The prolonged partial shutdown of restaurants tied to COVID-19 could trigger a WARN Act notice; one provision of the law protects employees who have experienced reduced hours for six months.

Industry veteran joins brand after roles at Jack in the Box, Whataburger and McDonald’s

Tents are allowed with 50% open sides and igloos need to have proper ventilation, among other requirements

Zink believes the concept is poised for success post-COVID after reopening in May

Bloomin’ Brands’ prime steakhouse concept beefs up ‘events and catering’ model

The fast-casual chain is also offering an online resource library to help workers navigate voting process; Noodles joins other brands offering voting PTO such as Cava and &pizza.

Utah-based growth fund led by Andrew Smith announces investment in upscale fast-casual fried chicken brand and 2019 NRN Hot Concept winner; Savory to grow Crack Shack by three to five units in 2021.

Operators stayed afloat by literally liquidating their liquid assets

Six restaurants have permanently closed since the onset of the pandemic; the 62-year-old brand looks to reorganize to deal with the catastrophic business impacts of COVID-19, the company said Monday in a statement.

Agency says advice was ‘proposed’ and recommendations were posted Friday in error