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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.

Operations

More regions of Illinois are closing restaurant dining rooms again

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2020

Six of 11 regions have suspended dine-in service, including areas near Chicago.

Financing

BJ's Restaurants starts thinking longer term

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2020

While still focused on the near-term complications posed by the pandemic, management is experimenting longer-term initiatives such as a beer subscription program.

Consumer Trends

Plant-based menu items impact restaurant choice

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 23, 2020

Meat alternatives are playing a bigger role in brand loyalty as a result of the pandemic.

Operations

Plotting a course in a perfect storm

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

RB’s Top 100 Independents are a successful, savvy—and optimistic—bunch. Here’s how they’re handling the year from hell.

Operations

Six ways independents adapted amid the pandemic

By Megan Rowe on Oct. 22, 2020

Here’s how some members of this year’s Top 100 Independents pivoted to stay afloat.

Operations

Restaurant openings are returning to normal levels, but new formats abound

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 22, 2020

Nearly 6,500 new restaurants and food businesses opened in September, according to Yelp—many of them outdoors or focused on sweets.

Operations

States' rule changes affect restaurants, for good and for ill

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 22, 2020

COVID-19 roundup: NY extends eviction moratorium, New Mexico says train or shut down, Pennsylvania restaurants lose a bid for capacity protection and Chicago halts indoor bar service.

Food

Secret menus are thriving in the digital underground

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 21, 2020

Those in the know can unearth items that aren’t posted on menus.

Marketing

Americans are more open to hotel stays, but expectations have changed

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 21, 2020

A new report from SevenRooms can guide hotel companies in meeting guests’ current hospitality demands.

Operations

San Francisco doubles indoor dining capacities

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2020

Restaurants can put up to 50% of their dining rooms back in use as of Nov. 3. The industry is expected to also benefit from a go-ahead for office workers to return.

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