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

Grubhub, Restaurant Strong Fund offer $2M in grants for winterizing

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2020

Independents in four cities can apply for the $10,000 grants to help expand outdoor dining.

Operations

Early COVID-19 vaccine test shows promise, sending restaurant stocks soaring

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2020

The drug company Pfizer says its vaccine is 90% effective in a large trial of patients, potentially signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic.

Operations

Restaurants winterize menus and service to adapt to chilly outdoor dining

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 07, 2020

Heartier dishes and cooking techniques, heat-retaining serving vessels and creative experiences are luring diners outside.

Topics

Restaurant jobs are gradually coming back

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2020

The industry added 192,000 jobs last month but remains 2 million off pre-pandemic levels.

Financing

Bankrupt Applebee’s franchisee moves to dismiss its Chapter 11

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2020

The debt that triggered the bankruptcy filing has been acquired by a restaurant company affiliated with the franchisee’s president, eliminating the need for protection, the creditor said in a court filing.

Technology