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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

Restaurant stocks get crushed again as coronavirus fears persist

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2020

Investors continued to flee from the industry amid recession concerns and stock market volatility.

Financing

As coronavirus spreads, restaurants try reassuring diners

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2020

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among the chains that addressed customers about steps they’re taking to prevent the disease’s spread.

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

Timeline: The impact of coronavirus on restaurants

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 12, 2020

As the outbreak continues to spread, restaurants have been forced to change operations, cancel gatherings and even close. Here's how things have unfolded.

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

N.Y. orders restaurants to halve their capacities as a hedge against coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

Places with more than 500 seats will be required to lower their seating to 250. Any place that fails to comply will be closed by the state.

Financing

Restaurant stocks plunge amid growing fears of coronavirus sales problems

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 11, 2020

Black Box Intelligence said it expects weak sales this year amid steep declines in areas hit by COVID-19 and mounting risks of an economic slowdown.

Operations

Coronavirus forces restaurants to make swift operational changes

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 10, 2020

From adding paid sick leave to closing units, restaurants must make quick decisions in the age of a fast-spreading virus.

Financing

Restaurant stock prices get hammered in another market rout

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 09, 2020

Stocks plunged amid an oil price war and coronavirus fears, continuing a two-week run of high volatility.

Operations

Caterers, restaurants struggle as major events are canceled over coronavirus

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 09, 2020

It’s an uncertain time in the restaurant industry as operators contend with cancellations and reduced bookings amid fears of COVID-19.

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