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

House of Representatives passes a bill re-upping the RRF with $42 billion

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2022

The measure could give restaurants that missed the first round another shot. But it faces tough resistance in the Senate.

Financing

Chances of a Restaurant Revitalization Fund re-up are alive again

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2022

Several Senate elders have put a new proposal on the table. This one addresses some of the issues that killed past efforts.

Financing

Burdened by PPP loans, BLT Steak owner files for bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 22, 2022

BLT Restaurant Group said it was unable to meet the requirements for PPP forgiveness due to the closure of indoor dining in New York City.

Financing

Congress dashes chances of restarting the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2022

A provision replenishing the aid program for restaurants was excluded from the appropriation bills that will pass to keep the government funded.

Financing

Wisconsin shields RRF grants from restaurants' taxable income

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2022

The state also eased conditions under which expenses paid with the aid money can be deductible.

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Leadership

New National Restaurant Association chair Lance Trenary sees buckets of issues to take on

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 04, 2022

The 37-year industry veteran intends to address the labor shortage and other chronic issues as he contends with immediate emergencies. And that's while fulfilling his day job as Golden Corral CEO.

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Operations

What Biden signaled for restaurants in his State of the Union Address

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2022

Woven into his comments on America's challenges at home and abroad were a few tidbits with special meaning for the foodservice industry. Here's a rundown.

Operations

California, NYC roll back COVID mandates for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2022

Operations on the West Coast no longer have to require masks, and establishments in the nation's largest city can drop their proof-of-vaccine requirement as of Monday.

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