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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

What should restaurants do during the coronavirus pandemic?

By Heather Lalley and Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2020

Here are tips for staying healthy—and staying in business—during this unprecedented crisis.

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.

Operations

Is Seattle’s restaurant emergency a sign of things to come for the industry?

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 12, 2020

Restaurants in the biggest city in the first state hit by coronavirus are struggling to survive amid the quarantines. Here’s what some are doing to stay afloat.

Operations