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.

Even with no symptoms, Chuy’s is grilled on coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2020

The casual chain posted a 2.9% comp gain and a 5.4% rise in revenues, but investors wanted to learn more about pandemic what-ifs.

McDonald’s cancels its worldwide convention over coronavirus

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

The company reminded operators to increase the frequency of sanitizing surfaces and has created a team to develop contingency plans for its U.S. locations.

As stock prices tumble, restaurant CEOs start buying

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 06, 2020

CEOs of Papa John’s and Brinker International are among those who have bought stock since Wall Street’s coronavirus-related selloff began in February, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

What restaurant employers can do to contend with coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2020

According to a law firm specializing in employment issues, here are some guidelines to keep in mind.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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