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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.

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

Restaurants urge governments to focus on what's really fueling the current COVID wave

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2020

Industry reps--and politicians--are citing indications that residential gatherings are far more of a danger than dining out.

Financing

Moody's says the restaurant industry's outlook has improved

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

The bond rating service said the industry’s outlook has stabilized as business conditions have improved.

Financing

Applebee's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2020

Wisconsin Apple, a 25-unit operator, cited cost spikes amid depressed revenues as underlying factors.

Financing

Winter is coming: What’s in store for restaurants as cold air hits

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 20, 2020

A third wave of the pandemic is here, which could lead to more restrictions and consumer pullback. But spending trends could help, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

4 signs of the complicated relationship between restaurants and delivery companies

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2020

A new report shows how restaurants have come to depend on the services despite their downsides.

Operations

Mayors urged to gauge ghost kitchens’ impact while helping restaurants survive

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 20, 2020

A brainstorming session by civic leaders yielded that and other suggestions for easing local operators through the winter.

Operations

Restaurants square off with governors as 3rd wave raises fears of renewed limits

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 19, 2020

Operators in Pennsylvania are looking to overturn Gov. Wolf's veto of a 50% capacity guarantee.

Technology

Online ordering company Popmenu raises $17M

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2020

The Series B investment reflects the growing importance of digital channels.

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