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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

Editors’ Roundtable: Will the Delta variant hurt the recovery?

 By Jonathan Maze, Peter Romeo, Heather Lalley, Joe Guszkowski and Patricia Cobe on Jul. 23, 2021

RB editors give their views on the latest surge of coronavirus infections and its potential to limit the restaurant industry’s recovery.

Operations

Expect facemask requirements to return, health officials warn

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2021

With COVID infections rising again because of the Delta variant, some areas are already asking restaurants to voluntary require face coverings. Health officials say a return to mandates is likely.

Financing

Uncle Sam cranks up another program that could help restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2021

The federal government distributed $15 billion in aid last month under a new family aid program. The question is, how much might flow to restaurants.

Operations

Los Angeles County re-instates a mask requirement

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2021

The move marks one of the first instances of safety measures being re-imposed because of the fast-spreading Delta variant of coronavirus.

Financing

How the Restaurant Revitalization Fund let restaurants down

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2021

Operators say the potential lifeline was jerked away in an information vacuum that left them angry and frustrated.

Leadership

Supply chain execs get more respect—and pay, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2021

A survey of procurement specialists also points to renewed respect for purchasing and distribution functions.

Operations

Restaurants are recovering, but worried about food costs and labor

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2021

Nearly a quarter say they're doing well financially, and 90% believe they'll be there in a year, according to a new report from Quadrant Strategies.

Emerging Brands

Inside the emerging world of home-based restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 01, 2021

Forget ghost kitchens. Some chefs are skirting the industry entirely to serve food out of their houses.

Financing

SBA pulls the plug on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2021

The federal grant program will officially end July 14 unless Congress replenishes the COVID relief pool, a possibility looking increasingly unlikely.

Marketing

Chipotle to offer July 6 BOGO deal to encourage vaccinations

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 30, 2021

Customers can get a free entree that day by saying "Friends BOGO" at checkout in participating restaurants.

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