PepsiCo launches Dig In initiative, hopes to bring $100 million in business to Black-owned restaurants over 5 years
The digital platform gets big promotional boost with spots during NFL playoff games to direct business toward Black-owned restaurants
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Here’s what restaurant operators need to know about filing for an employee retention tax credit, according to an accountant
The CARES Act allows businesses to receive up to $5,000 per employee if they meet certain qualifications.
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Americans begin receiving $600 stimulus checks
Retail federation economist says federal relief measure signed into law last week will help recovery.
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Philadelphia restaurant group leans into the word of the year — pivot — launching new concept Pivot Coffee and Soupery, complete with outdoor igloos for the winter opening
The full-service coffee shop comes from the team behind Hawthornes, Wine Dive, Tio Flores, Quick Sip and The Cambridge.
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Reginald O. Mack finds pandemic-era success at his In a Minute Café
Washington, D.C. restaurant workers targeted to receive vaccines starting Feb. 1, but other city and state vaccination schedules remain unclear
Chicago restaurant workers are not in line to be vaccinated until at least next month, city officials said.
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How independent operators can compete with deeper pocketed chains (and consumer apathy)
Mighty Quinn’s partners with New York City-based Otto’s Tacos for pandemic-era delivery solution
After closing due to COVID-19-era hardship, Otto’s Tacos is now selling a delivery-only menu out of Mighty Quinn’s kitchen.
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6 forward-looking restaurants we’re dying to try in 2021
Despite the pandemic, chefs and restaurateurs are laying the groundwork for some splashy new openings in the new year.
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Fly Pie, drive-thru pizza with a side of 'eatertainment,' planned for Las Vegas market
Aviation themed concept comes from creator of ‘CSI’ TV franchise with a new twist on dinner and a movie.
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