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7 ways the CARES Act could hurt restaurants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The National Restaurant Association this week sent letters to leaders at the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration asking for clarification — and in…
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2 restaurateurs' views over 2 weeks of US pandemic
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
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COVID-19 blindsided restaurateurs right from start, Ohio poll shows
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As early as March 8, as COVID-19 restrictions in the U.S. were just beginning, Ohio restaurateurs were hit with a sucker punch that knocked sales down 20…
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The Big Shift: Transition to 'delivery only' tough, but potentially lifesaving
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The pandemic that has now got the U.S. restaurant industry in a stranglehold is forcing many brands to delivery-only operations, which not only is requiring…
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Is your restaurant speaking the COVID-19-era customer's language?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The seismic shift that COVID-19 has put on everything about restaurant "life as usual" demands an equally substantial shift in marketing and communication…
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Adapting to the new normal: Vendors offer free services to restaurant operators
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurant operators are scurrying to completely revamp operations to meet the needs of a more or less "locked-in" customer through delivery, drive-thru and…
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Sales falling at 70% of US restaurants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The restaurant industry is reeling, according to the most recent data collected by Black Box Intelligence, and unfortunately, that's expected to increase.
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Amidst the pandemic's pandemonium, restaurants reach out to help
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There is no doubt that the current pandemic will have a riveting effect on all business, including restaurants. Despite that, some brands are still reaching…
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White Castle's pandemic response shows QSR strains amid dine-in closings
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
With five states closing in-restaurant dining, we talk to one QSR affected by the closures in response to the pandemic and how it's affecting operations for…
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From bento boxes, to boozy breakfasts, K2 bakes up offbeat brands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
California born and bred restaurant brand innovator, K2, is on a mission to wake up limited service, among other dining categories. In today's podcast, K2 CEO…
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How the restaurant industry is staying the course during the pandemic
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As coronavirus is officially dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization, restaurant brands are doing their best to adapt.
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American QSR customers enter their 'blue mood'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What do purple food, an illegal South American bean and a funky blue fungus on corn have in common? According to Technomic, they're all proven, promising food…
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Navigating QSR social media 'landmines' on way to customer conversions
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A digital marketing expert speaking at last week's Mid-America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, Ohio said all the data points to the fact that QSRs and social…
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Pincho CEO: Simplified operations + empowered teams = growth
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A hundred stores in five years is an ambitious growth plan for any brand, but Pincho co-founder and CEO Otto Othman thinks the popularity of the brand in Miami…
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Has your QSR's social media strategy got a hole in it?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A digital marketing expert speaking at the Mid-America Restaurant Expo this week said many restaurant brands have voids in their social media marketing…
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Wendy's to pay $400K to settle Massachusetts child labor issues
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Wendy's has changed its child labor practices following a investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general.
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QSRs say 'XO, XO' during Valentine's Week
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
When plucking the petals off the "loves me, loves me not" daisy, QSRs have definitely landed on "loves me," with a bevy of offerings this Valentine's Week…
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US restaurants vs coronavirus: The very real things US brands can do now
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
No, the coronavirus is not a major health threat in the U.S. at this time. But the fact is, that could quickly change, and there are some very real…
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Moving from pizza to pistachio doughnuts: Chicago restaurateur says it's a natural
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Ask a pizzaiolo the key to mastering the pie and you'll likely hear it's the dough. Chicago restaurateur Rich Labriola won't argue that point. In fact, he's so…
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Dillas Quesadillas founder on the value of following 'Jennifer' while feeding the 'Gator'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Dillas Quesadillas founder, Kyle Gordon, comes off as the kind of laid-back guy you'd have a beer with. But don't let looks deceive:This one-time college kid…
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