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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.

Operations

Plotting a course in a perfect storm

RB’s Top 100 Independents are a successful, savvy—and optimistic—bunch. Here’s how they’re handling the year from hell.

Operations

Six ways independents adapted amid the pandemic

Here’s how some members of this year’s Top 100 Independents pivoted to stay afloat.

Operations

NRA updates COVID-prevention guidelines for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2020

The best practices address such additional areas as ventilation and the latest scientific indications on wearing masks.

Financing

Applebee's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2020

Wisconsin Apple, a 25-unit operator, cited cost spikes amid depressed revenues as underlying factors.

Financing

Winter is coming: What’s in store for restaurants as cold air hits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

A third wave of the pandemic is here, which could lead to more restrictions and consumer pullback. But spending trends could help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

4 signs of the complicated relationship between restaurants and delivery companies

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2020

A new report shows how restaurants have come to depend on the services despite their downsides.

Operations

Mayors urged to gauge ghost kitchens’ impact while helping restaurants survive

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2020

A brainstorming session by civic leaders yielded that and other suggestions for easing local operators through the winter.

Operations

Restaurants urge governments to focus on what's really fueling the current COVID wave

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2020

Industry reps--and politicians--are citing indications that residential gatherings are far more of a danger than dining out.

Financing

Moody's says the restaurant industry's outlook has improved

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The bond rating service said the industry’s outlook has stabilized as business conditions have improved.

Technology

Online ordering company Popmenu raises $17M

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2020

The Series B investment reflects the growing importance of digital channels.

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