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Chipotle sales surge, thanks to digital

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

Major growth in online and mobile orders helped the chain emerge quickly from its early pandemic slump.

Financing

The Papa John's that John Schnatter built

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

The company’s founder has continued to criticize the company’s performance after his departure, but RB’s The Bottom Line says the problems began well before.

Financing

Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 21, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, founder of East West Hospitality Group, talking about private equity and international expansion.

Operations

San Francisco doubles indoor dining capacities

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2020

Restaurants can put up to 50% of their dining rooms back in use as of Nov. 3. The industry is expected to also benefit from a go-ahead for office workers to return.

Emerging Brands

Condado Tacos adds an industry vet as president

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

The growing full-service taco chain hired Scott Shotter, who most recently served as CEO at Back Yard Burgers.

Workforce

Colectivo Coffee hires labor law experts as some workers move to unionize

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 21, 2020

The small Midwestern coffee chain said it is struggling during the pandemic and is seeking to offer the truths about unionizing to its employees.

Marketing

Hawaii provides its unemployed with a $500 restaurant credit

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2020

The subsidy can only be used in the state's restaurants. Gratuities and catering orders are covered.

Technology

4 signs of the complicated relationship between restaurants and delivery companies

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2020

A new report shows how restaurants have come to depend on the services despite their downsides.

Operations

Buffet chain Country Cookin shutters all of its restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 20, 2020

The 13-unit chain, headquartered in Virginia, had operated since 1981.

Financing

Moody's says the restaurant industry's outlook has improved

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The bond rating service said the industry’s outlook has stabilized as business conditions have improved.

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