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Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.

Financing

RRF replenishment vote now expected Thursday, May 19

 By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2022

The date targeted for the vote has shifted forward and back in recent days. Now lobbyists say the showdown will come tomorrow.

Financing

Vote on re-upping RRF expected next week

 By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2022

The Senate is expected to take up the Cardin-Wicker bill, which would provide an additional $40 billion in grant funding for restaurants.

Financing

A third of restaurants couldn't pay their April rents, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2022

The figure marks a sharp increase from March, signaling that the industry's recovery has a ways to go.

Marketing

It's black and white, QR doubters: The codes are here to stay

By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2022

Sweet & Sour: The tags deliver benefits that will keep them in use long after the pandemic fades.

Operations

Philly's mask mandate is dropped on Day 4

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2022

Health officials say the precaution is now unnecessary because of a sharp and unexpected drop in hospitalizations.

Operations

Philadelphia becomes first U.S. city to reinstate a mask mandate

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2022

Dine-in restaurant customers will be required to wear a face covering starting Monday.

Financing

House of Representatives passes a bill re-upping the RRF with $42 billion

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2022

The measure could give restaurants that missed the first round another shot. But it faces tough resistance in the Senate.

Financing

Chances of a Restaurant Revitalization Fund re-up are alive again

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2022

Several Senate elders have put a new proposal on the table. This one addresses some of the issues that killed past efforts.

Financing

Burdened by PPP loans, BLT Steak owner files for bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 22, 2022

BLT Restaurant Group said it was unable to meet the requirements for PPP forgiveness due to the closure of indoor dining in New York City.

Financing

Congress dashes chances of restarting the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2022

A provision replenishing the aid program for restaurants was excluded from the appropriation bills that will pass to keep the government funded.

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