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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.

Financing

Shutdowns are hurting Chili's sales this month

Same-store sales have slipped during the period from -1% to -12.3% and parent Brinker International is pulling back quarterly guidance.

Financing

J. Alexander’s says sales have plunged from new service limits

The multi-brand operator said 10 of its 46 restaurants have closed their dining rooms.

Workforce

Restaurant industry pushes for priority on having its workers vaccinated

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 15, 2020

The National Restaurant Association is pressing federal and state officials to remember that employees are regarded as essential workers and should be high on the list of recipients.

Operations

21 Club, Cliff House fall victim to COVID-19

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2020

The two icons join a growing list of restaurants that have closed during the pandemic.

Operations

Study: Majority of Americans will not travel this Christmas

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 14, 2020

The hotel industry is dealt another economic blow as the CDC urges consumers to stay home this holiday season.

Technology

New York state partners with Ritual to bring restaurants free online ordering

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 14, 2020

The latest aid effort between government and a tech supplier comes as NYC halts indoor dining once again.

Operations

COVID roundup: Indoor dining ban re-imposed on Pennsylvania, NYC and Baltimore, extended in Washington

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2020

Meanwhile, two new studies tie contaminations to in-person restaurant service.

Technology

Tech Check: Enhanced hand-washing

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 11, 2020

Hand IQ reminds employees to wash their hands with the goal of improving compliance.

Operations

Massachusetts opts for different ways of making restaurants safer

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2020

Measures taking effect on Sunday will cap restaurant stays at 90 minutes and limit parties to six people, but capacities will not be reduced.

Financing

The ‘Gain Train:’ How restaurants can win in the post-pandemic era

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

Hilco Real Estate’s Navin Nagrani joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss ways operators can survive the quarantine and thrive on the other side.

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