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

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

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.

Financing

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

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.

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.

Operations