Restaurants

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The Rise and Fall of Chuck E. Cheese, Which Just Filed for Bankruptcy

The chain's parent company, CEC Entertainment, filed for Chapter 11 on Thursday, citing pandemic-related reasons.

				
Free Webinar | June 30: How Can Restaurants Thrive In Today's New NormalJoin chef and restaurateur Peter Merriman as he discusses reopening strategies, rethinking business models, resetting diners' expectations and more.

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9 Bloody Brilliant Ways Businesses Are Navigating Meat PricesEveryone from hot-dog distributors to French restaurants are finding innovative solutions.

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Win $1,000 to DoorDash and Support Your Favorite Restaurants From HomeRestaurants are reopening, but who wants to rush back?

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5 Ways Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for ReopeningGet out ahead of training and scheduling.

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Restaurants are businesses that make and sell food. Chain restaurants are a business model where a series of restaurants are owned and operated by a single parent company. Some well-known chain restaurants include Outback Steakhouse, Red Robin and P.F. Chang’s.