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

Financing

83% of NYC restaurants and bars can’t pay their rents, survey finds

More than a third are paying nothing at all as the coronavirus saps operators' revenues.

Leadership

My adventures with Herman Cain

His efforts to help the industry could be unorthodox, as I can personally attest.

Financing

Ruth's Chris finds healthier margins in the pandemic's limitations

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2020

Restaurants that kept dining rooms open in June saw year-over-year improvement.

Food

New twists on takeout

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 03, 2020

After five months of to-go meals, operators are trying to tempt consumers with creative menu and packaging spins.

Operations

Restaurants find creative ways to carve out seating space outdoors

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 02, 2020

With indoor seating limited or banned, patios, rooftops, sidewalks and even streets are turning into dining rooms.

Operations

What happens to outdoor dining in fall and winter?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2020

Restaurants that pivoted to outside operations amid the pandemic are wrestling with how to keep things rolling through cold, snow and more.

Operations

How one operator tapped good opportunities during bad times to open two new restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2020

Brian Ingram found the silver linings in this pandemic to move forward with his new concepts.

Operations

Restaurant chains use the pandemic to hack off weak stores

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2020

Thousands of units are being closed sooner than they might have been without the pandemic.

Leadership

Herman Cain dies from COVID-19 at age 74

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2020

His health took a sudden downturn after medical authorities had reported an improvement in the former National Restaurant Association and Godfather chief's condition.

Consumer Trends

Survey: Consumers are increasingly cutting back on dining out

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 30, 2020

Fear of contracting the coronavirus is keeping many from visiting restaurants, according to a survey from consulting firm AlixPartners.

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