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.

Financing

TGI Friday's, Ruby Tuesday among chains that received PPP funds

The SBA released detailed information revealing which companies received federal stimulus dollars. Here's a look at some of the restaurants that received them.

Operations

Chicago and Illinois take action to avert reclosings

Places that are lax on safety measures will be closed or fined, and customers are being implored to follow protocols.

Food

Recapturing office catering dollars

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2020

As employees begin to trickle back to the workplace, restaurants are revamping catered lunches to meet today’s demands.

Operations

California to police COVID-19 protocols with ‘strike teams’

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2020

Squads drawn from seven state agencies will work with county officials to crack down on repeat offenders. Gov. Gavin Newsom cited restaurants and bars as prime examples.

Financing

How flexible are landlords being on rent? Not much, NYC restaurants find

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2020

Still, they're getting only a portion of restaurant rents because places just can't afford to pay, new research indicates.

Consumer Trends

Consumers remain wary of travel

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2020

The summer vacation season is here, but Americans are sticking close to home.

Operations

California shuts restaurant dining rooms in 19 counties, Michigan closes bars

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

The rollback of on-premise service will last at least three weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Financing

PPP is extended, but is that good for restaurants?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

Loans will continue to be offered to small businesses for another five weeks, but Treasury Secretary Mnuchin had raised the possibility of using the remaining funds specifically to help restaurants.

Operations