The $4 Million Question Facing The Cheesecake Factory
The rise of COVID cases is out of the Cheesecake Factory’s control. The same is true for decisions by state and local governments and the federal government’s stimulus package response. ...
July 2020
James Beard Employees Cite ‘Systemic Racism’ in Open Letter
As pervasive as the pandemic may be, it is not the only fraught challenge facing restaurants.
Denny's Relies on New Strengths to Navigate California Closures
Like many other full-service brands, Denny’s was rocked by COVID when the pandemic began in March.
3 Creative Ways to Leverage Beverage Partners and Bring Back Guests
As the state of the pandemic—and the restaurant industry—remains in flux, consumers are more cautious than ever about returning to dine-in service.
Bankrupt Bamboo Sushi Bought for $2 Million
Portland-based investment firm Sortis Holdings announced Tuesday that it acquired Bamboo Sushi parent Sustainable Restaurant Group out of bankruptcy for $2 million.
Pinstripes’ Journey from Best in Class to Safest in Class
Did Pinstripes CEO Dale Schwartz ever envision getting in the mask-enforcing business? About as much as he imagined staging a grand opening for 13 restaurants on a single day.
HEALS Act Would Cut Unemployment Benefits and Tweak Paycheck Protection Program
On Monday, GOP leadership in the Senate introduced a $1 trillion stimulus package—labeled the HEALS Act—that would deliver more checks to citizens, several tweaks to the Paycheck Protection Program ...
Trudy’s Texas Star to be Purchased for $6.5 million
Private equity firm Hargett Hunter Capital Management has agreed to purchase Texas-based chain Trudy’s Texas Star out of bankruptcy for $6.5 million.
O’Charley’s Refuses to Flinch During Pandemic
Don’t use the word “unprecedented” around the O’Charley’s office.
20 Foods on the Rise During COVID-19
The dining landscape has shifted dramatically since the coronavirus entered the U.S.
