant-beverage industry panel to advise on coronavirus recovery

Quick-service chain implements franchisee relief, sick leave and safety protocols

Amid predictions about when and how businesses may start to fully reopen, experts paint a picture of a dramatically altered industry

Same-restaurant metric improves 4.7 percentage points in week ended April 5 with decline of 62.3%

The new 'Order Food' button was developed by Instagram to help drive digital orders for restaurants; plus, troubles at Yelp and Uber Eats launches phone ordering system  

The casual dining chain furloughs restaurant workers and cuts pay for remaining corporate staff to sustain business in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.