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. 

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.