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.

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Authorities come down hard on restaurants flouting COVID-19 rules

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 16, 2020

A number of areas are stepping up their policing efforts and increasing the penalties for violators. Meanwhile, more states are halting or reversing restaurants' re-openings.

Workforce

Association urges restaurant employees be among the first vaccinated

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2020

The National Restaurant Association says the inoculation of industry workers should be a priority because of the need to protect the food supply chain.

Operations

Association airs plan to save restaurants as another 100,000 locations close

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2020

The National Restaurant Association is urging Congress to take more steps to prevent additional closures as states reshut their dining rooms.

Financing

Fast-food restaurant sales return to normal

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2020

Industry sales appear to have rebounded some last week, according to tracking data, with quick-service flat or rising.

Operations

KFC closes dining rooms in its 40 company-owned Florida locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2020

The chicken chain is also urging operators to do the same in several states where the coronavirus is spreading again.

Financing

What will a second shutdown do to restaurants?

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2020

A renewed virus and more shutdowns will hurt a lot more restaurants without further assistance, and the damage will be permanent, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations