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Emma Liem Beckett is the editor for Restaurant Dive. A California native, she received her BA in English and journalism from Lee University in Tennessee. During her time down South, she worked as the editor-in-chief of The Lee Clarion and developed a love-hate relationship with sweet tea. She also covered military news and entertainment as a staff writer for We Are The Mighty in Hollywood, CA. Outside of work, Emma can be found exploring D.C. for the best tacos the city has to offer.

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How Fogo de Chao, STK balance off-premise with experience
Jan. 19, 2021
Biden proposes free vaccine access regardless of immigration status
Jan. 15, 2021
Noodles & Company, Fat Brands plan ghost kitchen openings in 2021
Jan. 13, 2021
Restaurants will see transition, not recovery, in 2021, experts say
Jan. 12, 2021
Checkers & Rally's parent lands $20M in private equity funding
Jan. 11, 2021
Starbucks taps new CFO as Grismer plans to retire
Jan. 7, 2021
McDonald's stirs up chicken sandwich wars with 3 new entries
Jan. 5, 2021
6 restaurant trends that will shape 2021
Jan. 4, 2021
2020 Trends: Expectations vs. reality
Dec. 23, 2020
McDonald's USA president wants to improve transparency with operators
Dec. 23, 2020
Papa John's to give employees $2.5M in end-of-year bonuses
Dec. 22, 2020
Restaurants left out of new $900B COVID-19 relief package
Dec. 21, 2020
DC approves rehiring bill for hospitality workers
Dec. 18, 2020
Luckin Coffee hit with $180M SEC fine
Dec. 17, 2020
Sweetgreen will open its first drive-thru in 2021
Dec. 17, 2020
McDonald's operators vote to give corporate cold shoulder, Business Insider reports
Dec. 16, 2020
Postmates joins Uber, DoorDash in bankrolling driver benefits in CA with price hikes
Dec. 15, 2020
As winter looms, NYC restaurants shutter indoor dining once again
Dec. 14, 2020
Executive of the Year: Rob Lynch, Papa John's
Dec. 9, 2020
McDonald's US franchisees to shoulder more costs, Bloomberg reports
Dec. 4, 2020
Cheesecake Factory pays $125K SEC fine over 'misleading' COVID-19 disclosures
Dec. 4, 2020
Biden calls for grants to support restaurant industry
Dec. 3, 2020
DC allocates $35M for restaurants as new restrictions loom
Nov. 20, 2020
Starbucks boosts employee pay as US wages rise
Nov. 19, 2020
Designing with distance: How restaurants are evolving to meet pandemic needs
Nov. 18, 2020
Dine Brands taps new CEO
Nov. 17, 2020
How 5 mega chains are designing restaurants for a digital future
Nov. 17, 2020
PPP helped some employers but more action is needed, researchers say
Nov. 16, 2020
McDonald's USA hires new chief people officer
Nov. 16, 2020
McDonald's plants its flag in the alternative meat space
Nov. 11, 2020
McDonald's new loyalty program will optimize digital, drive-thru opportunity
Nov. 9, 2020
Will ghost kitchens define the restaurant industry's future?
Nov. 9, 2020
Papa John's continued sales growth attracts lucrative franchisees
Nov. 5, 2020
Ghost kitchen provider Reef raises $700M
Nov. 4, 2020
California's Proposition 22 passes in major win for food delivery companies
Nov. 4, 2020
A DC ghost food hall gives a glimpse of a post-pandemic restaurant future
Nov. 2, 2020
Current Black franchisees sue McDonald's for racial discrimination
Oct. 30, 2020
Taco Bell served 30M more cars year-over-year as drive-thru demand 'skyrocketed'
Oct. 29, 2020
White Castle will partially close all restaurants every presidential Election Day
Oct. 28, 2020
White Castle is bringing Flippy the robot to 10 more restaurants
Oct. 27, 2020
NYC releases heater guidance as city faces new restaurant closures, impending winter
Oct. 16, 2020
McDonald's sued over alleged harassment of Black workers, diners
Oct. 14, 2020
Ghost restaurant calculator
Oct. 12, 2020
NYC restaurants caught in crossfire of contradictory COVID-19 guidelines
Oct. 9, 2020
Ruby Tuesday files for bankruptcy
Oct. 7, 2020
NYC Mayor de Blasio to move forward with select restaurant shutdowns without state approval
Oct. 5, 2020
