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McDonald’s profit plunges 68%

Q2: U.S. same-store sales declined 8.7%; guest counts down, especially at breakfast.

Jersey Mike’s is financing $150 million remodel program amid pandemic

While other chains stopped remodels to save money during the crisis, Jersey Mike’s CEO Peter Cancro said: ‘We just kept going.'

Restaurant closure predictions cover the waterfront

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Forecasters seem to agree the storm is intensifying.

BJ’s closes dining rooms that had reopened in coronavirus easing

July infection spikes in California and elsewhere reduce units with indoor dining to 70% from 95% of system.

Outback Steakhouse parent Bloomin’ Brands says no layoffs helped brand sales bounce back

Casual-dining company sees a new strength in off-premise sales since coronavirus restrictions.

New owner of Logan’s Roadhouse, Gordon Biersch, Rock Bottom trims menus by 20%

Following an industry trend, SPB Hospitality said the pandemic has given the company a chance to rethink the size of their menus offerings.

Del Taco joining fried chicken wars, trimming menu

Same-store sales turn positive in Q3; pandemic recovery plan includes more menu innovation, mobile app giveaways, improving the drive-thru experience, adding delivery-only kitchen stations.

Dunkin’ Brands Group names Philip Auerbach chief digital and strategy officer as the parent of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins doubles down on customer engagement

Stephanie Meltzer-Paul and Santhosh Kumar promoted to SVPs of digital marketing and IT.

Sonic unveils new drive-in design as part of brand makeover

Sonic Drive-In’s new drive-in area has brighter colors, wider car docks, and a covered patio with lawn games.

Luby’s permanently closes 3 Fuddruckers, 13 cafeterias so far in fiscal year

While seeking sale, company restores some operations after coronavirus closures.