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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.

Operations

Pappas Restaurants closes 5 locations

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2020

The stores represent 10% of the family’s holdings in its hometown of Houston.

Financing

Court ruling could foster rent relief for more COVID-stung restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2020

The judge's action in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case is believed to be among the first uses of a common legal concept as leverage against landlords.

Operations

COVID surge brings more safety rules for restaurants, harsher penalties for disobeying

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2020

Face coverings are now required of employees and guests in California, much of Oregon and dozens of counties and cities. Meanwhile, New York is preceding with plans to revoke the liquor license of rulebreakers.

Food

Takeout and delivery innovations abound at Brethren Village Retirement Community

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 19, 2020

When COVID-19 forced the foodservice team to make some changes, they quickly crafted experiences that could rival dining in.

Operations

14 quick tips for better restaurant hygiene

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 19, 2020

Cleaning routines are more important than ever as restaurants reopen dining rooms.

Operations

As workers test positive, restaurants around the country are closing for a second time

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2020

But operators say they are lacking clear guidelines about how to proceed when an employee contracts the coronavirus.

Operations

Where does COVID-19 leave catering?

By Maggie Hennessy on Jun. 18, 2020

Many restaurants have suspended their programs, but the service has a history of bouncing back.

Marketing

With sports on hold, restaurant chains hunt for new ways of entertaining guests

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2020

The limitations of social distancing are turning restaurateurs into impresarios.

Food

Prices for beef and seafood skyrocket

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 17, 2020

As they reopen, restaurants are getting slammed by the high cost of meat and seafood. Is relief in sight?

Financing

Restaurant sales bounced back in May, but not nearly enough

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2020

Sales rose 29% in May from April’s low, suggesting the industry has found a bottom, but it remains well below normal.

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