Restaurant Daily

Uncertainty remains about third-party delivery’s profitability; Outback’s new menu is boosting sales and BJ’s Restaurants is eyeing future strategic initiatives.

Chipotle cools on delivery, states update their COVID rules for restaurants, and Wendy’s gives its chicken sandwich a refresh.

Moody’s upgrades the restaurant industry, John Schnatter can't get over Papa John's and secret menus are trending in the digital underground.

An Applebee’s franchisee has filed for bankruptcy, winter is threatening to chill consumer spending, and restaurants urge governments to think hard about new data before they roll back dining room capacities.

A new eatertainment chain, fast-food chains ditch dining rooms, and governors push back on COVID requirements.

A major franchisee just picked up 41 IHOP locations, Famous Dave’s is going whole-hog on ghost kitchens and confusion is muddying PPP loan forgiveness.

 PPP forgiveness could carry a tax hit, a chicken supplier pays up for price fixing, and business travel faces a long comeback.

Wisconsin rolls back its rollback, Dave & Buster’s is coming back, and we have a new “potato in chief.”

Top LTOs, Panera’s roaring success with its coffee subscription, and another round in the breakfast wars between McDonald's and Wendy's.

Chains are handing their keys to lenders; customers are changing again, and Cracker Barrel’s investment in Punch Bowl Social gets scrutiny.

Tim Hortons plays hardball, the SBA is easing PPP forgiveness, and Famous Dave’s has another partner.

Indictments are being handed down over chicken prices, McDonald’s sales climbed last month, and grocery giant Kroger is opening ghost kitchens.

Ruby Tuesday goes bankrupt, the SBA starts deciding which PPP loans will be forgiven, and McDonald’s is rolling out a new bakery lineup.

Chick-fil-A wins another popularity contest, enviers of wings concepts are advised to pick another specialty, and Golden Corral’s largest franchisee goes bankrupt.

Some New York City restaurants could close again, Chuck E. Cheese ponders its next act, and McDonald’s has a new collaboration.

The next coronavirus wave could have devastating effects on restaurants, chains are getting the hang of TikTok, and independent restaurants are urging the Senate to help them.

Subway’s bread may or may not be bread, Jason’s Deli closes units and Disney is laying off restaurant workers.

Arby’s invests in a tech company, Pizza Hut and its largest franchisees continue to squabble, and fires in California destroy one of the nation’s top-rated restaurants.

Shake Shack is re-imaging what hospitality means, Papa John’s is seeing robust sales, and Postmates’ revenue rose more than 100% last quarter.

A lot of chains filed for bankruptcy, two industry vets create a new concept, and Chicago opens up its restaurants.

Another state is fully reopening its restaurants, franchise rules could get an overhaul, and some restaurants are having a tough time finding heaters.

Darden has slashed its support staff, Pizza Hut might lose a lot of locations, and 7-Eleven is trying to get in on the pizza delivery game.

McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast could be done for, delivery services are under scrutiny again, and catering gets some relief in Washington.

Crack Shack gets some cash, more companies get into third-party delivery, and Chipotle is bringing back its popular carne asada.

Sizzler goes bankrupt. Crowdfunding gets popular, more restaurants can’t pay rent and restaurant subscription services.