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.

Financing

McDonald’s to close seating areas at company restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2020

The company expects most of its operators to take the same stance amid growing demands to eliminate dine-in visits to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Financing

Restaurant stocks crash again as fears over dine-in closures mount

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2020

Denny’s was the first U.S. chain to acknowledge that the coronavirus would impact its quarterly results.

Operations

White House eyes nationwide curfew: Report

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2020

A requirement that citizens be home by a certain hour could be an alternative to forcing restaurants to close or discontinue dine-in service.

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Trump asks all Americans to forgo restaurant dining

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2020

The president and health officials also called on citizens to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, at home as well as outside.

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Independent operators demand government action to keep their businesses alive

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2020

As many states forbid dine-in service in the wake of the coronavirus, restaurant operators around the country are looking for help and answers.

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Dine-in restrictions expand to N.Y., N.J. and Conn.

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2020

The indefinite closures add to a growing list of states that have banned on-premise operations in the wake of the fast-spreading coronavirus.

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Even more cities and states bar dine-in service

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 16, 2020

A number of states and cities Monday ordered restaurants and bars to close on-premise operations as leaders seek to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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