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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.

Financing

These restaurant chains have declared bankruptcy due to the coronavirus

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 08, 2020

They could be “the tip of the iceberg,” as one CEO warned.

Financing

What will happen to restaurants when the rent comes due?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2020

Some executives think the third quarter could become a “bloodbath” for some restaurant chains as landlords demand rent, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Operations

Sudden OKs to reopen catch some restaurants off guard

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 08, 2020

Officials in Milwaukee, New York and elsewhere have lifted restrictions with little warning, and restaurants’ reactions have been mixed.

Operations

Texas restaurants find reopened dining rooms are no silver bullet

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 08, 2020

Operators' assessments of the returning business are mixed.

Leadership

Cooper’s Hawk head chef balances art, science and triathlons to excel in the kitchen

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

Matt McMillin meets the challenges of restaurant work by constantly pushing his limits.

Operations

Recent crises add to life-or-death struggles for black-owned restaurants

By Heather Lalley and Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2020

Already facing systemic damages, Black-owned restaurants face challenges with the coronavirus shutdown and now looting and violence.

Consumer Trends

What will bring customers back?

By Peter Romeo and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

New research provides says customers are relying on government officials to give them the go-ahead to dine out again.

Marketing

Side gigs boost restaurants’ cash flow

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 05, 2020

Inventive operators are going beyond takeout and delivery to bring in revenue and build brand awareness.

Financing

Congress extends PPP spending deadline, lowers labor threshold

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 04, 2020

President Trump is expected to sign the fixes into law today—a day before the 8-week deadline for many restaurateurs.

Operations

Restaurants blow up their business models to thrive post-COVID

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2020

Reinvention is the key to recovery for these independent operators.

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