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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

Red Robin sees 20-point sales drop from dining-room reclosings

A doubling of off-premise business failed to offset the loss of on-site business, the franchisor said.

Financing

Paycheck Protection Program to restart Monday

Lending to restaurants that previously received a PPP loan will begin on Wednesday.

Operations

New Orleans re-imposes restrictions on its celebrated restaurant industry

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2021

Indoor dining has been capped at 25% of capacity, and reservations systems and records are required.

Technology

Mass. legislature approves 15% cap on delivery fees

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 07, 2021

The measure is part of an economic development package that also includes $20 million for struggling restaurants.

Workforce

Michigan, NYC set preliminary schedules for vaccinating restaurant workers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2021

Employees in Michigan may have to wait until May, while New York City staff members could get a first shot during the first quarter

Workforce

Washington, D.C., to vaccinate restaurant workers against COVID starting Feb. 1

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2021

Under the current schedule, the process would begin the day after a local restaurant festival

Leadership

How the pandemic is restructuring restaurant companies

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2021

Big-name players are realigning top management to provide more flexibility and give additional attention to new revenue streams.

Consumer Trends

Top orders from Asian restaurants in 2020

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 23, 2020

Delivery platform Chowbus tracked Asian food trends through consumers’ purchases.

Workforce

Restaurants debate whether to require staff vaccinations

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 23, 2020

Chipotle and Cousins have already said “no,” but many chains are still deliberating.

Financing

Rubio’s Coastal Grill to exit bankruptcy by end of year

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 23, 2020

The company eliminated $35 million in debt after filing for Chapter 11 in October.

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