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.

Technology

With health a top priority, restaurants race to innovate

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 24, 2020

Many are leaning on technology for its ability to reduce human contact and human error.

Technology

Mobile ordering takes off, thanks to COVID

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 23, 2020

The long-growing service has flourished during the pandemic, providing chains with some unexpected opportunities.

Technology

U.S. reps call for investigation of delivery services

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 23, 2020

Market concentration has given the companies unfair leverage over restaurants, the officials wrote in a letter to the FTC.

Operations

Indiana drops restrictions on restaurants' operations

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2020

Capacity caps and most operational limits will be removed on Saturday.

Beverage

Bottled and canned cocktails flow into Marriott’s hotel bars

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 23, 2020

The trend toward readymade drinks fits with today’s safety and labor concerns.

Operations

Washington clears the way for catering to ramp up

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2020

The state is one of several that have lifted restrictions on restaurants this week.

Technology

Curbside service shifts into the fast lane

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 22, 2020

Delivery was supposed to be the big gainer of the pandemic. But operators have discovered that an old service coupled with new technology is what they’re seeing as a greater sales opportunity.

Financing