Restaurant News

• Man dies from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after walking into Alabama restaurant filled with cops
  
  Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson said that the shooting took place at Cindy's Cafe at Tuesday around noon.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 8 Jul 2020.
• San Francisco tech CEO kicked out of restaurant following racist rant caught on camera
  
  Though the tech CEO issued an apology, saying in part, "My behavior in the video is appalling," the family believes he's just "trying to save face."
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Miami gyms and restaurants with outdoor dining CAN stay open
  
  Mayor Carlos Gimenez reversed his decision to close restaurants and gyms on Tuesday after meeting with medical experts and industry leaders in Miami-Dade County.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Tilman Fertitta calls for federal virus rules, says it's 'ridiculous' to open and re-close businesses
  
  Landry's CEO Tilman Fertitta discussed the issues facing restaurants and other businesses as economic reopenings are paused or rolled back across the country on CNBC's "Power Lunch."
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Are indoor dining delays the final straw for restaurants?
  
  "Anybody that thinks that outdoor dining is a solution needs to have their head examined," said one restaurant owner.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Here are some of the restaurant chains that received millions in government payroll loans
  
  P.F. Chang's, Ruby Tuesday, T.G.I. Friday's and Five Guys are among the companies that received millions in PPP loans.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Park Slope, Brooklyn, Gets a Beer Garden Built Into a Garage
  
  A new spot from the owners of Kosaka, outdoor dining at La Mercerie and more restaurant news.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Two Chefs Moved to Rural Minnesota to Expand on Their Mission of Racial Justice
  
  Mateo Mackbee and Erin Lucas left Minneapolis for a small central Minnesota community, where they are using their restaurant, bakery and farm to promote diversity and teach children about food.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Michigan tourism industry says this is "a year simply to survive"
  
  "It really feels like we're walking into the middle of the war every single day, just trying to tread, keep our head above water," said one restaurant owner.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Big Boy restaurants replace iconic mascot with obscure character named Dolly
  
  Sometimes, even big boys have to move on.
  Fox News.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Reopening Chicago: 5 businesses fined for failure to follow Phase 4 COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
  
  Chicago officials said most bars and restaurants heeded warnings about COVID-19 social distancing rules over the holiday weekend.
  ABC News.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Coronavirus shielders: 'We're a bit forgotten'
  
  As pubs and restaurants reopen across England, Newsbeat speaks to people who are shielding at home.
  BBC News.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Uber Acquires Food Delivery Service Postmates for $2.65 Billion
  
  Uber hopes the to-go trend continues as restaurants and bars reopen across the country.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Restaurant Brands' Digitization Aids, Comps Woes Linger
  
  Restaurant Brands (QSR) is likely to benefit from various sales-building initiatives. However, coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt comps.
  Zacks.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Coronavirus: What are the new rules when pubs reopen?
  
  Pubs and restaurants in England can now reopen, but do I need to book ahead?
  BBC News.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.

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