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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.

Financing

Restaurants should brace for a grim spring

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2020

As local governments take steps to limit the coronavirus and sports teams cancel games, the industry faces a dramatic downturn, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

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.

Operations

Golden Corral adds safeguards to its buffets

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

The chain is implementing additional cleaning procedures and more in the wake of the coronavirus.

Operations

With sales in a free-fall, restaurants ask for government help

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 13, 2020

Industry leaders are pushing for relief measures such as cash infusions, breaks on delivery charges and suspension of sales taxes.

Operations

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.

Financing

Taco Bell’s owner will pay workers during coronavirus closures

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2020

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said it is “encouraging” its franchisees to take a similar step.

Topics

Restaurants come up with novel ideas to deal with novel virus

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is scaring customers away, but some operators are trying to drum up business with a little creativity.

Operations

Restaurant Leadership Conference is canceled

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 13, 2020

The annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been called off amid coronavirus concerns.

Operations

Danny Meyer temporarily closes all of his New York City restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 13, 2020

All 19 Union Square Hospitality Group concepts in the city are closed until further notice in a move to avoid spreading the coronavirus.

Operations

Data: Chinese restaurants hit hard by coronavirus fears

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2020

A new study by software provider Womply reveals the growing business impact of the coronavirus, stoked by incorrect notions about the illness that began in China.

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