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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.

Financing

A vaccine is on its way, but a return to normal may be far off

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2020

Vaccinations could be available next month after Pfizer and BioNTech request emergency authorization, but it could be a while before customers come back.

Financing

PPP borrowers are hit with another tax setback

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 19, 2020

They'll lose the deductibility of some expenses even if they don't file for loan forgiveness this year, Treasury says.

Operations

Minnesota halts all in-person restaurant dining, while Colorado halts indoor service in 15 counties

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 19, 2020

Nevada's governor said he will announce new safety steps shortly.

Consumer Trends

Postmates’ tracking of delivery orders reflect what a strange year 2020 has been

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2020

Comfort food aside, online orders of pet supplies, gaming gear and alcoholic beverages surged in the months since COVID-19 gripped the country.

Food

How Gibsons corporate chef Dan Huebschmann is crafting menus for success amid COVID-19

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 19, 2020

In recent months, Huebschmann has had to adapt the menus to outdoor dining, curbside takeout and more.

Technology

Olo, Toast upgrade contactless ordering platforms

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 19, 2020

The big tech providers rolled out new products and offers this week as dining room shutdowns spread.

Financing

What the restaurant industry will look like when the pandemic is over

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 18, 2020

Consultant John Gordon joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about the industry’s future, who will win and who will lose.

Food

Thanksgiving to-go will keep the feasting going this year

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 17, 2020

Taste Tracker: From Cowboy Chicken to Aquavit, restaurants in every segment are offering off-premise holiday packages for any size gathering.

Operations

Restaurants push back on dining-room shutdowns

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2020

The National Restaurant Association says science has yet to prove restaurants spread COVID, and urged governors to help the industry survive.

Operations

Latest COVID developments: New restaurant restrictions for Ohio, Iowa, Delaware

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2020

Restaurants in one state sue to stay open and Texas numbers lurch closer to a shut-down trigger, while Fauci offers good news on vaccines.

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