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Diners are returning but many Lincoln restaurants are struggling to staff tables and kitchens

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The Burger King at 2045 S. 17th St. is using its marquee to advertise for managers.

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Hotels, restaurants and other businesses in tourist destinations are warning that hiring challenges during the coronavirus pandemic could force them to pare back operating hours or curtail services just as they're eyeing a bounce-back summer.

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Group sizes no longer will be limited at Lincoln restaurants and bars, and youth sports attendance restrictions lifted

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Champions Fun Center in Lincoln is closed permanently

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Lincoln's most requested restaurants

Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice serves on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls, fresh-squeezed juices and shots, boosts and bites.

Jamba Juice Facebook page

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Bros. Bagels serves breakfast and lunch. The chain boasts that bakers begin work at 2 a.m. and make bagels every four hours to ensure they are fresh.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Facebook page

Church's Texas Chicken

Church's Chicken is known for its fried chicken and biscuits. The chain began in 1952 across the street from the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Church's Facebook page

Jason's Deli

Jason's Deli says its food is free from high-fructose corn syrup, artificial trans fats and flavors, processed MSG and dyes. There are 250 deli locations in 28 U.S. states.

Jason's Deli Facebook page

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe is known for burgers, beer and cocktails and an atmosphere immersed in rock music and memorabilia. The chain has locations in major cities worldwide.

Hard Rock Cafe Facebook page

Peets Coffee

Peets Coffee began in 1966 and boasts hand-roasted and ethically sourced coffee beans. There are more than 300 Peets coffee bars, mostly in major U.S. cities.

Peets Coffee Facebook page

Dave & Busters

Dave & Busters is an American restaurant that serves entrees from wings to steaks as well as beer, wine and cocktails. The restaurant is known as an entertainment destination for its arcade games.

Dave & Busters Facebook page

Shake Shack

Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, the company says. The restaurant serves burgers, chicken, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more.

Shake Shack Facebook page

Bob Evans

Bob Evans serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner all day, every day. "A family restaurant dedicated to treating strangers like friends and friends like family," its Facebook page says. The chain has restaurants in 18 states.

Bob Evans Facebook page

Potbelly Sandwich Works

"A first-class dive with toasty sandwiches, extra-good salads, hand-dipped shakes, cookies baked daily and lots of good vibes," is how Potbelly Sandwich Works describes itself. Potbelly began in 1996 in Chicago and now has more than 250 shops.

Potbelly Sandwich Works Facebook page

Cafe Rio

Utah-born Cafe Rio is largely located in western states, ubiquitous in its home state and with dozens of locations in California, Arizona and Nevada. The restaurant bills itself as "home of the original sweet pork barbacoa."

Cafe Rio Facebook page

Portillo's

Portillo's is a Midwestern chain with 50 locations serving Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, salads and chocolate cake.

Portillo's Facebook page

P.F. Chang's China Bistro

P.F. Chang's brings an Asian fusion approach to Americanized Chinese food, serving dumplings, entrees, crab rangoons and things of that nature. Readers repeatedly asked about the restaurant coming to the Capitol City. 

Courtesy Photo

Uno Pizzeria and Grill

After opening a location in Boston in 1978, Chicago-style pizza staple Uno Pizzeria has been seen in places far outside the Windy City. The chain has more than 140 locations in 24 states, as well as 160 Uno Express locations and fast-casual eateries, serving thick-crust pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. Many Lincolnites are waiting when they'll be able to get a taste of Chicago a little closer to home. 

Courtesy Photo

Joe's Crab Shack

Lincoln diners want more seafood options and Joe's Crab Shack might be just the solution with a menu filled with variations on crab and other New England favorites.

Courtesy photo

Jack in the Box

Famous for a diverse menu including an all-day breakfast, Lincoln diners would love to see a Jack in the Box come to town. 

Courtesy Photo

Bennigan's

Despite the restaurant filing for bankruptcy in 2008, Lincolnites still would like to see a Bennigan's in the capitol city. Unfortunately, this one might not be in the cards. 

Paul Sancya

Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria

You can't buy better publicity than Big Mama's and Papa's Pizzeria received for free. When the restaurant delivered pizza to the Oscar's in 2014, they became a viral phenomenon and the owners have expressed a desire to expand. It looks like some Lincoln diners are interested in trying the pizza that was once served to the stars.

John Shearer

Taco Cabana

Similar to fast-casual Mexican food like Qdoba and Chipotle, Taco Cabana focuses on freshness and hand-made dishes that have been pleasing fans for years. 

Courtesy photo

Hardee's

As well known for their often controversial commercials as their burgers, Hardees, or Carl's Jr. in some regions, was a frequently requested restaurant by local diners. Their Frisco Melt, as pictured above, just might be one reason why. 

Courtesy photo

California Pizza Kitchen

The supposed originator of the now ubiquitous barbecue chicken pizza, California Pizza Kitchen has steadily become a recognized brand far beyond the west coast. While some of the company's products can be found in the grocery store freezer aisle, Lincoln diners are still clamoring for one of the company's restaurants to open locally.

Paul Sakuma

A&W

A classic-diner themed burger joint famous for its root beer, A&W has expanded steadily in the last few years. If a location can open in Germany, as pictured above, where's the Lincoln location? 

HERMANN J. KNIPPERTZ

White Castle

A burger place with a true cult following, White Castle's iconic sliders are some of the most recognizable sandwiches on the market today. Inspiring movies, pop culture and much more, many readers want to see White Castle set up shop locally. 

JAY LAPRETE

Tastee Inn

While the iconic restaurant may have closed its doors in Lincoln in 2014, many of our readers want to get another taste of Tastee Inn.

Journal Star file photo

Whataburger

What In-N-Out is to the west-coast, Whataburger is to Texas. Its fans are obsessive and Whataburger pays attention to them. Here, Whataguy serves cake to Whataburger super fans Karl and Carol Hoepfner, who have been trying to visit every one of the restaurant's locations.

George Gongora

In-N-Out Burger

A west-coast burger phenomenon, In-N-Out has gained national attention online for its not-so-secret secret menu and commitment to freshness. Even former California Governor and occasional action-star Arnold Schwarzenegger is a fan.

STEPHAN SAVOIA

The Cheesecake Factory

By far, the restaurant that was most requested, The Cheesecake Factory is mostly known for a massive dessert menu and a large, varied list of entrees. While locations mostly are in larger areas, the exclusivity hasn't stopped Lincolnites from wanting the restaurant to come to their hometown.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-2647 or molberding@journalstar.com.

On Twitter @LincolnBizBuzz.

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