Restaurateurs respond to Senate's passage of stimulus package

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…

Wendy's North American sales up 15% 1st week of March, down 20% last week

Despite a successful re-entry into the breakfast daypart, Wendy's Q1 financials show the pain that even the largest QSRs are facing amidst pandemic…

Stimulus package to provide $350B in small business loans

March 25, 2020

The largest stimulus bill in U.S. history is almost reality, thanks to a deal struck this morning between the White House and U.S. Senate okaying $2 trillion…

Yelp findings show consumer interests in pandemic-stricken US

March 25, 2020

Yelp released its Coronavirus Economic Impact Report that shows some consumer trends developing amidst the nation's fight against COVID-19 infections…

Revention launches order/delivery bundle providing no-contact delivery

March 25, 2020

Revention, a restaurant order management provider, is offering an online ordering and delivery starter bundle, at a reduced price, as restaurants grapple with…

Online service launched for COVID-19 communications help

March 25, 2020

Despite, and also because of, the restrictions placed on restaurant businesses by the fight to end the spread of COVID-19, operators must continue to…

Yum Brands closing 7,000 stores globally due to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Yum Brands is closing 1,000 Pizza Hut Express outlets and at least 900 U.K. KFC stores in a group of 7,000 restaurant outlets the Louisville, Kentucky-based…

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…

National Restaurant Show canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns

March 24, 2020

The National Restaurant Association is canceling this year's show citing concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

PAR introduces contactless order solution for restaurants

March 24, 2020

PAR, a provider of cloud-based point-of-sale solutions to restaurants, has introduced a solution that utilizes its online ordering system and a QR code to…

Nathan's Famous gives 7,000 Angus burgers to food bank

March 24, 2020

Even as restaurant sales slow to a sputter, Nathan's Famous is reaching out to the communities around its stores to help out as many families struggle to make…

Major media industry player steps up to help restaurants

March 24, 2020

The restaurant industry is getting some public service announcement assistance from the television and newspaper industry. Cincinnati, Ohio-based media…

Wendy's gives drive-thru patrons free Jr. Frosties

March 24, 2020

Wendy's this week said it's giving every person placing a drive-thru order a free Jr. Frosty. The move to encourage drive-thru customers during the pandemic…

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…

Wendy's ceases most US carryout, McDonald's does so in UK, Ireland

March 23, 2020

QSRs are increasingly turning to blogs from their executives speaking directly to customers and shareholders to relay COVID-19 restaurant news, including the…

DoorDash launches #OpenForDelivery campaign to support restaurants

March 23, 2020

Over the past several days, cities and states have had to restrict the operations of restaurants, which may lead to the foodservice industry losing  $22…

Restaurant food distributors estimate losses of $24B in 3 months

March 23, 2020

The restaurant industry is hurting and so are its food distributors, who are expected to lose $24 billion over the next three months alone as the pandemic…

Bruster's postpones PJ Day due to pandemic

March 23, 2020

Bruster's announced its stores will postpone its annual PJ Day due to the restrictions placed on its business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The brand…

Yum China sees 'early signs of recovery'

March 23, 2020

Yum China Holdings, Inc. said that despite the "unprecedented scale and impact" of the pandemic across its locations in China, leadership at the company is…

Bill Kurtis using iconic voice to support restaurant industry

March 23, 2020

Television journalist Bill Kurtis known for his iconic voice is now using it to urge Americans to support the industry by ordering carryout and delivery as…