Restaurant Daily

Restaurants in New York are awaiting new clamp-downs, the third-party delivery market is shrinking, and there’s some skepticism around the DoorDash IPO.

Chick-fil-A sues poultry processors, the National Restaurant Association steps up its pressure on Congress and Sun Capital exits the industry.

Joe Biden gets an earful, restaurant sales struggle and Blue Smoke closes.

A new stimulus package could help restaurants, DoorDash takes aim at self-delivery, and Rick Bayless creates a YouTube channel.

A big industry auction is called off, a big merger is consummated, and restaurants defy new government orders to curtail their operations.

Chipotle introduces a new protein, DoorDash launches its IPO and the McRib is back, with a catch.

Ruby Tuesday gets the OK to be sold, more communities restrict restaurants and BurgerFi comes up with a chicken sandwich.

Torchy’s gets new investors, Bonchon gets a head headquarters and Washington state gets new delivery fee caps.

Wendy’s wants to buy NPC, Zaxby’s just got a cash infusion and tech companies are stepping up their contactless products.

More states add COVID restrictions, KFC unveils a new prototype and more franchisees join a McDonald’s discrimination lawsuit.

Restaurants push back on re-closings, Potbelly risks eviction from corporate headquarters and Chicago proposes a delivery fee cap.

More states and cities shut down dining rooms, more layoffs at Lettuce Entertain You, and more bidders for NPC International.

Go inside Chipotle’s innovative new Digital Kitchen, McDonald’s is doubling down on COVID safety and DoorDash has filed for its IPO.

Ruby Tuesday wants retirement funds, states warn of new rollbacks and DoorDash wants to help restaurants.

More cities crack down on dining, Lyft eyes delivery and Wendy’s grows its breakfast share.

McDonald’s is making over its tech offerings, a Stanford University study calls restaurants superspreader sites and Uber Eats’ acquisition of Postmates has received the green light.

NPC International has a big new bidder, Steak ‘n Shake has fewer locations, and McDonald’s might do plants.

The industry’s largest franchisee is looking to add 1,300 restaurants, Burger King’s largest franchisees is giving up its first shot at units that come up for sale, and Potbelly tempers its closing projection to a quarter of the prior tally.

PF Chang’s has a new takeout concept, Snap Kitchen has fewer snaps, and a look at Fuku’s new chicken sandwich.

Florida votes for a minimum wage hike, Reef Kitchens lands a major investment and a Panera franchisee tests beer and wine.

: McDonald’s faces another lawsuit, Starbucks is closing 100 U.S. stores, and Yum Brands has unloaded its Grubhub stock.

Taco Bell’s breakfast is hurting, Applebee’s chicken wings are soaring, and Dunkin’ restaurants are closing.

Chili’s consider making its virtual brand physical, Panera adds a new menu item and Denny’s wants its restaurants open longer.

Restaurant operators in California want a refund, dine-in service is being shutdown in many parts of Illinois, and Burger King is making over its drive-thrus.

Two chains go bankrupt, another chain lays off employees, and McDonald’s defends itself.