Shake Shack returns PPP funds

April 20, 2020

Although Shake Shack received a $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program, the burger chain is giving it back.

Tacos 4 Life co-founder on the permanent effects of COVID-19

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Austin Samuelson reveals how the pandemic has forever changed his operations strategy.

Hormel Foods closes plant over coronavirus outbreak

April 20, 2020

Hormel Foods has closed its food plant in Rochelle, Illinois on account of a coronavirus outbreak, according to a WTVO-TV report. County health department…

Shake Shack cuts jobs as Q1 same-store sales drop

April 17, 2020

Shake Shack Inc. released preliminary first-quarter results showing a 12.8% drop in same-store sales in the quarter, from the year-ago period, as the COVID-1…

Little Greek COO gives 12 tips on navigating COVID-19

Bryan St.George, COO, Little Greek Fresh Grill discusses how to establish proactive health conditions.

What's a Climatarian? Just ask Just Salad

April 17, 2020

Just Salad is hoping to inspire customers to eat "Climatarian" in celebration of Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) by offering $2 off three of its lowest-carbon…

Is your e-marketing strategy missing these 10 things?

by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC

Email is an often-overlooked and effective tactic in the marketing mix, and restaurants should use it to tell customers about delivery and carry-out specials…

Raising Cane's hosting virtual entertainment series

April 16, 2020

Due to COVID-19, important plans like weddings, graduation, trips and concerts have been postponed or canceled, but instead of focusing on those missed plans…

Starbucks looking to reopen some US cafes

April 16, 2020

Starbucks is exploring the possibility of allowing some cafes to take to-go orders, according to a letter to employees from Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson. He…

SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Two Small Business Administration programs designed to help businesses weather the pandemic — the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster…

Chicken Salad Chick pivots to 'Quick Chick' operations model

April 16, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick has quickly adapted operations to adhere to mandates across the nation suspending restaurant dine-in services by introducing online…

Lyft pilots delivery service for food, health supplies amid COVID-19 outbreak

April 16, 2020

Lyft is getting into the food and supply delivery business. Its latest pilot program — Essential Deliveries — allows drivers at the ride-sharing service to…

'Great American Pizza Party' rewards participants, supports pizzerias

April 16, 2020

Tomorrow, pizzerias nationwide will join The Great American Pizza Party, an event created to support pizza restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis. The event…

COVID-19 liability protection for restaurateurs + Edible Brands' new QSR

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Is your brand making the moves now to prevent COVID-19-related liability claims later? Today's podcast features two Messner Reeves LLP attorneys' expert…

Chick-fil-A locations encourage mobile, card payments over cash

April 15, 2020

A number of Chick-fil-A locations have stopped accepting cash or are encouraging customers to use alternate payment methods, as the restaurant chain takes a…

Coolgreens eliminates franchisee fees

April 15, 2020

While franchises all over the U.S. are waiving franchisees fees to help franchisees battle COVID-19, Oklahoma-based Coolgreens has taken it a step furthers and…

Muscle Maker gets in the grocery game

April 15, 2020

Following in the footsteps of chains like Panera Bread, Just Salad, and Modern Market, Muscle Maker Grill is offering groceries to customers ordering off its…

Celebs washing hands in support of restaurant employees, families

April 15, 2020

Celebrities like Backstreet Boys' Howie Dorough, comedian Joe Piscopo and Chef David Burke are doing their parts to remind people of the importance of washing…

Infographic: Global customers trust restaurants despite pandemic

After polling about 1,800 potential restaurant customers in five countries hit hard by the pandemic and at various stages of economic return, Revenue…

Potbelly hires former Panera exec as CFO

April 14, 2020

Potbelly Corporation has hired Steven W. Cirulis as SVP, CFO and chief strategy officer. Cirulis, who has been with Potbelly since December 2019 in a strategic…