P.F. Chang's extends temporary layoffs for up to 5,800 workers
Oct. 2, 2020
Treasury says it could start forgiving PPP loans this week
Oct. 1, 2020
Inspire Brands invests in POS integration platform ItsaCheckmate
Sept. 30, 2020
DC launches $4M grant program to help restaurants winterize their outdoor dining spaces
Sept. 23, 2020
McDonald's joint employer victory could be marred by potential conflict of interest
Sept. 17, 2020
Dave & Buster's lays off over 1,300 employees across 7 states
Sept. 16, 2020
Delivery by the numbers: What third-party platforms are offering restaurants to survive the pandemic
Sept. 14, 2020
Shift Change: Logan's Roadhouse parent hires CEO, Panera appoints COO
Sept. 11, 2020
California Restaurant Association says the state's small business support isn't enough
Sept. 11, 2020
White Castle launches first systemwide loyalty program
Sept. 10, 2020
Sweetgreen launches curated, online-only menu collections
Sept. 9, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese parent emerges from bankruptcy protection
Sept. 8, 2020
27 Black former franchisees join racial discrimination case against McDonald's
Sept. 1, 2020
McDonald's goes toe-to-toe with Wendy's with its spicy McNuggets LTO
Aug. 27, 2020
Sex, lies and the C-suite: How McDonald's clawback battle highlights need for strong misconduct policies
Aug. 26, 2020
Cracker Barrel snubs activist investor with new board appointment
Aug. 24, 2020
Punch Bowl Social's hospitality push is on hold, new CEO says
Aug. 20, 2020
Taco Bell is launching a mobile-focused, double drive-thru model in 2021
Aug. 20, 2020
Johnny Rockets will grow via ghost kitchens, Fat Brands CEO says
Aug. 18, 2020
Easterbrook fights to keep McDonald's severance, claims company knew of inappropriate behavior
Aug. 17, 2020
Exit interview: Punch Bowl Social founder plans to launch social club, 'urban Waffle House' for millennials
Aug. 14, 2020
Fat Brands continues expansion tear with purchase of Johnny Rockets for $25M
Aug. 13, 2020
McDonald's sues former CEO after probe uncovers 3 more relationships with employees
Aug. 10, 2020
Delivery partnerships, customer acquisition help Papa John's SSS grow 28% in Q2
Aug. 6, 2020
45% of consumers less likely to order from Starbucks because of initial BLM policy, study finds
Aug. 5, 2020
NRA: 55% of restaurants can't access second PPP loan under Senate plan
Aug. 4, 2020
Grubhub says pandemic is 'permanent catalyst' for business as revenue rises 41%
July 31, 2020
Dunkin' may shutter 800 US stores by year's end
July 30, 2020
Starbucks US same-store sales plummet 40% as diner routines change
July 29, 2020
DoorDash partners with fintech BlueVine to process PPP applications for merchants
July 28, 2020
Papa John's is hiring 10K more employees
July 27, 2020
Black business owners discouraged from applying for PPP loans, study says
July 24, 2020
Coronavirus exacerbates racial wage gap for tipped workers, report finds
July 24, 2020
81% of operators say third-party delivery helped prevent layoffs
July 21, 2020
Small PPP loans should be considered for automatic forgiveness, Mnuchin says
July 20, 2020
Prioritize restaurant workers for testing and vaccination, NRA says
July 16, 2020
California recloses all indoor dining
July 13, 2020
Ghost kitchens could be a $1T global market by 2030, says Euromonitor
July 10, 2020
Rave Restaurant Group at risk of Nasdaq delisting
July 9, 2020
P.F. Chang's, Ruby Tuesday scored millions in PPP loans, according to SBA
July 7, 2020
Uber completes $2.65B Postmates acquisition
July 6, 2020
President signs PPP extension into law
July 2, 2020
McDonald's puts reopening on hold for 3 weeks as COVID-19 spreads
July 2, 2020
Pizza Hut's largest franchisee declares bankruptcy
July 1, 2020
Chipotle launches virtual farmers market for suppliers
June 30, 2020
Domino's expands contactless services with carside delivery
June 29, 2020
Starbucks offers mental health training for store managers
June 26, 2020
Recent PPP changes offer restaurants hope, but calls for industry aid continue
June 24, 2020
