According to National Restaurant Association, more than 110,000 restaurants — or about 17% of the total restaurants in the country — have closed permanently or long-term during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joanna Fantozzi | Dec 07, 2020 Nation’s Restaurant News Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, 17% of restaurants (or about 110,000 establishments) have closed …
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CultureMap By Chantal Rice Nov 17, 2020, 3:41 pm Another downtown favorite is gone. After a decade of serving up elevated New American fare, Second Bar + Kitchen has closed its downtown location at 200 Congress Ave. because of an inability to renew its lease. “As our downtown Austin lease expires, it is with [a] …
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By Don Cazentre | Syracuse.com Aug 25, 2020 The Sassy Taco Food Truck, a fixture at local brewery tap rooms and other locations around Central New York since 2017, is shutting down permanently. “After significant consideration, we have decided to ‘put a fork’ in Sassy Taco and will close our window for good at the …
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By: Eater Staff Oct 2, 2020 Nearly 20 more restaurants closed in NYC, including breakfast hotspot Egg in Brooklyn and longstanding neighborhood diner Old John’s Luncheonette on the UWS More than six months into the corona virus pandemic, restaurants across the city continue to close en masse. More than a 1,000 have closed since March …
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L.A. BIZ CHUN CHEN STAFF REPORTER Sep 15, 2020, 2:15pm PDT Movie fans may be able to get a piece of the Pacific Dining Car steakhouse later this month as the iconic restaurant featured in movies such as “Training Day” closes its doors and liquidates. The restaurant said it is shutting down its original Los …
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By CBSLA Staff September 15, 2020 at 3:18 pm LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – One of the most iconic restaurants in Los Angeles history is selling off nearly all its equipment and furniture in an online auction. Pacific Dining Car is giving fans a chance to own a piece of the nearly century-old restaurant, which is …
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BY: FARLEY ELLIOTT EATER LOS ANGELES Sep 14, 2020, 9:20am PDT A new auction means fans can buy a piece of the 99-year-old restaurant, as ownership pivots to online steak sales and more for now A weekend Facebook notification for a restaurant equipment auction has caused quite a stir, with longstanding late-night steakhouse Pacific Dining …
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The iconic restaurant that has been around for over 100 years, sadly decided to close it’s doors. The second location in Santa Monica shut down a couple months ago and now the original location in Los Angeles is soon to do the same. The Pacific Dining Car was an early favorite of the Hollywood set. …
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SOURCE: MARCIA GREENWOOD DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE Restaurant VOLO is located in Downtown Rochester, NY beside the former Xerox Tower. A restaurant whose menu focuses on personal-sized wood-fired pizzas unlike the restaurant before them, which served only breakfast and lunch. The previous restaurant was called Café Sol which opened in 2018 and closed down last summer. …
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Photo courtesy of 94.5PST. Empty stores for months coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have led The Shoppes at Hamilton to close down permanently. The Shoppes, located at 537 US-130, Hamilton Township, NJ 08691, will be torn down to make way for warehouse space. In order to make sure that the contents can be repurposed …
SOURCE: KTLA 5 NEWS BY ERIN MYERS | LOS ANGELES PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2020 / 04:17 PM PDT / Updated: Jun 22, 2020 / 04:21 PM PDT After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and permanently closing all 97 Souplantation locations, Garden Fresh Restaurants is auctioning off items like ovens, silverware and soda machines online so …
SOURCE: SPECTRUM NEWS 1 BY NIC CHA KIM | SANTA MONICA PUBLISHED 10:29 AM ET JUN. 19, 2020 | UPDATED 12:25 PM ET JUN. 19, 2020 SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Founded in 1921, the Pacific Dining Car has been open 24 hours a day for almost a hundred years. Wes Idol III is the fourth generation …
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Source: KTLA5 by: Kristina Bravo Posted: Jun 17, 2020 / 10:04 AM PDT / Updated: Jun 17, 2020 / 11:47 AM PDT Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Dining Car announced it is permanently closing its Santa Monica location and auctioning memorabilia from the 30-year-old Westside institution. A Facebook post on Monday said the location …
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(Links to Auction Site) ILLINOIS Lalo Mexican Restaurant Closure– Navy Pier Chicago, IL (Auction Coming Soon) NEW YORK Used Restaurant Equipment Liquidation Auction– 5786 State Highway 96, Building 328, Romulus, NY 14541(Auction Closes 3/19) Fixture, Signage, Electronics and Consumables Liquidation– 5786 State Highway 96, Building 328, Romulus, NY 14541(Auction Closes 3/25) TEXAS Surplus Bakery and …
COVID-19 IMPACTS RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: LIQUIDATION OF GARDEN FRESH The Nation’s Largest Restaurant Bankruptcy National: Garden Fresh one of the nation’s largest restaurant chains operating as Souplantation and Fresh Tomato is liquidating all assets under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The chain, which employed thousands, was a popular place to dine with self-service food bars, was not …
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IMMEDIATE DISTRESSED LIQUIDATION (AUCTION ENDS 6/22) On Auction Block: Take a Piece of L.A. History with You Santa Monica, CA: The iconic Pacific Dining Car steakhouse in Santa Monica California closes suddenly after nearly 30 years in business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to ensure that the contents can be repurposed …
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Listen with Destination on the Left On the podcast with Nicole Mahoney, Neal Sherman shares his perspective on the hospitality and food industries amidst the global crisis. He talks about what it will look like when we come out on the other side, and what strategies we can use to thrive during this crisis.
