coronavirus

Industries all across the country are experiencing the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Discover how it could affect the U.S. foodservice, grocery and convenience industries.

Technology

How the coronavirus is reshaping ordering and payment

New users are flocking to mobile apps, and tech companies are ramping up contactless options in the age of social distancing.

Financing

These restaurant chains have closed multiple units for good

The 16 concepts account for roughly 500 permanent closures across the U.S. since the coronavirus began.

Operations

Restaurants feel the backlash of bars' refusal to follow safety measures

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2020

Most of the states halting or reversing their re-openings are citing drinking places as the main villain.

Operations

Texas governor shuts down bars, rolls back restaurant capacity to 50%

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 26, 2020

Gov. Greg Abbott is trying to stem the surge of coronavirus cases in his state.

Operations

Where reopenings are being delayed or reversed

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2020

Texas and Florida aren't the only jurisdictions that have hit the brakes on reopening. Here are the locales that paused or stepped back on their plans this week.

Consumer Trends

Consumers largely in favor of masks, survey finds

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 26, 2020

Restaurant and bar customers support operators who enforce mask compliance.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2020

CEC Entertainment, which also owns Peter Piper Pizza, is the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Operations

What Olive Garden’s parent has learned during the pandemic

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2020

The crisis has provided a unique opportunity to review some practices and approaches, according to Gene Lee, the CEO of Darden Restaurants. Here are some of the insights he says the company has gleaned.

Technology