Panda Express launches branded delivery, looks to fill 30,000 positions
June 16, 2020
Sanitation will be top diner concern post-coronavirus, report reveals
June 15, 2020
Starbucks reverses policy, allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter attire
June 12, 2020
DC restaurants: Reopening patios amid COVID-19, protests like juggling 'flaming knives'
June 11, 2020
Uber expands corporate offerings with Vouchers for Eats
June 9, 2020
McDonald's franchisees want to keep limited menu post-coronavirus
June 8, 2020
City restaurants see greater impact from COVID-19 closures
June 5, 2020
Luby's seeks sale of all assets to clear debt
June 4, 2020
Texas Restaurant Association extends COVID-19 relief fund to restaurants damaged amid protests
June 3, 2020
President signs PPP law that gives restaurants more flexibility
May 29, 2020
San Francisco restaurants can use public space for takeout and dining
May 28, 2020
TGI Fridays could permanently close 20% of US locations
May 27, 2020
5 chains at risk of defaulting within a year
May 26, 2020
Subway lays off 150 more employees
May 20, 2020
Golden Corral revamps dining room formats as Garden Fresh goes under
May 19, 2020
Potential Uber/Grubhub merger points to inevitable consolidation in delivery market
May 18, 2020
Pizza ordering platform Slice lands $43M in funding
May 13, 2020
24 attorneys general push for PPP changes
May 11, 2020
Third-party vs. direct delivery: Debate reaches boiling point amid coronavirus
May 7, 2020
Burger King will test reservations in Italy
May 7, 2020
Shake Shack will add drive-thrus, pickup windows to restaurants
May 6, 2020
McDonald's gives 10% bonus to employees working in company-owned stores
May 6, 2020
18% of Wendy's restaurants aren't serving hamburgers, report finds
May 5, 2020
Chick-fil-A will launch a meal kit nationwide next week
May 1, 2020
California's paid coronavirus sick leave requirement targets big chains
April 28, 2020
California is paying restaurants to deliver meals to seniors
April 27, 2020
McDonald's shareholders want to oust chairman over Easterbrook exit package
April 27, 2020
Potbelly will return $10M in PPP funding
April 23, 2020
More funding won't fix PPP, restaurant experts say
April 22, 2020
Restaurants sue major banks for prioritizing big businesses for PPP loans
April 21, 2020
Shake Shack is returning its $10M in PPP funding
April 20, 2020
Jack in the Box names new CEO
April 17, 2020
Yelp cuts about 35% of employees
April 9, 2020
Starbucks will reopen 90% of stores by June
April 9, 2020
McDonald's expects April US sales to be down 20%
April 8, 2020
Panera, Subway sell groceries to fight coronavirus sales slump
April 8, 2020
States push legislation to protect restaurants with business interruption insurance
April 7, 2020
Tracking coronavirus restaurant aid by state
April 6, 2020
Chipotle will give workers nearly $6.5M in discretionary bonuses
April 3, 2020
McDonald's rolls out wellness checks, will test employee temperatures
April 2, 2020
Franchisees struggle alongside independents to 'keep the lights on' amid COVID-19
April 1, 2020
April was Papa John's strongest month in its 35-year history
March 31, 2020
Postmates couriers are employees, New York appeals court finds
March 31, 2020
A Boston restaurateur is using Instagram tutorials to stay afloat
March 30, 2020
Yelp pauses automatic rollout of GoFundMe pages amid restaurant backlash
March 30, 2020
3% of restaurants have already closed permanently, NRA survey finds
March 27, 2020
McDonald's pulls all-day breakfast
March 26, 2020
Burger King's biggest franchisee reverses decision to cut staff pay 10%
March 25, 2020
National Restaurant Association Show is canceled
March 24, 2020
McDonald's to shutter all stores in UK, Ireland
March 23, 2020
McDonald's reportedly pushed against sick leave provision in coronavirus package
March 19, 2020
&pizza's coronavirus response plan: Pay workers more, not less
March 18, 2020
Will COVID-19 usher in permanent restaurant paid sick leave benefits?
March 17, 2020
States are mandating restaurant closures. Here's 3 ways brands can prepare.
