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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

NYC's vaccine mandate has been a disaster for restaurants, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2021

Operators have lost both business and staff because of the requirement, according to an industry association.

Workforce

The pandemic pushed hospitality workers to make a switch

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 26, 2021

Layoffs and uncertainty in the restaurant industry drove managers, chefs, bartenders and servers to pursue other lines of work. For some, it’s been a rewarding move.

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EEOC limits religious exemptions under vaccine mandates

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2021

Restaurants and other employers can deny the exceptions in instances of "undue burden."

Operations

In-N-Out takes a stand on diner vaccination mandates

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2021

The burger chain’s one location in San Francisco was temporarily closed after it refused to check dine-in customers for their vaccination status. It has since reopened for takeout.

Operations

Restaurants press mayors to preserve outdoor dining

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2021

The National Restaurant Association has asked a coalition of civic leaders to maintain the concessions that allowed sidewalk and streetside structures to pop up during the pandemic.

Workforce

Texas says it won't follow Biden's vaccine mandate

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2021

Gov. Abbott issued an executive order Monday that bans any business in the state from turning away an employee or customer because they opt not be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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