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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.

Operations

First Watch adjusts for life after COVID

The daytime dining chain is tweaking its operations with the additions of bars and takeout areas while forgoing the dash into farther-afield ventures such as ghost concepts and virtual brands.

Operations

Michigan to lift restaurant restrictions starting Tuesday

The state is also dropping all requirements that face masks be worn, regardless of an individual's vaccination status.

Financing

Still need financial aid? The SBA says it has more options

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2021

The PPP and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund may be done, but the agency's Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program still has money available for loans and grants.

Operations

New York lifts all COVID measures for restaurants, leaving 4 states with restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2021

The decision by Gov. Andrew Cuomo was unscheduled but expected. He had pledged to lift all remaining limits as soon as 70% of the population had been vaccinated.

Financing

5 California restaurants snag $25K grants from Guy Fieri, state restaurant association

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2021

The celebrity chef announced the grants Saturday. Six other individuals were awarded scholarships totaling $175,000.

Leadership

Distributor named McDonald's USA's Supplier of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2021

The Anderson-DuBose Co., based in Cleveland, Ohio, was chosen because of the support it provided 450 units in four states during the pandemic.

Operations

California reopens with a question for restaurants on face masks

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2021

Vaccinated employees and guests no longer need to cover their faces, but how can an operator determine if they have been?

Financing

SBA stops Restaurant Revitalization Fund payments after courts rule they're discriminatory

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2021

Nearly 3,000 approved applicants, all women and people in groups deemed most in need, were told they wouldn't get their funds following legal challenges to the selection process.

Consumer Trends

May was a huge month for dining in

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2021

More than 3.7 million people used Yelp to find a seat in a restaurant last month, a new record, suggesting a major comeback for eating out.

Financing

Cheesecake Factory buys most of Roark's stake for $457M

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2021

Roark managing partner Neal Aronson will retain control of a 4.6% stake. The buyback more than doubled Roark's initial investment.

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