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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.

Consumer Trends

Consumers remain wary of travel

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2020

The summer vacation season is here, but Americans are sticking close to home.

Operations

California shuts restaurant dining rooms in 19 counties, Michigan closes bars

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

The rollback of on-premise service will last at least three weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Financing

PPP is extended, but is that good for restaurants?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

Loans will continue to be offered to small businesses for another five weeks, but Treasury Secretary Mnuchin had raised the possibility of using the remaining funds specifically to help restaurants.

Operations

NYC, Philadelphia push off dining-room reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

The postponements, a result of the surge in new coronavirus infections, are indefinite.

Financing

Study shows Americans overwhelmingly favor an economic jolt for restaurants, hotels

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

7 of 10 say they would like to see more stimulus spending aimed specifically at helping the hospitality industry.

Operations

National Restaurant Association aims to reassure the public about safety

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2020

The association said it will launch a program later this summer to flag establishments that have undergone special training and met all safety recommendations.

Operations

How the pandemic will change the way restaurants are built

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 01, 2020

Operators across segments are planning smaller locations optimized for off-premise as consumer habits change rapidly.

Operations

Exemptions from mask requirements? They don't exist, feds say

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission warned that con artists and consumer collaborators are trying to fool businesses with bogus passes.

Operations

Cities and states take more steps to lessen COVID-19 risks of restaurants, bars

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2020

Miami threatens immediate 10-day shutdowns, while Arizona closes bars.

Technology

How the coronavirus is reshaping ordering and payment

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 29, 2020

New users are flocking to mobile apps, and tech companies are ramping up contactless options in the age of social distancing.

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