March 16, 2020
How coronavirus is changing restaurant policies
March 13, 2020
Starbucks offers 'catastrophe pay' to workers impacted by coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Postmates will cover coronavirus medical costs for delivery fleet
March 11, 2020
Starbucks predicts coronavirus will gut Q2 comp store sales in China by 50%
March 6, 2020
Taco Bell converting suburban stores to Cantinas in new test
March 5, 2020
Impossible slashes prices by 15% for distributors
March 3, 2020
Noodles & Company's digital sales grew 46% last year
Feb. 27, 2020
Panera's coffee subscription leverages loyalty to fight breakfast battle
Feb. 27, 2020
Uber Eats lead steps down amid profitability struggles
Feb. 25, 2020
NLRB finalizes ruling that reduces joint employer liability for franchisers
Feb. 25, 2020
Pizza Hut's largest franchisee reportedly considering bankruptcy
Feb. 20, 2020
Domino's speeds up pizza pickup with Pie Pass
Feb. 18, 2020
Shift Change: Pizza Hut taps interim president, Dunkin' hires new VP of marketing strategy
Feb. 7, 2020
Chipotle's digital sales spike 90% for fiscal 2019
Feb. 5, 2020
Q1 delivery roundup: Chains expand third-party networks
Jan. 31, 2020
Yum Brands adds KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken to 2 new markets
Jan. 29, 2020
Plant-based burger craze will plateau, but no expiration date in sight
Jan. 27, 2020
Chopt buys Dos Toros, forms new holding company
Jan. 24, 2020
Lunch Break: KFC's development chief talks nontraditional formats and iconic design
Jan. 22, 2020
DOL narrows 'joint employer' definition in final rule
Jan. 13, 2020
McDonald's creates new tech executive role, digital engagement team
Jan. 8, 2020
Grubhub says it's not for sale
Jan. 8, 2020
5 restaurant trends that will define 2020
Jan. 6, 2020
Waitr names new CEO
Jan. 3, 2020
Judge denies Uber, Postmates injunction in AB-5 case
Jan. 3, 2020
Chipotle accused of firing NYC employee who tried to unionize
Dec. 20, 2019
British invasion: How LEON plans to dominate — and change — American fast food
Dec. 20, 2019
McDonald's lands major labor win in 2-1 ruling
Dec. 12, 2019
Jack in the Box CEO stepping down
Dec. 11, 2019
Lunch Break: Corner Bakery's off-premise lead talks third-party challenges
Dec. 10, 2019
Emerging Brand of the Year: MOD Pizza
Dec. 9, 2019
Executive of the Year: Kevin Johnson, Starbucks
Dec. 9, 2019
Uber Eats launches group ordering
Dec. 5, 2019
More diners seek breakfast beyond morning daypart, report finds
Dec. 3, 2019
Restaurant industry will be shaped by AI, autonomous vehicles in 2030
Dec. 3, 2019
Blaze Pizza uses digital, drive-thrus to slice up market competition, says CEO Mandy Shaw
Nov. 25, 2019
DC sues DoorDash over tipping model, seeks millions in recovery
Nov. 20, 2019
Subway taps new CEO after a year-plus wait
Nov. 13, 2019
DoorDash delivery workers earn 12.5% more on average under new pay model
Nov. 13, 2019
Lunch Break: Applebee's VP of strategy dishes on the power of direct delivery
Nov. 12, 2019
Subway enforcing 20-year lease agreements to stem store closures, NY Post reports
Nov. 11, 2019
TGI Fridays will no longer go public in wake of coronavirus
Nov. 8, 2019
Popeyes traffic rose 299% during its chicken sandwich relaunch
Nov. 8, 2019
A chaotic wait for the Popeyes sandwich spotlights Chick-fil-A's operational edge
Nov. 6, 2019
McDonald's doubles down on chicken for breakfast
Nov. 1, 2019
How TGI Fridays uses machine learning to scale personalization
Oct. 29, 2019
Popeyes stores are already selling out of its chicken sandwich, reports say
Oct. 28, 2019
Q4 delivery roundup: Chains end exclusive deals to pursue more diners, market share
Oct. 24, 2019
Lunch Break: White Castle's COO shares how its tech, culture help labor retention
Oct. 23, 2019
Predictive scheduling laws — meant to protect workers — appear to be working
Oct. 21, 2019
Lunch Break: Taziki's CEO Dan Simpson talks delivery and data control
Oct. 18, 2019
Digitization primes restaurants for growth — and ADA lawsuits
Oct. 14, 2019
Cracker Barrel buys Maple Street Biscuit Company for $36M
Oct. 11, 2019
Delivery profit is elusive. Are hybrid models the answer?
Oct. 2, 2019
Olo, Google integration lets diners order via Search, Maps and Assistant
Oct. 2, 2019
What's cooking: An inside look at Cava's new innovation kitchen
Sept. 17, 2019
Panera launches hybrid delivery model with DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub
Aug. 27, 2019
KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken sells out in less than 5 hours
Aug. 26, 2019
Shift Change: Jollibee taps new leadership team for Smashburger
Aug. 23, 2019
Grubhub, Lettuce deliver a Whole30 ghost restaurant
Aug. 22, 2019
Does DoorDash's latest acquisition give it an edge in autonomous delivery?
