4 Best Practices for Going Face-to-Face Fast-casual concept, Hawaiian Bros., will soon open its first Texas storefronts after having run ghost kitchens in Austin and Dallas. Scott Ford, president of the Kansas-based chain, offers his best practices for moving into brick-and-mortar locations after operating ghost kitchens in a given market.

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How the Pandemic Changed Design Are designers thinking about pandemic concerns and trends when designing restaurants today? A clear majority of restaurant development + design readers said that they are taking pandemic factors and trends into account when designing new restaurants. Popeyes Heads to India Popeyes and Jubilant Foodworks Limited signed an agreement to bring the chain to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan in the coming years. 10% of All U.S. Restaurants Closed Datassential reports 10.2% of U.S. food establishments permanently closed since the pandemic began.

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Taco Bell Focuses on Flexibility Taco Bell is evolving its Cantina concept again — and circling back to refocus on drive-thrus, digital and flexibility. Pizza Hut Launches The Hut Lane Pizza Hut is doubling down on safety and convenience by launching The Hut Lane, a dedicated digital order pickup window. Chipotle Plans First Canadian Drive-Thru Chipotle Mexican Grill continues its expansion into Canada with a location in Surrey, B.C., and plans to unveil the first Canadian location with its Chipotlane.

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