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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.

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Chick-fil-A to suspend dine-in service

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2020

The company said it is temporarily closing dining room seating over coronavirus fears, joining Starbucks in going takeout-only.

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These are the states and cities that have banned dine-in service

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 16, 2020

Governments across the country have moved to close restaurants and bars to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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Restaurant Business launches a coronavirus live blog

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 16, 2020

Follow the blog for the latest updates on the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ohio and Ill. order restaurant closures to stem the spread of coronavirus

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 15, 2020

Ohio’s indefinite ban starts at 9 p.m. tonight. Illinois will permit takeout service.

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More states and cities tell restaurants to end dine-in service

By Jonathan Maze, Heather Lalley and Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2020

Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Kentucky have all restricted establishments to takeout and delivery as coronavirus disruptions spread.

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Federal disease chief urges a shutdown of restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2020

The government's leading expert on COVID-19 recommended a two-week lockdown as states and cities followed suit.

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