Listen on Nashville Restaurant Radio Join Neal Sherman on Nashville Restaurant Radio podcast with Brandon Styll. You will learn whats going on in the business right now, and you might even gain an idea or two on how to make some cash. Nashville Restaurant Radio focuses on all topics in the hospitality industry.
Starting a restaurant from scratch takes a lot of work and can lead to an abundant amount of expenses right out of the gate. Restaurants need everything to operate successfully- from smallwares, ranges, refrigeration to decor and so much more. New restaurant equipment can sound appealing considering that in most cases it includes a warranty …
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O’Charley’s is a casual dining restaurant chain with over 200 locations across 17 states. The goal of this chain is to provide southern hospitality that goes hand in hand with their fresh southern ingredients. This establishment began way back in 1971 in a location across from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. However, nearly 50 years …
Closing down a restaurant is never the ideal ending to the dream you began when you opened its doors. While the headache of unpaid invoices and worried employees can be overwhelming, you also have to think about what you are going to do with all of your equipment. Fortunately, we at TAGeX Brands can help …
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THE STATE OF THE FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY THERE ARE NO SHORTAGES OF CHALLENGES AHEAD. BUT YOU’RE NOT IN THIS ALONE. APRIL 2019 DANNY KLEIN – FRS MAGAZINE Running a restaurant is such a personal journey that, oftentimes, operators gloss over one of their greatest resources. If you’re struggling, chances are someone else is, too. Some of …
“Wendy’s prepares for its upcoming breakfast launch by learning from past mistakes” Amelia Lucas CNBC Wendy’s focus in 2020 is launching breakfast nationwide after decades of trying and failing. Investors are skeptical of this new attempt. The day after Wendy’s announced its breakfast plans in September 2019, its stock plummeted 10%. The fast-food chain has made …
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This article was originally posted by Taylor Musgrove on whotv.com (Iowa) DES MOINES, Iowa — Earlier this month, state officials rewarded 22 businesses with $50,000 of the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation grants. These grants will give up to a thousand Iowans new job skills. One of the recipients was the Iowa Restaurant Association. With this …
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Threats of a recession, the delivery boom, trade wars, labor pools, and the 2020 election are all inevitable issues that will be upon us in the new year. Many restaurateurs are nervous about their near future with these “what-ifs” circling their minds. Restaurants are leading economic indicators. This means that almost anything that will happen …
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With the recent boom of technological advances in the restaurant industry, innovations like online ordering and delivery have made Ghost Kitchens a reality. A ghost kitchen is a professional food preparation and cooking facility set up for the preparation of delivery-only meals. It contains the kitchen equipment and facilities needed for the preparation of restaurant meals but …
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This article was written by Antoinette DelBel from 13 Wham in Rochester, NY on Thursday, Dec. 26th, 2019. Fairport, N.Y. (WHAM) – Many New York businesses are bracing once again for another minimum wage increase. As part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s minimum wage plan, the pay will be increasing for millions of employees across the state as a …
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The popularity of cannabis in the US has skyrocketed in the past few years. Many states have decriminalized the drug and others have even legalized it recreationally. This has opened many new opportunities in the world of business, entertainment, and hospitality. Innovative chefs have begun offering cannabis-based items on the menu. Early adopters of this …
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Chick-fil-A has been in and out of the news a lot in the past few months. Whether it is about their new openings across the nation, their “unbeatable” chicken Sandwich, or their competition with Popeyes, a unit of Restaurant Brands International, they have made many waves lately in the fast food industry. I’m sure most …
As the Holidays are approaching, we get ready to leave behind the old and bring in the new. This year, we are not just celebrating a new year but an entire new decade. Many of us have fond memories of the holidays in the past, but what can one do to make the last holiday …
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This article was originally posted by QSR and you can view the original post here. With the year 2020 rapidly approaching, we are often left wondering how the restaurant industry is going to change and adapt to an environment that seems to be constantly shifting. An article posted on QSR states “There’s so much happening …
One of the most popular doughnut shops on the Peninsula is closing, joining the many other businesses that are being priced out. If you’re from San Carlos or live near there, you’ve heard of Chuck’s Donut Shop. On Monday night, the store owner is saying goodbye to her loyal clientele. “I want people to stay …
A running round-up of the city’s dearly departed eateries… Dallas’s dining scene moves at a lightning-fast pace, which means that restaurants open (and close) on a practically daily basis. As such, it’s tough to keep up with every single spot that’s closed its doors in recent weeks. Trying to catch up? Scope out this …
