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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.

Technology

Automats make a comeback, with high-tech twists

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 15, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated many of the trends the automat was built for: convenience, speed and reduced human contact.

Consumer Trends

Consumers are optimistic, but pandemic eating habits die hard

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2021

Revenue Management Solutions gauged Americans’ dining behavior and attitudes through a recent survey.

Leadership

5 things to envy about Golden Corral

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2021

A buffet extending through several time zones isn’t the only distinguishing feature of the brand. Here are some attributes that may be unfamiliar even to hardcore fans.

Financing

Technomic’s Top 500 ranking shows how bad 2020 was for casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 13, 2021

Sales plunged by more than a quarter and more than 5% of casual dining chains' units were shuttered as the pandemic put restrictions on dine-in service. Olive Garden is now the sector's biggest chain.

Financing

Golden Corral franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2021

Platinum Corral permanently closed 16 of its 28 units. It is the second large franchisee of the buffet chain to seek debt protection since the start of the pandemic.

Financing

Details emerge on how the Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant program might work

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2021

The National Restaurant Association has revealed new particulars on the stimulus and what it's urging the SBA to change.

Operations

How the Asian restaurant community is combatting the rise in hate and violence

By Patricia Cobe and Heather Lalley on Apr. 09, 2021

Asian-American restaurant operators are taking a proactive stance against bigotry and the rise in violent crimes.

Operations

Oregon lowers restaurant seating caps again

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2021

Fourteen of the state's 34 counties are now operating under a 25% limit on indoor seating, Is it a blip, or the start of a new wave?

Financing

SBA opens the gates on a new $16.2B aid program

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2021

Grants of up to $10 million are reserved for facilities whose main business is live providing entertainment, but some foodservice operations could be eligible.

Operations

Restaurant groups draft a COVID safety primer for guests, staffs and proprietors

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2021

The recommendations are intended as standard measures for all parties to follow as dining rooms reopen.

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