Aug. 21, 2019
FAA grants approval for drone food delivery pilot in North Carolina
Aug. 16, 2019
Impossible Burgers are coming to grocery shelves in September
Aug. 2, 2019
Cheesecake Factory diversifies with $353M Fox Restaurant Concepts buy
Aug. 1, 2019
Beyond Meat's restaurant and foodservice revenue skyrockets 486%
July 30, 2019
Q3 delivery report: Chains expand footprint with new partnerships
July 26, 2019
Shift Change: Papa John's taps new chief restaurant operations officer
July 12, 2019
Crate & Barrel to add restaurant concept to up to 15 stores
July 10, 2019
FAT Brands to expand via ghost kitchens, CEO says
July 1, 2019
McDonald's testing 'Green Concept' stores in Canada
June 21, 2019
Domino's to test driverless pizza delivery in Houston
June 17, 2019
Uber Eats drone delivery nears liftoff in San Diego
June 12, 2019
Sweetgreen buys meal delivery company in first-ever acquisition
June 11, 2019
Pei Wei acquired by private equity firm
June 5, 2019
Chipotle CEO isn't ruling out breakfast
May 31, 2019
5 high-tech innovations at the NRA Show
May 29, 2019
Data is important, but insights drive restaurant growth
May 29, 2019
Chipotle exec: Soft skills, harassment training key to healthy workplace
May 23, 2019
Plant-based meat sizzles at NRA Show as brands eye retail
May 21, 2019
Customized delivery menus optimize success with third parties, says Uber Eats
May 20, 2019
Potbelly aims to more than double franchisee footprint
May 16, 2019
Burger King parent aims for more than 40K stores by 2029
May 15, 2019
Impossible shortage burning restaurants that put it on the map
May 13, 2019
Shift Change: McDonald's taps new CMO, Wendy's creates new exec roles
May 9, 2019
Schnatter sells $157.5M worth of Papa John's stock
May 7, 2019
Booking Holdings acquires guest management platform Venga
May 6, 2019
Shift Change: REGO Restaurant Group hires culinary director, eatsa gain new CEO
May 3, 2019
Domino's tests GPS delivery tracking in Phoenix
April 29, 2019
Q2 delivery report: Brands extend off-premise initiatives
April 26, 2019
McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers
April 25, 2019
Jeni Britton Bauer on how simple goals can create a splendid brand
April 10, 2019
Taco Bell launches 'hiring parties' to beef up labor force
April 5, 2019
Study: 40% of US consumers would try CBD
March 28, 2019
Starbucks teases coffee traceability app feature, compostable cup trial
March 21, 2019
Papa John's takes DoorDash partnership nationwide
March 13, 2019
NYC bans discrimination based on hairstyle
Feb. 21, 2019
Lemonade and Modern Market Eatery form new restaurant group
Feb. 21, 2019
Q1 delivery report: Brands doubling down on off-premise
Feb. 8, 2019
Nima creates data map of restaurants that serve allergen-free menu items
Feb. 7, 2019
Starboard CEO to lead Papa John's board in $200M deal
Feb. 4, 2019
White Castle tops plant-based food report card
Feb. 1, 2019
Does Curry Up Now's expansion signal growth for Indian cuisine?
Jan. 31, 2019
Third-party delivery service Chowbus snags $4M in funding
Jan. 23, 2019
Domino's slapped with failing chicken welfare grade
Jan. 17, 2019
Putting pizza delivery apps to the test
Jan. 14, 2019
Eatsa launches smart pickup shelves
Jan. 14, 2019
6 restaurant trends that could turn tables in 2019
Jan. 7, 2019
Chipotle rounds out leadership team with 2 new execs
Dec. 14, 2018
Amazon to close London restaurant delivery service Tuesday
Dec. 3, 2018
Chicken chain Bojangles' to go private for $594M
Nov. 6, 2018
Starbucks' renewed focus on coffee, 'happy hour' deals pays off
Nov. 2, 2018
Denny's stock surges on news of aggressive refranchising plan
Nov. 1, 2018
McDonald's revenue and same-store sales are lovin' it
Oct. 23, 2018
Domino's US same-store sales slip, but earnings top expectations
Oct. 16, 2018
MOD Pizza taps Johnny Rockets, Panera vet as COO
Oct. 8, 2018
Chipotle's head of food safety to step down next year
Oct. 5, 2018

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