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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.

Financing

83% of NYC restaurants and bars can’t pay their rents, survey finds

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2020

More than a third are paying nothing at all as the coronavirus saps operators' revenues.

Financing

With sales holding, Texas Roadhouse is developing restaurants again

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2020

Included in the development plan is one location of the company's drive-thru concept, Jaggers.

Food

A plant-based concept powered by real vegetables, not faux meat

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 04, 2020

Fast-casual Shouk gets consumers to eat more plants by turning vegetables into accessible, familiar favorites.

Leadership

My adventures with Herman Cain

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2020

His efforts to help the industry could be unorthodox, as I can personally attest.

Financing

Ruth's Chris finds healthier margins in the pandemic's limitations

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2020

Restaurants that kept dining rooms open in June saw year-over-year improvement.

Food

New twists on takeout

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 03, 2020

After five months of to-go meals, operators are trying to tempt consumers with creative menu and packaging spins.

Operations

Restaurants find creative ways to carve out seating space outdoors

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 02, 2020

With indoor seating limited or banned, patios, rooftops, sidewalks and even streets are turning into dining rooms.

Operations

What happens to outdoor dining in fall and winter?

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2020

Restaurants that pivoted to outside operations amid the pandemic are wrestling with how to keep things rolling through cold, snow and more.

Operations

Restaurant chains use the pandemic to hack off weak stores

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2020

Thousands of units are being closed sooner than they might have been without the pandemic.

Operations

How one operator tapped good opportunities during bad times to open two new restaurants

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2020

Brian Ingram found the silver linings in this pandemic to move forward with his new concepts.

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