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.

Operations

Kentucky tightens restaurant restrictions, while Utah green lights buffets

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2020

The moves are part of a recent flurry of new government actions aimed at restaurant guests, employees and operators.

Operations

Independent restaurants prepare for a long disruption

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2020

Close to a majority are investing in permanent adjustments to pandemic conditions.

Workforce

Workers are leaving the restaurant industry

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2020

Restaurants can no longer be the stable, reliable and largely safe employers they’ve been known to be for generations, say some longtime workers who are getting out of the industry.

Operations

States update bar rules, outlawing ‘Cuomo chips’ and other tiny snacks

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 24, 2020

A number of operators added super-small offerings to their menus to comply with alcohol-service mandates, but states are clarifying the rules to require more-substantial dishes.

Consumer Trends

Improve on- and off-premise service with contactless order pickup

Sponsored content from our partner Apex Order Pickup Solutions on Jul. 24, 2020

In recent months, off-premise dining has become the predominant way—if not the only way—that many restaurants have been fulfilling orders.

Financing

BJ’s steady growth hits hurdle with reclosures

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 24, 2020

Same-store sales were down 57.2% for the second quarter as dine-in returned and off-premise remained strong.

Operations

How consumers can dine out more safely

Sponsored content from our partner FedEx Office on Jul. 23, 2020

As restaurants work to reopen safely, minimizing exposure and communicating clearly are key to protecting diners and employees. Here are a few strategies.

Financing