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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

Ark Restaurants learns how risky the pandemic can be for independents

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2020

One of the multi-concept operator's priorities right now is holding onto year-end holiday bookings.

Operations

Nearly 24,000 restaurants are closed, Yelp says

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 25, 2020

Half of those are permanent. At first glance, the figure is smaller than earlier estimates.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2020

CEC Entertainment, which also owns Peter Piper Pizza, is the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.

Operations

What Olive Garden’s parent has learned during the pandemic

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2020

The crisis has provided a unique opportunity to review some practices and approaches, according to Gene Lee, the CEO of Darden Restaurants. Here are some of the insights he says the company has gleaned.

Marketing

Domino’s starts a registry for postponed weddings

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2020

The chain will let friends and family send pizzas to couples whose events were delayed due to the coronavirus.

Financing

10 big challenges restaurants face post-COVID

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2020

Navin Nagrani, from Hilco Real Estate, joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss pain points the industry faces in the coming months.

Operations

Seafood prices reflect a complex supply chain

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 24, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on the foodservice-dependent fishing industry. Now restaurants are dealing with higher costs.

Marketing

Texas restaurants launch program to reassure guests that dining out is safe

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2020

Places that undergo training and verification of their safety will be awarded a certificate from the Texas Restaurant Association for public display.

Operations

With virus cases rising, states consider rolling back reopening plans

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 23, 2020

Some states are seeing record numbers of coronavirus cases, calling into the question the safety of continuing with phased reopenings of restaurants and bars.

Financing

Zinburger permanently closes most of its locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2020

The burger chain’s East Coast operator has closed 15 restaurants, citing the coronavirus for hurting sales.

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