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.

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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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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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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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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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Grubhub drops commissions on delivery orders from independent restaurants

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

The service said it will forgo up to $100 million in fees.

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Restaurants switch focus to off-premise amid coronavirus concerns

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

From “contactless” delivery options to delivery deals and other offers, restaurants are trying a variety of ways to keep their customers—even those who may be wary of dining in restaurants right now.

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