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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

Starbucks says the China coronavirus outbreak will cost it up to $430M

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2020

Same-store sales in the country fell 78% in February, though 90% of stores are now open, and sales are improving as life slowly returns to normal.

Financing

Consumers likely to cut back on restaurants in a coronavirus pandemic

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2020

A Technomic survey reveals that Americans are paying close attention to the topic, even as they are uncertain about what to do.

Workforce

5 actions restaurant employers should take to combat coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2020

Every employer should be considering these moves right now, according to a law firm that specializes in employment situations.

Operations

Coronavirus fears force restaurants to pivot

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 04, 2020

From boosting cleaning efforts to seeking out ways to bolster delivery sales, restaurants are adapting to a fast-moving global crisis.

Financing

Travel restrictions and event cancellations spread along with coronavirus

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2020

Yum has told executives to limit their travel, while other companies postpone events to prevent the virus’s spread.

Operations

Even with few U.S. cases, coronavirus fears spark restaurant business downturn

By Heather Lalley and Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2020

Restaurant stocks plunged this week and operators urged consumers to keep visiting so they can remain in business.

Operations

How the coronavirus spreads

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2020

Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has learned to date.

Operations

How restaurants can prepare for a coronavirus pandemic

By Jonathan Maze and Heather Lalley on Feb. 28, 2020

As virus fears grip the country, experts stress planning and good food safety practices to reduce risk.

Financing

Are delivery prices too high?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2020

Higher menu prices coupled with delivery fees and charges could make this an easy service for consumers to cut back on if the economy turns, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Heat-and-eat sides yield strong results for Cracker Barrel

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 25, 2020

The takeout option helped the family chain post a 3.8% comp gain despite an ebb in traffic.

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