coronavirus

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

Venues that host conventions and conferences are laying the groundwork for reopening

Virtual meetings are dominating now, but consumers are eager for live events to return—with caveats.

Financing

Beware the coming income cliff

Extra unemployment insurance has helped the restaurant industry, says RB’s The Bottom Line. Now it’s slated to end.

Operations

Operating rules for restaurants tighten as coronavirus cases surge

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2020

Arizona and New Mexico are among the states and cities taking steps to restrict restaurants and bars amid a virus resurgence.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake’s owner compares himself to Andrew Carnegie

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2020

Biglari Holdings CEO reportedly compares himself to 19th century industrialists and talks about the pandemic’s impact on his burger chain, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Nation's leading pandemic expert calls for new dine-in restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 09, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci says states seeing spikes in coronavirus cases should "seriously" consider reclosings.

Financing

What restaurants should think of the worsening pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 08, 2020

This week’s edition of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features editors Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discussing the coronavirus resurgence and its impact on the industry.

Operations

Six questions the pandemic has yet to answer for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2020

As the crisis enters its fifth month, operators are still looking for insight on these matters keeping them up at night.

Financing

How the U.K. plans to jumpstart its restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2020

The government has announced that it will pick up 50% of consumers’ dine-in meals every Monday through Wednesday until September to stimulate re-hiring and the economy.

Financing