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.

Better communication, smarter training and an innovative approach to operations are essential for restaurants looking to navigate the new normal

Fast-casual concept was developed in 2018 to meet the growing demand for digital ordering; the owner also figured out a way to make third-party delivery profitable