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.

Technology

Online ordering company Popmenu raises $17M

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

Financing

Confusion proves the major deterrent to seeking PPP forgiveness

A new study finds that 74% of loan recipients haven't filed, largely because they're not sure how to do it.

Operations

Guest Safety: 9 Tips for Safe Indoor Dining

Sponsored content from our partner ComplianceMate™ on Oct. 15, 2020

Nothing is more important in the restaurant industry right now than guest and staff safety.

Financing

Restaurants with forgiven PPP loans could face a tax wallop

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

In an unexpected twist, expenses paid with forgiven funds aren't tax-deductible, at least for now.

Financing

It may be a while before business travel, and spending, comes back

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 15, 2020

United Airlines doesn’t expect business demand to return to normal until 2024. That could be a problem for many restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How a small Texas city is subsidizing restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 14, 2020

Stephenville is providing households with a $25 voucher.

Operations

Judge lifts Wisconsin's 25% cap on indoor restaurant dining

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 14, 2020

Places can resume using up to 50% of their dining rooms--at least for now.

Operations

A&W finds the gale force of the pandemic to be a tailwind

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2020

Having locations in the areas where city dwellers have hunkered down because of the COVID-19 crisis proved a boon for the venerable brand. The key was having drive-thrus.

Financing