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What was this week’s biggest restaurant industry news?

The coronavirus and restaurants’ reactions to it dominated industry news, but there were other developments as well. By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

Think you've been following industry news closely? Take this week’s Restaurant Business news quiz to see how well you’ve been following the latest developments, from the impact of the coronavirus on restaurants to new menu items at McDonald's.

 

 

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Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business
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