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A running round-up of the city’s dearly departed eateries… Dallas’s dining scene moves at a lightning-fast pace, which means that restaurants open (and close) on a practically daily basis. As such, it’s tough to keep up with every single spot that’s closed its doors in recent weeks. Trying to catch up? Scope out this list …
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The holidays are well and truly here. That means it’s time for an early Christmas present in the form of December marketing ideas for restaurants to help see you through to the end of the calendar year. The best time to properly prepare for the holidays was in August or September. That’s the best …
The holidays are well and truly here. That means it’s time for an early Christmas present in the form of December marketing ideas for restaurants to help see you through to the end of the calendar year. The best time to properly prepare for the holidays was in August or September. That’s the best window …
“The underperforming stores will be shuttered by the end of the year”, the chain says. Chuy’s decided over the weekend to close four of its 104 restaurants by the end of the year, according to a securities filing, making it the latest casual-dining chain to shutter stores in the face of falling traffic. …
“The underperforming stores will be shuttered by the end of the year”, the chain says. Chuy’s decided over the weekend to close four of its 104 restaurants by the end of the year, according to a securities filing, making it the latest casual-dining chain to shutter stores in the face of falling traffic. At least …
If you’re a restaurateur, chances are you’ve suffered from what we call wage woes—distinct feelings of hopelessness that creep in when questions about minimum wage, labor requirements, and employee engagement start piling up. When is it appropriate to pay restaurant workers minimum wage? When should you pay more? Do tips impact restaurant wage and, if …
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If you’re a restaurateur, chances are you’ve suffered from what we call wage woes—distinct feelings of hopelessness that creep in when questions about minimum wage, labor requirements, and employee engagement start piling up. When is it appropriate to pay restaurant workers minimum wage? When should you pay more? Do tips impact restaurant wage and, if …
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Sears is laying off hundreds of corporate employees less than a week after announcing a new round of store closures. Some employees were told in a group meeting on Wednesday that they would be losing their jobs. “It was a group layoff,” one person said. “There was a heartfelt apology, but that was it. …
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Sears is laying off hundreds of corporate employees less than a week after announcing a new round of store closures. Some employees were told in a group meeting on Wednesday that they would be losing their jobs. “It was a group layoff,” one person said. “There was a heartfelt apology, but that was it. … …
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Another Lafayette restaurant has closed its doors. Posados Cafe closed abruptly over the weekend, according to a report from KLFY. Employees of the Mexican restaurant were notified when they showed up for work Monday morning, the local TV station reports. Attempts to reach a representative with Posados Cafe were unsuccessful Monday. Posados manager Melissa Guilbeaux told …
Another Lafayette restaurant has closed its doors. Posados Cafe closed abruptly over the weekend, according to a report from KLFY. Employees of the Mexican restaurant were notified when they showed up for work Monday morning, the local TV station reports. Attempts to reach a representative with Posados Cafe were unsuccessful Monday. Posados manager Melissa Guilbeaux …
Steak ‘n Shake’s traffic fell 13.3% in the third quarter, parent company Biglari Holdings said Friday, amid continued declines in same-store sales and store closures. Same-store sales declined 6.5% in the quarter ended Sept. 30. That’s the 12th-straight quarterly decline for the burger chain, and the 13th negative number in the past …
Steak ‘n Shake’s traffic fell 13.3% in the third quarter, parent company Biglari Holdings said Friday, amid continued declines in same-store sales and store closures. Same-store sales declined 6.5% in the quarter ended Sept. 30. That’s the 12th-straight quarterly decline for the burger chain, and the 13th negative number in the past 14 quarters. Until …
San Francisco restaurateurs Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz may have been ahead of their time with their environmentally minded restaurant. The Perennial, which closed in February after three years of business in the city’s challenging Mid-Market neighborhood, tried to tackle climate change through hyperlocal sourcing, energy efficiency, an eco-conscious design, food waste prevention …
San Francisco restaurateurs Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz may have been ahead of their time with their environmentally minded restaurant. The Perennial, which closed in February after three years of business in the city’s challenging Mid-Market neighborhood, tried to tackle climate change through hyperlocal sourcing, energy efficiency, an eco-conscious design, food waste prevention and consumer …
Settled onto an overstuffed leather couch Wednesday, 23-year-old Marinna Dilley turned the pages of her book as she waited for a friend. Around her, Wild Boar Cafe — a Fort Collins shop that’s been serving up coffee drinks, quick bites and cozy nooks for 12 years — buzzed as only a coffee shop can on a snowy …
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Settled onto an overstuffed leather couch Wednesday, 23-year-old Marinna Dilley turned the pages of her book as she waited for a friend. Around her, Wild Boar Cafe — a Fort Collins shop that’s been serving up coffee drinks, quick bites and cozy nooks for 12 years — buzzed as only a coffee shop can on …
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