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Cheesecake Factory sees large unit size as a reopening advantage May 14, 2020 Even with social distancing measures, casual-dining company anticipates ‘meaningful sales volumes’ Socially distant dining: Here’s how reopened restaurants are updating operations May 13, 2020 Masks, gloves, plexiglass barriers, limited capacity and even expensive air filtration systems become the new normal for dine-in service California releases restaurant reopening guidelines with 'flexibility' on occupancy May 12, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is focusing on physical distancing rather than one-size-fits all seating caps; the rules provide glimpse into the state's new normal for dining. California restaurant owner says furloughed employees won’t come back to work because they’re making $1,000 a week in unemployment May 12, 2020 Businessman Mario Marovic talks about the challenges of reopening his 11 restaurants and bars, even after getting a PPP loan. Biglari closes 57 Steak ‘n Shake units permanently in Q1 May 12, 2020 CEO Sardar Biglari cites coronavirus pandemic’s impact on dining rooms Sustainable Restaurant Holdings files bankruptcy, seeks sale May 12, 2020 The parent of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish said the company could not survive the coronavirus-related shutdown STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
Socially distant dining: Here’s how reopened restaurants are updating operations May 13, 2020 Masks, gloves, plexiglass barriers, limited capacity and even expensive air filtration systems become the new normal for dine-in service California releases restaurant reopening guidelines with 'flexibility' on occupancy May 12, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is focusing on physical distancing rather than one-size-fits all seating caps; the rules provide glimpse into the state's new normal for dining. California restaurant owner says furloughed employees won’t come back to work because they’re making $1,000 a week in unemployment May 12, 2020 Businessman Mario Marovic talks about the challenges of reopening his 11 restaurants and bars, even after getting a PPP loan. Biglari closes 57 Steak ‘n Shake units permanently in Q1 May 12, 2020 CEO Sardar Biglari cites coronavirus pandemic’s impact on dining rooms Sustainable Restaurant Holdings files bankruptcy, seeks sale May 12, 2020 The parent of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish said the company could not survive the coronavirus-related shutdown STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
California releases restaurant reopening guidelines with 'flexibility' on occupancy May 12, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is focusing on physical distancing rather than one-size-fits all seating caps; the rules provide glimpse into the state's new normal for dining. California restaurant owner says furloughed employees won’t come back to work because they’re making $1,000 a week in unemployment May 12, 2020 Businessman Mario Marovic talks about the challenges of reopening his 11 restaurants and bars, even after getting a PPP loan. Biglari closes 57 Steak ‘n Shake units permanently in Q1 May 12, 2020 CEO Sardar Biglari cites coronavirus pandemic’s impact on dining rooms Sustainable Restaurant Holdings files bankruptcy, seeks sale May 12, 2020 The parent of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish said the company could not survive the coronavirus-related shutdown STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
California restaurant owner says furloughed employees won’t come back to work because they’re making $1,000 a week in unemployment May 12, 2020 Businessman Mario Marovic talks about the challenges of reopening his 11 restaurants and bars, even after getting a PPP loan. Biglari closes 57 Steak ‘n Shake units permanently in Q1 May 12, 2020 CEO Sardar Biglari cites coronavirus pandemic’s impact on dining rooms Sustainable Restaurant Holdings files bankruptcy, seeks sale May 12, 2020 The parent of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish said the company could not survive the coronavirus-related shutdown STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
Biglari closes 57 Steak ‘n Shake units permanently in Q1 May 12, 2020 CEO Sardar Biglari cites coronavirus pandemic’s impact on dining rooms Sustainable Restaurant Holdings files bankruptcy, seeks sale May 12, 2020 The parent of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish said the company could not survive the coronavirus-related shutdown STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
Sustainable Restaurant Holdings files bankruptcy, seeks sale May 12, 2020 The parent of Bamboo Sushi and QuickFish said the company could not survive the coronavirus-related shutdown STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
STK and Kona Grill brands begin reopening dining rooms with help of Paycheck Protection Program loans May 11, 2020 Parent The One Group Hospitality also launches ecommerce steak platform and home meal kits to turn around March same-store sales decline of nearly 56% Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
Buffalo Wild Wings to open ‘GO’ format unit in Georgia May 11, 2020 Casual-dining brand creates fast-casual version focused on off-premise sales Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
Ruth's Chris is reopening dining rooms, using QR codes for reading menus May 08, 2020 A dozen company restaurants are reopening in May; same-store sales decreased 83.5% in April at company stores. BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
BJ’s cuts back unit growth amid coronavirus pandemic May 07, 2020 CEO Greg Trojan cites ‘challenging times’ for delays, cancellations Load More first previous 1 2 3 next last Load More
