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.

Beverage

4 drinking trends shaping future bar service

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 07, 2020

Best practices and innovations developed during the pandemic will impact alcohol sales in the long run.

Financing

Good Times feels the pandemic’s differing impact on quick service vs. casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 07, 2020

Its two chains saw similar sales shifts—one sharply up, the other steeply down

Leadership

Bracing for the other half of cornavirus' one-two punch

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 07, 2020

With the industry in contraction mode, how will tomorrow's restaurant leaders be forged?

Financing

As the coronavirus resurges, restaurant sales start slowing again

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2020

Sales tracking data suggest that industry sales are slowing as reopenings pause and the virus spreads, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

TGI Friday's, Ruby Tuesday among chains that received PPP funds

By Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2020

The SBA released detailed information revealing which companies received federal stimulus dollars. Here's a look at some of the restaurants that received them.

Operations

Chicago and Illinois take action to avert reclosings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2020

Places that are lax on safety measures will be closed or fined, and customers are being implored to follow protocols.

Operations

Miami-Dade recloses restaurant dining rooms

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2020

Its mayor says the emergency action is needed to keep local hospitals from being overwhelmed, making it the latest major jurisdiction to shut down over the coronavirus resurgence.

Operations

California to police COVID-19 protocols with ‘strike teams’

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 02, 2020

Squads drawn from seven state agencies will work with county officials to crack down on repeat offenders. Gov. Gavin Newsom cited restaurants and bars as prime examples.

Financing