Shortly after COVID-19 first started to spread in the U.S., restaurants sprang into action by supporting first responders who were tasked with fighting the virus in hospitals across the country. But as the pandemic dragged… Restaurants Put Employees First in COVID Response

Restaurants have been utilizing third-party delivery services for years, but what was previously just a convenient option for some customers became a necessity during the pandemic. These delivery services have fundamentally shifted the way people… Delivering to a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Customer

It’s always been personal for Skyler Blacknall. Growing up, his father was an entrepreneur, drawn to side hustles over the 9–5. But this lifestyle often found him grabbing quick, not-so-healthy food. And then tragedy struck.… Smoothie King Franchisee Overcomes Tragedy, Rejection to Reach His Dream

Subway is moving some of its operations from Milford, Connecticut, to Miami, according to the company. The new Miami office is scheduled to open in spring 2022. The New York Post reported consumer-facing departments will… Subway to Move Some of its Business to Miami

Torchy’s Tacos is moving forward with plans for an IPO, according to Bloomberg. The brand is reportedly working with Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Corp, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. The news outlet said the… Torchy’s Tacos Moves Closer to Potential IPO

After less than two months, CiCi’s Pizza has emerged from bankruptcy, equipped with a reorganization plan that “strengthened the corporate team, company operations and financial structure.” The brand—which operates just under 300 stores—is now owned… CiCi’s Pizza Emerges from Bankruptcy with New Game Plan

After less than two months, Cicis Pizza has emerged from bankruptcy, equipped with a reorganization plan that “strengthened the corporate team, company operations and financial structure.” The brand—which operates just under 300 stores—is now owned… Cicis Pizza Emerges from Bankruptcy with New Game Plan

Restaurants might truly, at last, be approaching the beginning of the end of COVID-19. That in itself is a phase that won’t be simple to navigate, but brings forth optimism nonetheless. Roughly a year removed… Guests Will Spend Twice as Much with Clean Restaurants

The Department of Labor is proposing to rescind a 2020 rule that limited the definition of a joint-employer, which the Biden administration views as harmful to workers’ rights. The rule was issued in January 2020… DOL Wants to Rescind ‘Unduly Narrow’ Joint-Employer Rule

In March 2020, Sean Kennedy recognized COVID-19’s arrival as a “shattering moment for the industry.” The National Restaurant Association’s EVP of public affairs crunched numbers as officials warned against dining out, and then, piece-by-piece, mandated… Restaurant Revitalization Fund ‘Amazing Step,’ But Work Remains