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Do you think the large brands like Shake Shack and Potbelly were right in returning their PPP funds?

April 27, 2020

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Do you think the large brands like Shake Shack and Potbelly were right in returning their PPP funds?

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Has COVID-19 hindered the sale of your pumpkin-flavored LTOs?

Does your menu still feature summer LTOs?

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If the House passes more funding this week for the PPP, will you apply?

If you have applied for a PPP loan, have you been approved?

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Have you taken steps to optimize your online menu in light of COVID-19?

Does the CARES Act go far enough in helping small business owners?

Has your restaurant applied for SBA loans?

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Have you had to let any workers go?

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Are you closing down your dining room amid COVID-19?

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Are you talking to your teams about the coronavirus?

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Have you launched a Super Bowl-inspired LTO?

Have you thought about using robotics in your kitchen?

Will The Melting Pot's new fast casual Italian brand be a success?

Will other cities follow's NYC's lead and ban cashless restaurants?

Are you concerned about government restrictions on single-use plastic and foam products?

Have you considered adding pick-up lockers for online and mobile orders?

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Are you planning any specials for Valentine's Day on Feb. 14?

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Does your company donate unused products to food banks?

Are you making any New Year's resolutions for your brand?

Do you provide employees anything special for the Christmas holiday?

Are you doing anything special to promote gift card sales this holiday season?

Do you have a plan in place to cut down on waste associated with delivery?

Does your company instruct employees to say "Happy Holidays" as opposed to "Merry Christmas?"”

What do you think about IHOP's decision to enter the fast casual market?

Do you provide customers recyclable utensils, cups and/or serveware?

How has the extreme cold front impacted your business?

Are you concerned about a possible French fry shortage?

Have you rolled out winter LTOs?

Will you be offering any Thanksgiving Day specials or promotions?

How frequently does your business respond to online customer complaints?

Do you have a separate space in your store(s) for pickup orders?

Do you have a strategy in place for third-party delivery?

What percentage of your leadership is female?

Will you sign The Hispanic Promise?

Is CBD a fad or a trend for foodservice?

How often do you attend foodservice conferences and/or trade shows?

What do you think about John Schnatter's letter to the NY Post?

What percentage of your sales goes toward your marketing budget?

Have you experienced chargebacks on online or mobile orders?

Have you considered signing bonuses to attract employees?

Have you ever consider adding gamification in your restaurant(s)?

Does your company offer bonuses to employees for recruiting other employees?

Do you let your franchisees control their own marketing?

Is having a joyful workplace part of your company's goal?

What's your top delivery challenge?

What percent of your leadership team is female?

Do you think the Hong Kong protests will damage Starbucks longterm?

Do you have a specific innovation strategy?

Have you seen any signs of a slowdown in sales?

Over the next year, where are you investing in technology upgrades?

Have you added a plant-based burger or chicken sandwich to your menu?

What is your top concern when choosing a new location for your brand?

Do you have a mobile app for your employees?

Do you consider delivery-only concepts real competition?

Are you worried about the rising costs of cheese, wheat and gas?

Do you offer dairy-free substitutions?

Has your company had a third-party food safety audit?

How big a challenge is GM retention at your brand?

What's your top concern when it comes to labor issues?

Are vegan-only restaurants here to stay?

Have you finalized your plans for your fall menu?

Are LTOs a large traffic driver for you?

Have you considered using a virtual kitchen?

Do you think the U.S. is headed into a recession next year?

Is it necessary to partner with all the third-party delivery companies?

Have you launched your fall menu yet?

Who manages your social media presence?

Would your business survive without the drive-thru?

How concerned are you about gun violence affecting your business?

What do you think of Chipotle's cash bonus?

Do you have international expansion plans?

Are food halls a fad or a trend?

What do you think about ghost kitchens?

Do you think your delivery operation needs improvement?

Have you added self-service kiosks or digital menu boards?

Are subscription meal services a fad or a trend?

Is 'fine casual' carving out an up-and-coming restaurant category?

Are "virtual restaurants" a fad or a trend?

Are you using robotics in your back-of-house operations?

When it comes to implementing new menu trends, what is your strategy?

Do you think Luckin Coffee can overtake Starbucks?

Do you think food trucks are sufficiently regulated?

Do you offer weather-related LTOs?

Does your company offer a customer app?

Do you think the Starbucks LTOs are unfair to employees?

Are fast casuals and QSRs moving further apart in menu pricing?

Do you collect customer data in an effort to tailor your messaging?

Are you running a Fourth of July-inspired LTO?

Do you use a ghost kitchen?

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