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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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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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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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Puerto Rico limits the hours of places that sell alcohol

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2020

Restaurants that sell only food and nonalcoholic beverages appear to be exempted, along with supermarkets and sources of health supplies.

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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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Starbucks to eliminate seating and close some stores

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 15, 2020

The chain is going to a takeout-only model to reduce the spread of the coronavirus as chains focus increasingly on drive-thru and delivery.

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Calif. governor calls for the closure of bars and wineries

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 15, 2020

He also said restaurants should cut their occupancies in half, but stopped short of ordering outright closure.

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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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Alinea mulls temporary closure amid mounting cancellations

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 14, 2020

The coronavirus has hit independent restaurants hard, as Alinea's data shows. Momofuku announced Saturday night it would close all units until further notice.

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France and Spain close down their restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 14, 2020

The closures came as the countries take more drastic efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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OpenTable data shows just how bad traffic is falling

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 14, 2020

Reservations plunged and sales fell as fear of the coronavirus kept people home and away from restaurants.

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