coronavirus

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

BJ's Restaurants feels the pinch of lost draft sales

The casual chain reserved $1.8 million from its second-quarter earnings to cover the cost of throwing away unsold suds.

Financing

New York launches $35M program to promote restaurant hiring despite the tight market

Qualifying restaurants will be granted a $5,000 tax credit, payable ahead of their tax filing, for every net new position they add.

Workforce

White House offers to pick up some family leave charges

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2021

Restaurants and other small businesses would be reimbursed for paying workers who need time off to have their families vaccinated.

Financing

SBA creates an easier way for PPP borrowers to see if loans are forgiven

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2021

The streamlined web portal, which goes live on Aug. 4, is limited to borrowers of $150,000 or less.

Operations

CDC advises restaurant guests in high-risk areas to put masks back on

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2021

Its recommendation applies to the vaccinated as well as those who've opted not to be inoculated.

Operations

As vaccination requirements surge, NYC eyes one for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2021

Mayor de Blasio says proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test should be “seriously considered” as a requirement for dining onsite. In the meantime, he’s urging restaurants to adopt a mandate voluntarily.

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Editors’ Roundtable: Will the Delta variant hurt the recovery?

By Jonathan Maze, Peter Romeo, Heather Lalley, Joe Guszkowski and Patricia Cobe on Jul. 23, 2021

RB editors give their views on the latest surge of coronavirus infections and its potential to limit the restaurant industry’s recovery.

Operations

Expect facemask requirements to return, health officials warn

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2021

With COVID infections rising again because of the Delta variant, some areas are already asking restaurants to voluntary require face coverings. Health officials say a return to mandates is likely.

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