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coronavirus

Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.

Operations

Restaurants have the White House's ear

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 19, 2020

A request for $145 billion in direct aid is already getting federal attention, says a National Restaurant Association official.

Financing

Dunkin’ is giving franchisees royalty relief

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2020

The company is extending royalty and ad fund payments to help operators conserve cash.

Operations

Distributors ask for help to keep trucking

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 18, 2020

The industry's food haulers say they lack the cash flow and capital to keep supplying restaurants and noncommercial customers.

Financing

With plummeting sales, franchisees face a brutal future

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2020

The coronavirus shock is putting considerable pressure on franchisees large and small, and franchisors are already taking steps to ease the problem.

Workforce

Widespread layoffs hit the lodging business

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 18, 2020

Marriott expects to furlough tens of thousands of property-level employees, and the tally of industrywide job eliminations could top 4 million near term, said the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Operations

Restaurant chains start promoting delivery service

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2020

Denny’s, KFC and Chipotle are among the chains offering delivery deals as they work to offset dine-in sales declines.

Operations

Epidemic will cost restaurants $225B short-term, National Restaurant Association says

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 18, 2020

In a letter requesting $145 billion in direct aid to eating and drinking places, the Association said 5-7 million industry jobs could be lost.

Financing

How the coronavirus shock is hurting restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2020

On this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," RB editors discuss how the virus and steps to prevent its spread are impacting the industry.

Operations

Absent other aid, independent restaurants crowdsource to make payroll, stay afloat

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 18, 2020

Dining room closures and falling traffic have created a desperate situation for small restaurants.

Financing

The coronavirus takes out eatertainment chains

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2020

Chuck E. Cheese and Dave & Buster’s face weeks without game-playing customers, which could be devastating.

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